Pet dogs help kids feel less stressed, study finds

Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 05:01 in Psychology & Sociology

Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they’re stressed, according to a study by researchers from the University of Florida, who were among the first to document stress-buffering effects of pets for children. ... Read more

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