A study by the University of Cambridge1 suggests that the quality of the relationship between children and pets has a tremendous influence on child development and affects their social and emotional well-being. In this article, we focus on how to develop an ideal relationship with family pets, but if you're also curious about household tasks related to pets and their breakdown by age, you can read about it here.

The Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Pet Ownership

A child who learns to treat animals kindly and patiently gains invaluable experience in operating good relationships with people as well. It's undisputed, therefore, that keeping a pet at home can come with numerous obvious advantages that support your child in various ways, including physical activity, experiencing unconditional love, experiencing loyalty, and accepting physical closeness. At the same time, there are some benefits that you might not immediately think of. For example, a family pet...