From Parenting 24/7: University of Illinois Extension
Kids and their furry friends
Posted , updated Jan 10, 2006.
Over the years there have been many studies pointing to how beneficial it is for children to live with cats and dogs. Research has suggested that because of a pet’s love and companionship, children with cats and dogs tend to have good self-esteem, bond with their families more, miss less school, are more resilient under traumatic circumstances and are more social than non-owners.
Read the msnbc.com article.