It’s a fact: Kids love animals. And, yes, owning a pet can be beneficial to children when it comes to learning responsibility ...

A dog trainer has shared the one breed of dog he says is 'best' for both children and adults and makes a great family pet, but there's one situation where you need to be cautious ...

Past studies have noted a curious pattern: children raised on farms or in homes with pets often have lower rates of allergies. But why? The Swedish team investigated this “farm effect ...

Playtime can be a great development opportunity for baby ... Psychologist Dr Sandi Mann agrees, adding that having pets helps children see the world from others’ perspectives: ‘if the pet ...