Meet the Wigg
My name is Lola, and the humans say I’m an
Olde English Bulldogge — even though I’m still pretty young at 5 years old. I live with my brother, Tater Tot, Mom, Dad, and a couple of two-leggers (you might call them “children”) aged 5 and 1. We’re all one big, happy family, at least when Tater Tot behaves himself. Mom calls me a “wiggle monster” because I get so excited. I love seeing my humans, getting pets, and playing tug-of- war so much that I can’t stay still! But I like to rest when I’m not being the best rope-puller in town or chasing my friends at the dog park. Lounging is one of my favorite hobbies, and everyone respects my position as Queen of the Couch.
Share the Facts With Your Whole Family! 5 Documentaries to Watch on Earth Day
Earth Day is coming up on Saturday, April 22. But do your kids know why we commemorate the holiday? Do you? If you don’t know much about the history of environmentalism — or just want to learn more about the state of our planet — consider celebrating Earth Day by watching a documentary as a family. Dozens of fantastic films cover everything from the crusade to preserve our coral reefs to how farmers use soil health to enhance the planet. Here are a few of our favorites. ‘Kids Take Action Against Ocean Plastic’ — This short five-minute documentary from National Geographic follows a group of Hawaiian students determined to clean up their local beaches. It’s available for free on National Geographic’s YouTube channel! (If you watch it and love this documentary, check out the PG-rated flick “Plastic Island” on Netflix, which tackles the same issue in Indonesia.) ‘Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis’ — This PG-rated documentary about water security takes place on five continents and stars celebrities Liam Neeson, Matt Damon, and Jaden Smith. Check it out on Netflix.
It all sounds good, but life can be tough — especially when the humans leave me alone with my little brother. Tater Tot is only 1.5 years old, so he’s not mature like me. He acts out to get attention, and sometimes I miss being an only dog. But he looks up to me, so I do my best to put up with him. Despite my hard work, Tater Tot can still get out of line. Once, he was roughhousing, and I tore a tendon in my knee. I needed
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‘Extinction: The Facts’ — This hard-hitting documentary from famous nature historian David Attenborough is perfect for kids ages 16 and up. It tackles serious topics like species loss, food and water shortages, and the relationship between climate change and pandemic diseases. “Extinction: The Facts” is available on PBS.org or Prime Video. ‘Kiss the Ground’ — Join actor Woody Harrelson on Netflix for an inspiring look at soil, why it matters, and what farmers and activists are doing to save and enhance it — and our food supply. The documentary is family-friendly and rated G. None of these documentaries existed in 1970 when anti-pollution activists came together to create Earth Day, build the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and pass laws to protect our air and water. But they’re a wonderful extension of that spirit! Hopefully, you’ll be able to find time to watch at least one of them this month. After watching, consider taking action and volunteering for a green project near you.
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