Tug of war is a game that dogs LOVE to play. Yet I always get asked the question "Can I play tug of war with my dog?"The short answer is YES! It's is great game for you and your pup. It's easy to play, they love it, it burns lots of energy and tires out those heavy chewing jaws and nipping puppy teeth. So why is this a question? Well, there's some miscon ... Show More
Jun 10
YNP #103: Your Puppy’s First Night Home
Wondering what to do on your puppy's first night home?You're bringing your new puppy home, you're excited, you've got everything ready, and you already have great plans on how your new puppy will fit right into your family. But wait, do I know what to do that first night? Maybe y ... Show More
8m 10s
Dec 2024
Rude or Just Learning? Big-Hearted Fixes for Toddler Challenges
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn dives into three common toddler parenting challenges with big-hearted, practical solutions: Rudeness: Learn how to validate your toddler’s feelings without reinforcing rude behavior, teach social alternatives like waving instead of talking, and defuse ... Show More
15m 19s
Jun 2023
06. The truth behind playing with your food...should you be letting your baby/toddler do this?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t play with your food!” But…there are reasons maybe we *should* be allowing play at the table as we introduce solids, do baby-led weaning (BLW) and during toddlerhood as well! This episode dives into the benefits of bringing play to mealtime, and ... Show More
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