Visit Our Family Friends

 

 Arts On Fire
Donna Gustin Photography
Gymboree in Shreveport
Forget Me Not Photography
Coffee News
The Swim School in Shreveport and Bossier
Broadmoor United Methodist Church Family
Sister Whimsy
At U'R Pace Fitness
Movies and Moonbeams
Lotts Photography
Pets First at Southfiend and Youree Drive
Shreveport Chamber
Shreveport Bossier Tourism
myspace and Red River Kids

 Advertise on RedRiverKids.com

 www.RedRiverKids.com

RedRiverKids.com

 

 

 

 

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

"This is a God send for people who are new to the area!"

- Rene P.
Shreveport, Louisiana

Welcome to Red River Kids. Sign up here for the latest information on activities for your family. We will also send coupons, invitations, and other information for your family.
Come see what over 25,000 people have enjoyed viewing over the last 100 days!

Delivery Preference
Html Plain Text
SURVEY
How much of a problem has the rising price of gasoline been for your family summer vacation plans?
| view results of poll |
a very serious problem
a somewhat serious problem
a not too serious problem
not a problem at all
we bike everywhere now
Pets
Back Print Page Email Page

null

 
Is your voice beginning to sound like a broken record? Are you always nagging your kids to do their homework? Are you having trouble motivating your child to stop watching TV or playing video games and to play outside instead? Then consider making a pet part of your family.

Many people are aware of the health benefits that come from having a pet, including lowering high blood pressure, preventing heart disease and combating depression. However, what parents may not realize is that adding Spot, Polly or Mr. Whiskers to the family can be advantageous to the other bundles of joy "scampering" around your house-your kids!

While little children are too young to worry about preventing stress or lowering health care costs, they can experience numerous benefits from having a family pet.

Pets, whether a dog, cat, bird, hamster, reptile or fish, help children gain a sense of independence that can set them on the path to becoming mature, responsible adults.

Pets Teach Kids To Be Responsible
Children can learn the importance of responsibility at an early age by acting as a caretaker for a pet. Fish are a terrific first pet because children can play a large role in caring for them. However, other pets that require more attention, like a cat or dog, can present an ideal opportunity for parent and child to bond while caring for the pet together. Showing children what it means to be responsible for another creature's survival can result in teaching important life lessons such as discipline, patience, kindness and attentiveness.

Pets Can Help Kids Develop Discipline
Walking the dog, feeding the guinea pig and talking to the parrot can serve as fun study breaks for kids, and a replacement for television programs and video games. These pet-related activities help children remain focused on the task at hand, and are less likely to become distractions that will prevent homework and chores from being completed.

Pets Prepare Kids For Life Situations
Bringing a pet home and into the family can be an effective way to help prepare children for real life scenarios. For example, pets can ease the transition of suddenly having to share mom and dad's attention with a new brother or sister by demonstrating how much fun new playmates can be, as well as what is involved in caring for another. Pets can also help kids learn to deal with medical issues and illnesses as they are exposed to routine veterinarian check-ups with their pet, and the treatments for various ailments.
from www.petloveshack.com

null

Aquarium Concepts
2110 E 70th St
Shreveport, LA
(318) 798-3474
www.aquariumconcepts.net  

The Pet Zone
8925 Jewella Av
Shreveport, LA
(318) 686-0818

Petco
6596 Youree Dr
Shreveport, LA
(318) 524-0540
www.petco.com

Pets First
(318) 865-4700
288 Southfield Rd
Shreveport, LA

Critter Company
811 Benton Rd
Bossier City, LA
(318)-742-9129


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


| Back to Top |

online website builder: irun