Tag: children

Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s SuperPower Packs for Children earn 2022 Academics’ Choice Brain Toy Awards for Mind-Building Excellence

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 The “Vaccines” SuperPower Pack, helps kids learn about how vaccines give people and their animals superpowers to fight germs. West Lafayette, Indiana. The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is getting high marks for two educational products for children: the “Vaccines” SuperPower Pack and the “Do You Have Diarrhea?” SuperPower Pack, created as part of the …

Fluffy dog helping children embrace change

A fluffy flying dog guides children to build good habits and practice positive thinking in a new picture book by a Brunel public health lecturer. Based on his own soft toy ‘pillow pet’, Dr Kei Long Cheung’s Fluffy’s Isle of Change teaches key ideas for change behavior such as awareness of the need to change behaviour, attitude, social support and …

‘Fudge is a big foodie; I think he’s inspired by his dog mom’: Ananya Panday on her pets, who are like her ‘children’

Ananya Panday is not just an actor; the Gehraiyaan star is also a pet-parent who loves her ‘children’ to bits. While she has received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike for her portrayal of Tia in the high-intensity emotional drama, Ananya appreciates some down time with her furry family and believes they have to be truly “taken care of …

A new children’s picture book that teaches children about diversity and opportunity in veterinary medicine

Dr. Veterinarian and children’s author Cherice Roth recently released the second part of her heartwarming Real Doctor series, What Does a Real Doctor Look Like? In What is a Real Doctor ?, readers learned that veterinarians are doctors too. In What Does a Real Doctor Look Like? lets Kylee and Kaylon kids discover that doctors can look like anyone – …

A New Children’s Picture Book That Teaches Children About Diversity and Opportunity in Veterinary Medicine

New York, New York – (Newsfile Corp. – December 9, 2021) – Dr. Cherice Roth, veterinarian and children’s book author, recently published the second part of her heartwarming Real Doctor series “What Does a Real Doctor Look Like?” Book cover of ‘What Does a Real Doctor Look Like?’ In What is a Real Doctor ?, readers learned that veterinarians are …

St. John Ambulance therapy dog to attend Williams Lake COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children – Williams Lake Tribune

A St. John Ambulance dog owner hopes her dog, Sophie, will help ease fears at the COVID-19 childhood vaccine clinics in Williams Lake. “Having a sweet distraction during vaccination, whether adult or child, is a huge relief for those who are afraid of injections,” said Karen Wright. “It is so very important for everyone to be vaccinated and now that …

2 children attacked by pit bulls in separate dog attacks in Edison

November 23, 2021, 3:55 a.m.Updated 2 hours ago From: News 12 employees Two children were injured on Friday afternoon when they were apparently attacked by loose pit bulls. Edison Police say the incidents were two different, but the same dogs are believed to be to blame. And the police say those dogs are still out there. Read moreBoulder hosts annual …

Teen sentenced for sexually abusing children and family dog

IDAHO FALLS – A judge convicted a teenager who took photos of himself sexually abusing a child and having sex with the family dog. The 17-year-old, who was charged with indecent behavior as an adult, was sentenced to prison on Thursday. District Judge Joel Tingey has been sentenced to three to 20 years’ imprisonment while the teen is still in …

Children in Need, Nuffield Health, Cats Protection and more

New CEO and trustee for Cats Protection Charles Darley has been named the new interim head of Cats Protection, the UK’s leading cat charity. He has held senior positions with the Church of England, the National Center for Social Research, and others. Cats Protection Chair Linda Upson said, “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Charles, who has a …

Need-To-Know Facts About Homeopathic Medicine For Children

It’s a common dilemma we parents have: we want to keep potentially harmful chemicals out of our children’s bodies, but reaching for something “alternative” is also quite scary. It doesn’t help that most pediatricians have concerns about recommending resources beyond what they learned in medical school. We should expect more than the mainstream tells us, and with that in mind, …