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Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants
Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very things that make spring so vibrant can pose serious threats to our beloved pets.
The Exhausted Dad: Overscheduled and on the run
My wife and I made a pact before we started a family: We can’t overschedule our kids.
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The Exhausted Dad: Fun with money
My kids know how to hoard their cash. While we don’t offer them allowance in exchange for chores, my four children acquire money in a variety of ways: Tooth…
Brushing up on your pet’s dental care
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, but maintaining good dental care for pets is essential year-round, as dental problems can also impact overall hea…
FAST FIVE: Lisa Schaff: 'Our vote is our power'
Meet Lisa Schaff, a Coeur d’Alene resident of 12 years who has been a member of the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County since 2016. Lisa would tell you t…
The Exhausted Dad: Scrolling Facebook to feel young
As an Old Millennial, I remember the early days of social media. I made a friend named Tom at MySpace, and nobody yet understood the concept of Catfishing. Yes…
The Exhausted Dad: Young artists emerge for late-winter holidays
Optimism ruled the Wilson house in early February this year. My kids love Groundhog Day, as the prospect of spring means the opportunity for bike riding and ot…
FAST FIVE: Find your inner goddess with Lindsey Jones
Meet Lindsey Jones, a Pacific Northwest native who is a champion for female entrepreneurship in the Post Falls community. With years of business ownership and …
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Staying on guard against equine colitis
Horses have delicate and complex gastrointestinal systems compared to many other animals, leaving them susceptible to digestive disorders, such as colitis.
The Exhausted Dad: Taking the eraser away from my first grader
Cut. Backspace. Delete. On a computer, erasure requires little effort. I can correct mistakes instantly, and if I feel lazy, I can tell the computer to autocorrect the mistakes before I even notice them.
Strategies for detecting and preventing pet cancer
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 1 in 5 cats and 1 in 4 dogs will, at some point in their life, develop tumors, with estimatio…
The Exhausted Dad: The dynamics of Quack Currency
Every Friday afternoon, I am swept into the world of elementary school economics.