Wendy Lyons Sunshine, MA

About

Wendy Lyons Sunshine, MA, is an award-winning journalist, writer, and editor who has contributed articles and essays to The New York Times, AARP Magazine, ScientificAmerican.com, Inside Your Dog’s Mind, Sarasota Scene, and scores of other publications. Her book credits include Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs (2024, HCI Books), Raising the Challenging Child: How to Minimize Meltdowns, Reduce Conflict, and Increase Cooperation (2020, Revell); and The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family (2007, McGraw-Hill), a bestseller with over a quarter of a million copies sold. She is also a certified FDM®, L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional.

Books by Wendy Lyons Sunshine, MA

Recent Posts

Where a Dog Leads, We May Follow

Researchers examine how synchrony affects our relationship with dogs. Can we encourage dogs’ affiliative behavior by following their lead?

5 Ways Animal Rescues Can Increase Charitable Donations

The psychology of encouraging donors to contribute.

7 Reasons Humans Keep Meddling in Canine Reproduction

People breed dogs to achieve goals that are sometimes contradictory. New research suggests breed appeal may have a subconscious, evolutionary twist.

3 Ways to Help Your Dog Stay Mentally Balanced

If you’re feeling socially anxious and cranky lately, you’re not alone. Researchers are seeing a worldwide uptick in mental health problems—and even your dog could be feeling it.

The Body-Mind Connection in Dogs

The link between a dog’s body and mind—the intricate interplay between medical conditions, behavior, and emotions—draws researchers' and clinicians’ attention.