{"id":71000000261,"date":"2020-08-01T13:24:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T18:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/?p=71000000261"},"modified":"2020-08-10T13:26:22","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T18:26:22","slug":"animals-and-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/2020\/08\/01\/animals-and-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Animals and Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71000000262 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2020\/08\/Pets.jpg\" alt=\"Animals and Preschoolers at Kids 'R' Kids Medlock Bridge, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re considering getting a pet and you also have a small child, there are many things to consider. While pets are a great way to teach children about caring, friendship, and responsibility, the introductory process can be a little tricky. Every child and every animal is different, so take some preliminary steps in order to make the adoption process as fun and smooth as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t rush it<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Going too fast with a new pet can lead to disaster easily\u2014some animals get very skittish in an unfamiliar environment, especially around small children. Additionally, some preschoolers may get nervous or intimidated by the sight of an animal they\u2019ve never interacted with before. Animals can also be unpredictable, so taking the process slowly is the best way to go. The introduction of a new animal can be as gradual as you need it to be\u2014starting from just showing your children pictures of the animal or taking them to an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfinder.com\/animal-shelters-and-rescues\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">animal shelter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where they can play in a safe environment. Another good idea is to let them play with a trusted friend\u2019s pet in order to instill the idea that animals are friendly and familiar to others your children know. Remember: never leave your children and a new animal alone in a room together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Talk about do\u2019s and don\u2019ts beforehand<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Express to your preschoolers that animals have feelings just like people do and can feel pain and happiness. Go through the steps of how to approach an animal many times with your children\u2014like putting their hands out and allowing the animal to smell them first and showing them safe places to pet the animal. Remind your little ones not to pull on any tails or whiskers. You can even practice on stuffed animals or a family member\u2019s or friend\u2019s animal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prepare your animal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are also steps you can take with the animal to prepare it to meet your children. When selecting your animal, do research. When it comes to dogs, you\u2019ll want to know what breeds do well with children and how extensive their needs are when it comes to attention. Some animals do not take well to competing for their owner\u2019s attention with a child. Other breeds, however, are great with children and have very gentle natures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Overall, past experiences are most important when it comes to a dog\u2019s personality and response to children. Talk to the shelter about the animal you\u2019re considering. Inquire about it\u2019s past and even look into an animal that has been fostered before, which is a great way to give an animal who has already been exposed to small children a permanent home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/medlock-bridge\/2020\/07\/01\/helping-your-preschooler-get-over-their-fear-of-swimming\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helping Your Preschooler Get Over Their Fear of Swimming<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsrkidsmedlockbridge.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Medlock Bridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Norcross, Georgia? 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