Love, Gratitude and Wonder for Guide Dogs for the Blind By Lisa Cohn At a tears-filled Guide Dogs for the Blind graduation ceremony Saturday in Boring, Oregon, human graduates of the program expressed love, gratitude and wonder for how their guide dogs can change their lives. Michael and I attended
By Lisa Cohn Boy meets dog. Dog kisses boy. When we leave the library or book store, when we’re walking in the forest near our house, when we’re shopping in Portland–one of the dog-friendliest cities in the country–the story is often the same. Boy meets dog. Then there’s a
By Lisa Cohn Dogs calm kids who suffer from anxiety in the dentist office–and in so many other ways. I recently mentioned to a friend that her 10-year-old son seemed really connected to the family’s goldendoodle. “Yes,” she responded. “He used to have problems with anxiety, but now that we
Joseph, an autistic boy from Portland, Ore., can’t wait to get a service dog trained for him by Autism Service Dogs of America. His mother, Marne, can’t wait, either. She says the dog, after months of training, will help soothe Joseph’s anxiety and prevent meltdowns. Sometimes, a dog undergoes up
Special Needs Boy and His Service Dog to be Characters in Kids’ Dog Book As Result of Kickstarter Campaign, Two-Thirds Funded Natural Pet Care Company & Peak Performance Sports to Play a Role Tristen Doose, an 11-year-old boy with special needs, and his service dog-in-training, Benji, will be characters in
By Lisa Cohn After our dear dog, Lucy, died about a year ago, we began searching for a puppy. Some experts say families should wait before finding a new dog. But we couldn’t stand the emptiness of a home without her. When we first visited the breeder from whom would
Parents and kids, want to show your dogs or puppies just how much you love them? Take them to the do-it-yourself dog wash. First of all, you don’t want to scare your dog at the wash. Keep in mind that especially if he’s a puppy like our Hudson, he may
Parents, encourage your kids to follow their grief when a pet dies. That means kids should talk about their pet, write about their pet, and draw, paint or even sing about their beloved pet. Don’t let children hold in those feelings of sadness and grief. Tell them to share their
Michael, age 5, our young book reviewer and author, was featured on The Today Show. The story addresses Michael’s love of books, his role in writing the award-winning “Bash And Lucy Fetch Confidence,” and his YouTube book reviews. Watch the video here (after first watching a short advertisement): Today Show
Here at Bash And Lucy, we’re counting our many blessings over the holidays and focusing on ways to encourage fortunate children like Michael to give to the less fortunate (both human and four-legged). One of the ways to help kids focus on giving is by reading “The Sparkle Box,” a