{"id":1527,"date":"2019-04-26T08:55:48","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T06:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2019-04-26T08:57:28","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T06:57:28","slug":"10-reasons-pets-good-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumainsurance.co.za\/petheaven\/10-reasons-pets-good-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Pets Are Good for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many benefits that pets provide for kids! It&#8217;s easy for kids to get wrapped up in the idea of owning a new pet, but it&#8217;s up to their parents to make sure the experience is a positive one and that the pets receive the care they need for their entire lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids tend to think of all the good, fun benefits of having a pet. Parents who are experienced, or even first-time pet owners, know there is a lot of patience, time and effort involved but that the payoff of sharing your home and life is the unconditional love a well-cared-for pet gives. It&#8217;s well worth it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those parents sitting on the edge, there are several positive reasons you might not have thought of to bring a pet home for your kids:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children who grow up in homes with pets have less risk of developing common allergies and asthma.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing with dogs may help lower blood pressure.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids with pets get outside more\u2014to go for walks, run and play\u2014and enjoy all the associated health benefits.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet owners require fewer doctor&#8217;s visits.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerging readers often feel more comfortable reading aloud to a pet.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurturing a pet is an acceptable way for boys to &#8220;parent play&#8221;\u2014to practice being caregivers.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding and caring for a pet encourages childhood responsibility.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children with pets display improved impulse control, social skills, and self-esteem.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing the love and care of a family pet forges an additional common bond among siblings.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuddling a pet reduces stress, loneliness, and anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oprah.com\/relationships\/10-reasons-pets-are-good-for-kids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.oprah.com\/relationships\/10-reasons-pets-are-good-for-kids<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many benefits that pets provide for kids! 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