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"…Interacting
with pets, children learn to understand the feelings and needs
of animals and those of fellow human beings from an early
age. Children who own pets feel more empathy towards other
people."
-Nienke
Edenburg & Ben Baarda
The Waltham Book of Human-Animal Interactions: Benefits and
Responsibilities
The Role of Pets in Enhancing Human Well-being: Effects on
Child Development
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"Caring
for animals, in short, is good for your health. For children,
as well as adults, experiencing the positive effects of your
care on others, may promote feelings of self efficacy and
positive connectedness, which are powerful reinforcers."
-Dr.
Gail F. Melson
People, Animals, Environment
Fostering Inter-Connectedness With Animals And Nature: The
Developmental Benefits For Children
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"…Pets
have been found to produce measurable benefits by fostering
socialization, increasing responsiveness, facilitating mental
alertness and enhancing an outward focus on the environment."
-Kathryn
Heimlich
Journal of Rehabilitation
Animal-assisted therapy and the severely disabled child
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"Animals
in counseling sessions and in the classroom facilitate an
atmosphere of trust, nurturance, and relationship building.
Animals actually help a person to focus on a task because
of an interest in interacting with the pet."
-Cynthia
Chandler
ERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Student Services
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling and School Settin
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In
this first exciting episode, PUPPY PLAYS THE CLASSICS,
adorable Ollie introduces you and your child to the wonderful
world of classical music. Now you're invited to play with
Ollie as he ventures through the music classroom, where exploration
and imagination help him learn and grow!
Click
here to buy the DVD.
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