Kids Health Check: Pets & Kids
14 July - 9 mins
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The Hard Shoulder Highlights
Having kids already takes up a lot of time, and when you add pets into the mix, things get even more hectic. But, is it worth it for the physical and emotional benefits? Children who grow up in homes with pets are less likely to develop allergies to allergens like grass, mould, pollen, dogs, and cats. Pets can lower a person’s blood pressure and heart rate, and introduce added responsibility into a household.
Niamh O’Reilly is a dog lover as well as a mother, a Freelance Journalist and Broadcaster. She joins Kieran to discuss!
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