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SUMMARY:Time with Teddy : The Therapy Dog (M) (3:45-4:00)
LOCATION:Manistee County Library\, 95 Maple Street Manistee\, MI 49660\, C
 hildren's Library Room
DESCRIPTION:<p>Teddy is a registered Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E
 .A.D.)\, and looks forward to helping your child build confidence when rea
 ding! Teddy is a Golden Doodle.</p>\n<p>\"Research with therapy animals in
 dicates that children with low self-esteem are often more willing to inter
 act with an animal than another person. They focus better on an activity o
 r discussion when an animal is present\, and refer back to the sessions ma
 ny times in later conversations. Further\, during such interaction they ar
 e inclined to forget about their fears and limitations\, focusing on the a
 nimal instead.</p>\n<p>There are also physiological benefits to interactin
 g with animals\, including increased relaxation and lower blood pressure. 
 Children find reading to an animal less intimidating\, a special time for 
 them that is helpful and fun which transforms the formerly dreaded reading
  experience into a positive environment in which learning is facilitated.\
 "</p>\n<p>Sign up for your spot with Teddy today!</p>\n<p>For children.</p
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