Pets

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Research the sort of pet you have in mind and make sure it's kid-friendly. If your children are younger, they may need to be eased into a relationship with the family pet. Make sure to spend the time acclimating everyone. And remember, pets are great ways to introduce responsibility to older children and teens. Teaching your children to respect and care for other living things is an important lesson!

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