From aquatic frogs to a pet shop puppy, we've hosted a variety of household animals. Though we weren't always on the same page about pet ownership, we agree that animals have enriched our lives and enhanced our families. We reveal some research that shows the true health benefits of pet companionship, and share our personal stories of pets that left their paw prints on our hearts.
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<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/keeping-pets-and-people-healthy/how.html#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20health%20benefits,depression%20by%20giving%20us%20companionship" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">CDC article about health benefits of pets</a>
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produced by Zach Van Dyke

From aquatic frogs to a pet shop puppy, we've hosted a variety of household animals. Though we weren't always on the same page about pet ownership, we agree that animals have enriched our lives and enhanced our families. We reveal some research that shows the true health benefits of pet companionship, and share our personal stories of pets that left their paw prints on our hearts. --- CDC article about health benefits of pets --- produced by Zach Van Dyke

From aquatic frogs to a pet shop puppy, we've hosted a variety of household animals. Though we weren't always on the same page about pet ownership, we agree that animals have enriched our lives and enhanced our families. We reveal some research that shows the true health benefits of pet companionship, and share our personal stories of pets that left their paw prints on our hearts.
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<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/keeping-pets-and-people-healthy/how.html#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20health%20benefits,depression%20by%20giving%20us%20companionship" rel="noopener noreferrer">CDC article about health benefits of pets</a>
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produced by Zach Van Dyke

Why Pets Make Perfect Pals

Tara and David have been married for 30+ years and are the parents of four grown children. Tara is a certified birth doula and childbirth educator. David is a professor, director of a masters program in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a licensed Marriage &amp; Family Therapist. Together, they own With U Projects. They share a curiosity about the world and the people who live in it. By interviewing experts, sharing their perspectives and engaging in others’ stories, David and Tara explore human development, real relationships, and all the things in between…With U.

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Tara and David have been married for 30+ years and are the parents of four grown children. Tara is a certified birth doula and childbirth educator. David is a professor, director of a masters program in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Together, they own With U Projects. They share a curiosity about the world and the people who live in it. By interviewing experts, sharing their perspectives and engaging in others’ stories, David and Tara explore human development, real relationships, and all the things in between…With U.

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