Category - Pets
Pets
The begging usually starts around age six. "Can we PLEASE get a dog?" Kids and pets go together like peanut butter and jelly — and like that sandwich, it's a little messier than the picture on the box.
Here's where we gather the real stuff about kids and pets. Choosing a first animal that matches your family's energy and schedule. Teaching little ones to be gentle. Splitting the chores so the novelty doesn't wear off in a week. And helping a child through the hard goodbye when a pet's life ends. The parents we hear from will tell you a pet teaches responsibility and empathy in ways no lecture ever could — fur on the couch and all.
As a parent having a family dog is a great way to teach responsibility. With two dogs of our own, when it comes to our furry friends, we want to provide them...
Dogs have long been known as “man’s best friendâ€; they are social animals who see the humans around them as their pack and they become strongly attached...
Choosing a pet for your child is a very important decision that will last for many years. It is also a great way to teach your child responsibility. Some pets...
Having a pet may start out as a gift for the kids who have been nagging you for months. But the truth is the pet is welcome by you and your spouse as well...
The kids have gone to bed. We had a very peaceful and beautiful Christmas day. I hope everyone else had a great Christmas too. Before going to sleep myself I...
