The Value Pets Have for Children in Their Lifetime

Pets and children give parents incredible amounts of fulfillment. But what’s even better is when our pets and our children share a bond that brings joy to each of them. In this episode, Rashi Wiese, a former social worker and current co-host of Lucky Dog on CBS, explains the benefits of bringing pets and children together, sharing advice on how to ease each side into the relationship from the beginning.<br />Tune in to learn:The benefits of having both dogs and children (4:30)How pets and children can form bonds (8:30)Preparing to bring a baby into a home with pets (11:00)Letting children and pets come together safely (23:00)Helping family members understand and grieve the end of a pet’s life (26:30)Bringing a new pet home and helping children understand the new responsibilities of a pet (31:00)Mentions:Lucky DogHappy Puppy LAHow to Cope With The Loss of a PetLife with Pets is sponsored by Buddies by Blue Buffalo. Learn more at http://lifewithpetspodcast.com/. Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at http://www.mission.org.