- They can calm you down
Having a dog run through the house with muddy paws is a mom’s worst nightmare when it comes to pets.
However, despite all the stressful things that you can come up with when you think of pets, having one in the home is said to help ease anxiety, especially in children.
Romper tells us:
“Gail F. Melson, PhD, professor emeritus of developmental studies at Purdue University in Indiana, and the author of Why the Wild Things Are: Animals in the Lives of Children, tells Parents that “kids who get support from their animal companions were rated by their parents as less anxious and withdrawn.”
This is especially helpful if your child suffers from an anxiety disorder, the pet can create some mental peace.