Strong bonds with pets may help foster resiliency in military-connected children
Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 04:02
in Psychology & Sociology
Developing resiliency has important benefits for children, especially those from military families faced with significant challenges such as parental deployment and frequent moves. New research supports the idea that, along with other key resources, strong attachments to animals may help military-connected children develop resiliency and other positive developmental traits.