Today’s Parenting Tip:

DECIDE:  To get to know the animal you choose as a pet.

PRACTICE:   Today, have a conversation with someone who has a pet like one you would like to have or the one you already have. Include your child.

Discuss what works well about having that pet and what is difficult about having that pet.

See what ideas you and your child can think of to solve any problems identified. Can family members make changes? Can the animal be trained?

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.