Fostering of pets is on the rise. All over the country, animal shelters have been putting out calls for community foster homes and people are responding. Adoptions are up as well. If you are thinking of fostering or adopting or have recently done so, I’ll discuss a few of the first things to consider to make sure your new dog or cat’s transition into your home. I’ll start with the most important thing to know about what will be needed for dog owners and the two key things to do in your

Does your dog annoy you when it begs for one more treat, or pushes your hand so that you continue petting its back, or bark at you to throw the ball just once more? In this episode, I’ll explain how to teach the cue, “enough” which means they are to stop doing whatever rather demanding behavior they are doing and leave you alone. Then, meet the family behind NutriSource and why in addition to manufacturing pet food, the company is dedicated to helping children that are hospitalized or

Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children.

Even the most amicable split is world-changing for young children. Here are a few key tips for grown-ups trying to help their kids navigate this big transition.

Whether it's mini-makeup kits, gross-smelling slime or semi-automatic foam-dart guns, every parent or caregiver has fielded requests for toys that they're just not that into. Here's when you should worry.

When petting an unfamiliar dog, you may not be aware of how you may be threatening it, which can result in getting bit. I’ll explain the one thing NEVER to do and then tell you the correct, safer way for you and your children to meet a new dog. Next, detection dogs, use their remarkable smelling abilities to help keep our hotels, schools, and homes trouble free. Dan Hughes, owner of Dogs for Defense, tells you how. Plus, do you know how to read your cat’s tail? Its positions can tell you

I am broken. Raising my adult children. Helping my daughter. That damn cat. The satanic world. Psalms 1.

We have made it to episode fifty! Scott is stuck doing the show solo tonight. He talks about the show, traveling on Amtrak through New York and raising children in today's media crazy world. Listen and celebrate our semi-centennial show with us. In this episode you can listen to: Hungry Lucy - Rainfall Dropkick - Dog and Cat Heather Sullivan - Somewhere There Lies the Moon Music brought to you by the Podsafe Music Network. The SGL Podcast is recorded using Audacity.