Getting the family to unplug feels like trying to herd cats. Specifically, cats that are glued to tiny, glowing rectangles of ...

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...

Story time is a highlight of the day for many young students, and teachers can boost engagement even further by adding costumes and sound effects.

A program at a local animal shelter gives kids a safe place to read aloud to the shelter’s pets — with remarkable benefits ...

The events where Australian readers have long gathered to hear writers speak about their work are often annual (like ...

PAWS for People brings therapy dogs to the Milton Public Library where kids can practice reading out loud and spend time with the dogs, Jan. 31, 2026.

The Maricopa Library’s Tails and Tales program pairs young readers with therapy dogs, creating a calm, judgment-free space to ...

It's great that dogs respond positively to certain pitches and tones, because people who baby talk their dogs usually have these 11 specific personality traits.

This week’s Fave Five products focus on feeding pets, discovering their health through DNA testing and keeping your place clean from pet hair and messes. Fresh water is a must for your dog, and this ...

Dating apps are full of small lies, but Rosie Storey’s debut novel imagines a relationship built on a much bigger one. What ...