HOW TO INTRODUCE A NEW BABY OR PUPPY TO YOUR FAMILY DOG

HOW TO INTRODUCE A NEW BABY OR PUPPY TO YOUR FAMILY DOG

Understand How Dogs Learn “Dogs learn in two main ways,” explains Orlando. “Through association, and outcomes or consequences.” If your dog associates something with a negative experience, such as being excluded from their favourite spot, they may develop fear or...
THE SCIENCE BEHIND GRATITUDE

THE SCIENCE BEHIND GRATITUDE

More often than not, a key ingredient behind that inner strength is gratitude. And it’s not just anecdotal. Science backs it up, too. Studies show that gratitude doesn’t just feel good, it actually changes your brain. When we practice gratitude, it activates key areas...
LIFE IS NOT LINEAR

LIFE IS NOT LINEAR

Detours Lead to Questions  I got married for the first time at 19. My dreams for that marriage were pretty standard, I think: grow old together, have lots of children, buy a house, sell it after a few years and buy a bigger one, travel, and then have some grandkids...
CELEBRATING VOLUNTEER WEEK

CELEBRATING VOLUNTEER WEEK

It’s Volunteer Week here in Queensland – a time to shine a spotlight on the heart of our community: volunteers! Whether it’s lending a hand at a local charity, running the BBQ at a community fundraiser, mentoring young people, or helping keep our town beautiful,...