Do your kids have pets? What are the benefits of having pets for kids?

We have a dog and the kids absolutely love her. Similarly, our pet loves the kids too. It’s definitely a two way street. I noticed that because of the dog, the kids are a lot more empathetic, they care, they take responsibility of waking her and they play with her instead of spending most of their time watching tv or using the iPad. If you can get a pet or have one at home, it will greatly benefit your kids.