Kids and animals are synonymous. Many of us remember growing up around animals and often with pets in our households. Some of us probably remember ending up on the wrong end of the introduction and may even have a painful reminder of that situation. There are a few things to teach kids about at an early age that can make their introduction to animals safe and memorable. Ask, don’t tell One of the best lessons to teach kids as soon as they can understand is to ask the owner of the animal for permission to approach and pet the animal. […]