How Pets Give Kids Emotional and Mental Boosts Lots of videos on social media show how amazing the relationship between kids and pets is Well-trained pets can watch over kids and play with them without leading to harm But did you know their good relationship can give them boosts? Dogs, cats, hamsters, and other pets can have a profound effect on families Despite the mess they create from time to time, the affection they provide is unquestionable There are even times when that affection transcend
s the limits of humans – unwavering and impeccable If these pets develop positive relationships with the kids in the household, expect them to get buffed, physically and mentally Pets are candidates for playmates During plays, kids learn how to take good care of flurry pals and how to develop social-emotional skills like empathy Children with autism also benefit greatly because they can hone their social skills without being forced They smoothly learn caregiving, empathy, and responsibility simp
ly by socializing with pets, and pets will never judge them To demonstrate how massive the effects are, a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics led by the University of Western Australia analyzed the data of over 4,000 kids who owned pets Researchers measured the kids' social-emotional development, pet ownership type and status, sociodemographic elements, and other potential factors The mere fact of having pets reduced the odds of abnormal scores for emotional issues, peer problems, and p
rosocial behavior Those who owned a cat or dog were linked to lower emotional issues and peer problems, compared to those who were non-pet owners These days, many kids are busy with their smartphones, tablets, or TVs This can become a habit and will motivate physical inactivity If that persists, a sedentary lifestyle is likely to come in, followed by the risk of health problems A study in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports revealed that having a dog cancels physical inactivity and the risk
of a sedentary lifestyle later in life Preschoolers who owned dogs were more physically active, had lower screen time, and slept better Provided kids develop positive relationships with their pet dogs, they would prefer to interact with them and support family dog-walking Since they're preschoolers, physical interactions with dogs and dog-walking also promoted good movement behaviors Of 1,366 kids two to five years old, dog owners who played with their pets did physical activity 8 times per week
and had 16 minutes more sleep per day The benefits are obvious and attractive for parents But taking care of pets isn't easy peasy Caregiving and training of pets are challenging, so be sure to invest lots of patience in the beginning Success will surely be rewarding in the end Do you own a pet? Do your kids have a good relationship with them? Share your thoughts in the comment section 'Till our next video! Thanks for watching!
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