Approximately 23 million families in the US got a pet during the pandemic, many of them puppies. At their best, dogs truly are “man’s best friend,” providing real comfort and companionship. But it can be tough when your new dog isn’t adapting as well as you’d hoped. Whether it’s excessive barking, aggression towards strangers or just not getting along with f ... Show More
Aug 19
How To Declutter Your Digital Life
Safiya is one clumsy coffee spill away from catastrophe. A Gen Xer who hasn’t yet embraced the cloud, she stores thousands of digital files, documents, and photos on devices with maxed-out storage limits. On today’s episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Caitlin McGarry, senior edito ... Show More
36m 36s
Aug 12
How To Raise a Kid in a Polarized Family
Sarah loves her in-laws, even though their politics send her running for the exits. Now, her daughter is starting to ask questions about her grandparents’ patriarchal, conservative views. How can Sarah raise her kid to be self-assured, justice-oriented, and open-minded—without sp ... Show More
42m 31s
May 2021
Hollywood Dogs Have it Right
Want more? Get Daily Boost Premium! There’s a saying among dog trainers that for a dog, one time is all the time. Whether it’s good behavior or bad, once a dog learns what it can get away with, it’ll do it forever. A couple of weeks ago, I visited a friend who is also a big-time ... Show More
12m 14s
Oct 2022
The True Cost vs. Investment of Dog Ownership
You’ve probably heard the saying, dogs are man’s and woman’s best friend. Well, I can tell you after getting our pup Winnie this year, that is for sure a true statement. We all know dogs are so much more than that, they are true family members. What is also true is that dogs can ... Show More
46m 48s
Dec 2023
Do Dogs Need Dog Friends?
Blanket statements like “puppies have to play with other puppies to grow into well rounded adults” or “dogs do not need dog friends, they need to learn to listen to you,” are thrown around in dog training circles every day. As you might have guessed, Sarah has a more nuanced take ... Show More
20m 21s
Mar 2023
Dog Trainer: "A Job that's Easy to Fall in Love With"
Want to teach a dog new tricks? In this episode of the Lingokids Growin' Up podcast, we explore a dog training school to learn about different canine breeds and the fun of training animals. Our guest, Jerri Scherff, is a dog trainer who leads the world's largest virtual ... Show More
15m 51s
May 2022
Cesar Millan: Dogs Tell the Truth
When Rob Lowe and Cesar Millan are behind the mic we're talking dogs dogs dogs, and some cats! In today's episode find out how connecting with nature can help keep you and your dog calm, why the eldest dog may not be the pack leader, and how every dog has the potential to gain st ... Show More
48m 25s
May 2024
YNP #095: When Things Go Wrong Between the Kids and Dog: With Justine Schuurmans
How do you know if your kids are ready for a dog? And if they are, how do you prepare them for bringing that new dog home?Well lucky for you (and me) Justine Schuurmans, the expert on families, kids, and dogs, is going to answer those questions.Justine is the founder of The Famil ... Show More
31m 23s