Today’s Parenting Tip:

DECIDE:   To learn what type of pet your child wants.

PRACTICE:   Today, let your child answer the questions you answered on September 2 (9-2-14 Daily Parenting Tip).

See if your child answers the same way you did.

Have him think about the pet you own or a pet he would like to have.

• What type of cleanup is required?
• How much space is needed?
• How much people attention will the pet need?
• What do you expect to get back from the pet (cuddling, protection, playtime)?

Today’s Decide and Practice daily parenting tip was inspired by our featured picture book, PICK A PUP.  Read the book to a child in your life each day as a reminder of what you are deciding and practicing that day.

Come back each day for another good parenting decision and how to practice it. (Each day’s activity will also be posted on the Daily Parenting Tips page for easy access.)

Read the whole story at Kids and Pets: The Basics.