LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and guardians.Today’s topic: 6 ways pets help kids as they grow up This week’s segment is based on a new article just published on Parents.com. It revolves around the benefits a child may get when having a pet, and it doesn’t just need to be a dog or a cat.Experts say the initial thought process for parents when getting a pet for their kids is to help teach them responsibility. However, according to the author, pets also foster emotional, cognitive, social, and physical development. So, according to pediatricians, professors, and authors, here are 6 ways pets help kids as they grow up:
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