A new study done by the University of Liverpool suggests that pets are good for kids emotional development. Kids who grow up with pets have more self esteem, better social skills and feel less lonely. The best time to bring a pet into your child's life is under 6 or over 10. The best pets are dogs and cats because they respond with a high level of "interaction and reciprocation" when compared to other pets. A great place to start looking for a pet for your family is Steve Allan's Pet of the Week right here on WSUS1023.com