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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Page 1 A Very Exciting Announcement
Page 2 The Timeless Charm of the Drive-In Movie
Page 2 Can a Daith Piercing Really Stop Migraines?
Page 3 4 More Reasons Your Child Needs an ENT
Page 3 Springtime Cacio e Pepe
Page 4 Word From the Westies
PARENTING LESSONS FROM ELEPHANTS Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Best Moms in the Animal Kingdom
octopus eggs to hatch. In the meantime, they need to be fanned to stay oxygenated so the baby octopuses inside can breathe. A mother octopus will guard and fan her eggs during the full 40 days. When the eggs finally hatch, the mother octopus dies of exhaustion. Someone really needs to tell octopus moms about the importance of self-care. Elephants Elephant mothers aren’t just great at taking care of their own young — they’re also very supportive to other elephant moms. Female elephants will come together and put themselves at risk to protect a baby elephant, even if the baby isn’t their own. Grandmothers, sister, aunts, and even female cousins will lend a trunk to help care for baby elephants. This is called “allomothering,” and it’s why elephants are No. 1 on our list!
Hello, everybody!
We have an important reminder: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. All the moms we know are pretty awesome. Renee always takes the best care of baby Audrey! This month, we want to celebrate moms by highlighting the best mothers in the animal kingdom. Orangutans Some parents will really relate to the orangutan. Mother orangutans have to carry their babies everywhere for the first five years of the baby’s life. Baby orangutans are completely dependent on their mothers, often breastfeeding until they’re 8 years old. Once they’re old enough to go out on their own, female orangutans will often come back and visit their moms, which is pretty rare in the animal kingdom. Octopuses A single female octopus can lay thousands of eggs. Talk about a big family! Mama octopuses are so dedicated to making sure their eggs stay safe that they won’t even leave to eat. It takes 40 days for
Here’s to all the great moms out there. Don’t forget to call your mom this Mother’s Day! Izzy & Emma
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