Jennifer Kolari Discusses Getting a Pet

This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who is wondering whether it’s a good idea to get a dog when you have three children under the age of 5. Jennifer agrees that pets can teach children about empathy and unconditional love but cautions that, based on her personal experience, they usually end up being a lot of work for the parents. Read Jennifer’s full answer or check out her other advice at Kolari’s Corner.

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