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Goblins and ghouls are heading your home’s way next week, and it’s important to remember that our fur babies may not enjoy Halloween as much as we humans do. Halloween safety for dogs and cats is more than just keeping them away from chocolate and candy — scary masks, costumes and spooky noises could cause anxiety for your pet too. Check out our infographic pet safety guide for some important …

One of the most overlooked steps when babyproofing your home is detoxing. Every new parent should know that detoxing your home (and keeping it clean!) is just as important to their safety as setting up baby gates and play yards. Curious babies are constantly crawling on the ground or putting things in their mouth. By doing so, they will easily come into contact with various potentially harmf …

Cats can be great pets for almost anyone. They are mostly low maintenance and very independent. With September being Healthy Cat Month we wanted to share a few tips to keep your feline friend healthy and safe.Food/Diet: It’s important to select a good brand and type of food for your cat. If they are strictly an indoor cat there are better options for them. If they are an indoor and outdoo …

Parenting becomes a whole new challenge once your baby begins crawling and exploring. From the excitement of their first steps to the many new adventures ahead, you’re sure to enjoy this fun time in your baby’s life. With a mobile baby in your future, it’s important to know a few babyproofing basics when it comes to crawling and walking. Your days may change drastically, but with the right ba …

Written by Dr. Kim Van Dusen, LMFT, RPT Owner/Founder of The Parentologist w/ Dr. KimAs a mom, it is imperative for me to teach my children about safety. And teaching them preventatively and as early as possible in their development will help minimize risk and negative outcomes before they happen. Anytime we educate our children on the difference between right and wrong we not only set them up …