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Fur Weather Friends
Thinking about getting a pet? In addition to being a good companion, that furry friend may help with your child’s brain development.
Resources & Links
The Benefits of Fur Weather Friends in Childhood Development (The Student Newspaper)
Companion Animals and Child/Adolescent Development: A Systematic Review of the Evidence (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Companion Animals and Child/Adolescent Development: A Systematic Review of the Evidence (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)