Growing up with a dog can have a hugely positive impact on your children’s health and happiness
They don’t call it man’s best friend for nothing. If you have been on the fence for a while about whether or not to add a dog to your family, this study might be what tip the scales for you. According to a study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, children living in homes […]
6 years ago
Children who have dogs experience less stress
Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they’re stressed, according to new research. Darlene Kertes and her colleagues from the University of Florida have tested the popular belief that pet dogs are stress-buffers who provide social support for children. For their study, published in the journal Social Development, the researchers recruited approximately 100 pet-owning […]
7 years ago
Thinking about a family pet? 4 questions to ask yourself first
When you’re in the midst of child-rearing madness taking on the responsibility of a pet can be the last thing you want or need. But if you are considering another family member make sure you’ve asked yourself some serious questions before you take the plunge… Walking a dog, cleaning fish tanks, tending to crying kittens, and […]
7 years ago
Co-sleeping with your kids (and pets) has its benefits
Modern society is ‘unnecessarily nervous’ about it, a study claims.
9 years ago
This adorable 8-year-old boy rescues street dogs in Mexico
Diego Camblor, who is 8-years-old, has been bonding with stray dogs since he was six months old and the images will melt your heart. Diego’s parents, Christi and Moncho, founded the animal rescue organisation Compassion Without Borders, and have been bringing him along with them on rescues since he was a 6-month-old baby. The young boy’s […]
9 years ago
Watch: 3 Of The Best Viral Videos Of Cute Kids And Their Even Cuter Pets
Yes, kids are cute. And yes, animal are cute too. When you put kids and their pets in a video together, there is what is universally known as a ‘Cuteness Overload’. From the dogs who steal the baby’s toys to the cats who soothe the newborn of the house to sleep, we love them all. […]
11 years ago