kids and pets

Family Fun

The best of friends: Kids and their pets

Forget man's best friend! In many families, there is no stronger bond than the one between kids and pets. We love these pictures of...

Dogs

Kids and puppies: Rules, safety and responsibility

Many kids begin asking for their first puppy as soon as they can talk. Are you asking yourself whether you'd be crazy to add a...

Pets & Kids

New puppy: Including the kids in puppy training

The day has finally come when you will add a new member to your family -- not a little brother or sister, but a dog. But before that...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Teaching kids respect for wildlife

For all the affection that kids often have for animals, they need to learn that not all animals are pets. That chipmunk may be the...

Child Development & Health

When your child is scared of animals

Begging to bring home a new pet may be a childhood norm, but having some fear of animals or pets is also rather normal for kids....

Parenting Advice & Columns

Monday Mom challenge: Consider non-traditional pets

It's almost a rite of passage for children to want a pet. Whether it's a cute kitten or a cuddly puppy, the desire to have a furry...

Dogs

Top 10 dog breeds for kids

While Lassie and Lady and the Tramp are fun to watch, they're probably not the best way to choose a dog for your kid. So how do you...

Family Activities

How to pick the right dog for your kids

As Americans listened intently to Barack Obama's presidential acceptance speech on Election Day, one item in particular resonated...