Surprise! Dog Walkers Get More Exercise! I had to laugh when I saw a study in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health that concludes that “dog owners are 34% more likely... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘dogs’ Category
Dogs & Cats Make Babies Healthier
New Study Confirms Dogs & Cats Make Babies Healthier It’s a new study, but it’s not a new conclusion. There are many studies that have found that exposing children to... Continue Reading →
Having A Pet Teaches Kids About Life and Death
Kids Learn About Birth, Life and Death from Pets - Children are fascinated by baby animals at an early age because of their size, their warm body, their 4 legs, the way they... Continue Reading →
Benefits of Having A Pet
"Only Children" Bond With Their Pets - Companionship and love are at the top of the list of benefits that pets bring to homes with one child. Having a pets help only... Continue Reading →
What To Do This Summer?
If you have a child that loves dogs or horses, think about finding a summer camp that supports their activities with their pet. When you put kids together with their pet and... Continue Reading →
Having A Dog Increases Exercise of Kids
A pet's physical needs for activity, exercise and play contribute to encouraging exercise for children. Playing with their pet, especially if it's a dog or cat, promotes exercise... Continue Reading →
Having A Dog Good for Boys and Girls
Studies Show Boys and girls love pets equally. Gender doesn't seem to matter when it comes to loving a pet. In fact, studies have found it may be more beneficial for boys to have... Continue Reading →
Having A Dog Helps Kids Learn to Care
Helping you take care of a pet can help a child learn to nurture, connect with other people and become a caring person. Children need to learn to care for others and... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 10 – Relieves Stress
Teach Your Children to Love Pets – Pets Can Help Kids Through Stressful Times Children that have traumatic emotional experiences, like the loss of a loved one, or serious... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 6 – Talk About Them
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets #6 – Pets Help Children Communicate When our youngest child was 2 years old she hardly talked in more than single syllables and even those were... Continue Reading →