Jade shares her love, life and lessons over the 13 years she shared with her English Mastiff, Lilly. Lilly of the Low Country’s passing has provided Jade with an opportunity to be a better parent and she shares "how" to be more mindful and attentive to what matters most for her family while learning to prepare and assist our children through the life cycle of a beloved family pet.

How do young children react to pets? Is your child ready for a pet? This article will help you figure that out.

Children and pets seemingly go hand in hand, but some pets are better than others when children are involved. Kids and parrots are both known for being loud, needy, and a bit obnoxious. Is that really a good recipe for a child friendly pet?

Many people want a pet but have concerns with being bitten. This is a very real risk even though most pets cannot do serious damage. Knowing what pets are most likely to bite, and which are not, is key.

Many studies have shown positive benefits for children when they grow up in homes with pets, however it is not always possible for a child to have a pet cat or dog. Here are some smaller pets worth consideration for children.

Parasites are common to cats and the bane of cat owners. Check your cat often for mites, fleas,and worms. Mites infect your cat’s ears and cause unbearable itching. Fleas carry plague and other diseases that are contagious to humans. Worms can cause disease that in children can cause serious complications and blindness.

10 Rules to make sure that both your child and pet stay clean and healthy.

Are there any creatures that are so to care for that a child can perform most tasks? Are there any pets that can be left for up to a fortnight, but that are still fun, interesting pets? Yes; read on to learn about them.

What kind of folks would keep chickens as backyard pets? More and more people are discovering that chickens can make great pets for families with children – and there’s fresh eggs to boot.