American Kennel Club • November 30, 2021

Training a Shih Tzu Puppy: Growth Timeline & Milestones

Ever the charmer, Shih Tzu respond best to training methods based on praise and rewards.

American Kennel Club • November 11, 2021

How Social Media Can Help Us Cope With Pet Loss

TikTok creator, Rainbow Bridge Raina, shares pet loss content and videos to help grieving pet owners find hope, happiness, and healing.

Introvert, Dear • November 1, 2021

Why Being A Therapist Didn’t Suit My Introverted Personality

When I was driven more by a sense of obligation rather than personal fulfillment, I knew being a therapist was not for me as an introvert.

HuffPost • October 16, 2021

If It Weren't For LeVar Burton, I Wouldn't Have My Ph.D.

I almost dropped out of graduate school three times. But I didn’t. One thing that kept me going was something I’d learned from 'Reading Rainbow.'

American Kennel Club • September 14, 2021

How To Groom And Bathe Flat-Faced Dogs

From expressive eyes to abundant wrinkles—keep these irresistible features in top shape with daily checking and cleaning.

YourTango • September 6, 2021

Why Smart Girls Think Body Positivity Is A Lie

We’re quick to dismiss the truth even when it’s right in front of us.

HuffPost • June 22, 2021

Please Stop Mistaking Me For Other Brown Women

Mistaking a person’s identity, even when unintentional, is, at best, lazy, but these seemingly innocuous errors can have serious consequences.

P.S. I Love You • June 1, 2021

What Popular Guys Get Wrong About Smart Girls

Creative Non-fiction

Animal Wellness Magazine • May 19, 2021

Betty White: Golden Girl And Animal Welfare Advocate

Her show business career has spanned eight decades, but Betty White has been an animal lover even longer than that.

Write Like A Girl • April 9, 2021

How To Navigate Rules Around Sympathy When You’re Holding A Grudge

It’s normal to feel conflicted.

Creatures • March 25, 2021

Want To Retain Millennial Workers? The Answer Is Pet-friendly Perks

How employers can engage both new and long-time pet parents.

Atta Girl • February 12, 2021

How To Recover When Struggling In A Job Interview

Come prepared.

Introvert, Dear • January 12, 2021

What It’s Like Being An Introvert In An Extroverted Family And Culture

Growing up in a “loud” Caribbean family where extroversion was the norm, I was constantly misunderstood for being an introvert.

Creatures • December 24, 2020

Eggs Are An Inexpensive Superfood For Dogs

Serve them raw or cooked, and don’t skip the shell.

HuffPost Canada • December 11, 2020

Why People Go Out Of Their Way To Mispronounce My 'Foreign-Sounding' Name

Sometimes it's unintentional. Often, it's not.

POPSUGAR Fitness • November 17, 2020

What Training To Become A Counselor Taught Me About Being Vulnerable

Empathy is a skill that we need to build and nourish in our relationships with others.

HuffPost Canada • July 28, 2020

‘Work Culture’ Is Code For White And Western. So Where Do People Like Me Fit?

Racialized job applicants often contend with hiring practices designed to exclude them.