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Why Your Kid Needs a Plant

We all benefit from having something to nurture—maybe now more than ever, if the spike in dog adoptions during the pandemic is any indication. And putting them in charge of caring for another living thing is a great way to teach kids responsibility and empathy (with your help and guidance to keep it alive, that is). But if welcoming a new furry family member into your home isn’t in the cards right