New York Post September 12, 2026 • 18:28

Pets improve kids’ mental health — except one, which makes things worse - New York Post

By Allie Yang

Pets improve kids’ mental health — except one, which makes things worse - New York Post

Turns out, some furry friends — and even scaly or slimy ones too — help kids’ mental health as well. With one key exception.

Thinking about getting a pet for your family? You may want to avoid this faux-paw.
Growing up with pets has been shown to do wonders for kids’ physical health.
It can boost their immune system and … [+3278 chars]

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