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 →
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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 →
Having A Dog – Helps Kids Learn Empathy
Having a Dog Helps Tweens Learn Empathy Studies show that kids between10 and 12 talk to their parents only 11 to 33 minutes per WEEK! At a time when its critical for them to... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 9 – Share Your Pets
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets One warm, sunny Saturday morning Sami and I headed to our favorite main street restaurant for breakfast. When we got out of the car the first... 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 →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 5 – Pet Bed in Kids Room
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets # 5 Put the Pet Bed in Your Child’s Room One of my friends has 5 children (a blended family) and luckily each child can have his/her own... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 4 – Take Them Along
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets # 4 Include Your Children When You Exercise Your Pet People often take the dog with them when they take the kids to the park. That’s good!... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 3 – Get Them Involved
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets # 3 – Get the Kids Involved in Training Your Pets Training your pet means teaching him the skills he needs to be a valued member of our family.... Continue Reading →