Best Relaxation Spot

Looking at this picture, you’d know that this little one is totally relaxed and is feeling right at home with his favorite pets. Yet another benefit of kids growing up with pets around them. This is supported by research that reveals having a pet dog around when a child is going through a stressful situation reduces the amount of stress the child feels.

It goes to say that when likened to having their mom and dad for social support or having no social support, children who had their pet dog with them felt less anxious. The research was carried out by the University of Florida in 2017.