My News 2: 11-year-old fights to end hunger

Meet Katie Stagliano. She’s a fifth-grader fighting to end hunger in the Lowcountry. Her fight started with a 40 pound cabbage more than a year ago and now she’s encouraging the Lowcountry and inspiring the nation to plant gardens.

Meet Katie Stagliano. She’s a fifth-grader fighting to end hunger in the Lowcountry. Her fight started with a 40 pound cabbage more than a year ago and now she’s encouraging the Lowcountry and inspiring the nation to plant gardens. Watch the video to hear her story.

Pet Week Segment:
Find how to prepare your pet when bringing home a new baby.  Kay Hyman with the Charleston Animal Society provided these tips during today’s show.

Get your pet ready for your new baby:

·  Less time after baby for your pet so start spending less time with him before baby is born
·  Change pet’s walking, exercise, or feeding schedules now to fit baby’s schedule
·  Seek professional help for any behavioral problems now
·  If you have a cat, make sure her claws are trimmed regularly.
·  Socialize your pet with friends babies get your pet used to the loud sounds, smells and movement of babies
·  Let your pet in the baby’s room to get him used to the smells and crib
·  Keep diapers out of reach cats and dogs are attracted to soiled diapers
·  Create a safe place for the pet that will be off-limits to the baby as well

Introduce a new pet to your kids:
·  Create games that help your child to use words rather than physical interactions with the new pet
·  Teach both your child and pet rules for each game When playing teach sit for rewards and treats the pet must sit before earning his reward—if he jumps up or grabs at it, he does not get the reward and the game ends. Teaches the dog not to just grab from the child Show your child that he can get your pet to listen by using rewards. This will reduce his feelings of frustration.
·  If anyone gets upset during play, a brief time-out is effective for both children and animals. Establish safe areas where your child and your pet can spend time by themselves, separately, for a brief period. For pets, 30 to 60 seconds is a reasonable time-out period. One minute for every year of age is the general rule for children. However, you may wish to consult with your pediatrician to determine an appropriate time-out period.

To find out more visit: CharlestonAnimalSociety.org