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.

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 Dog
• Happy Puppy LA
• How to Cope With The Loss of a Pet

Life with Pets is sponsored by Buddies by Blue Buffalo. Learn more at http://lifewithpetspodcast.com/. 

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