上の動画を見てください。10カ月の赤ちゃんには「双子」の概念を理解するのは難しいはず。
2014年にリトアニアで生まれた赤ちゃんは、家族と一緒に、カナダのモントリオールに暮らす叔母さんの家を訪れました。
ママと叔母さんは双子。とってもよく似ています。赤ちゃんは、ママそっくりな叔母さんと初めて出会って。大混乱。
「ママが2人？」と目が真んまるになっています。
What Kids Learn From Pets
Hug Tight(01 of21)
\"[My dog taught my baby] How to love.\" -- Sarah W.\r\n\r\nBabies and toddlers are already expert cuddlers. The hope, of course, is that by having a snuggable furry friend in the house, the chances of kids enjoying hugs and kisses from mommy after the age of 10 might increase -- by at least one squeeze per week. (credit:Facebook)
Share(02 of21)
\"We refer to [our son] as \'the dog whisperer.\' Having a dog has taught him to share (especially at dinner time)!\" - Sadie K.\r\n\r\nPets, unlike kids, never really grow out of needing to be taken care of. Which means children learn how to care for another living creature, even when it means giving up a beloved stuffed animal when it is commandeered to be a teething toy -- or some precious floor space. (credit:Facebook)
Imagine(03 of21)
\"My daughter has learned how to crawl with the help of our dog, as well as how to bark (and unfortunately beg).\" - Bonnie L.\r\n\r\nWe already know that dogs love to look out the window. And, when kids take the time to gaze outside with a four-legged friend, they\'re learning an important skill -- how to tune out everyday noise and get lost in a daydream. (credit:Facebook)
Relax(04 of21)
Pets teach kids that meaningful experiences don\'t always need to involve conversation. A quiet afternoon with a playful cat or lazy puppy shows children that there\'s more to relationships than words: just being together -- watching, listening, and caring for another person or animal -- is enough. (credit:Christine Renfro)
Beam(05 of21)
Dogs smile. Cats are curious about the world around them. (Sometimes too curious.) Nobody says you have to be happy all the time -- but would you rather your kid grew up to idolize teenage nonchalance, or the boundless enthusiasm of your family pet? (credit:Facebook)
Take A Good Nap(06 of21)
\"[My dog teaches my baby] to feel safe.\" -- Sarah H. \r\n\r\nFor the love of Mom and Dad, take a good nap. And may solid daytime sleep lead you to restful nights. \r\n\r\nWhile babies may have a bad reputation for not learning this lesson well, seeing their animal friends -- who are nap masters -- just might help them learn how important it is to get a solid 10 to 12 hours of sleep every night until the age of 12. (That\'s when kids, like grown-ups, start to need only the standard eight.) (credit:Sarah H. )
Step Up(07 of21)
\"My kids have learned patience, kindness, and responsiblity from our pets. They have also, sadly, learned about death. ... Sad to lose our sweet pets, but a good introduction into the idea of life and death for our kids.\" - Kirstin Mix\r\n\r\nAs Lindsay Cross wrote in a blog post on Mommyish, one of the most obvious lessons kids learn from having pets is responsibility. Cross writes: \"Having two dogs to take care of has taught my daughter an amazing amount of responsibility that I might never have been able to instill this early on.\" Parents who succeed in getting their children to take on key pet-rearing tasks will teach their children the importance of reliability (oh yeah, and get out of feeding the dog every once in a while). (credit:Kirstin Mix)
Make Friends (And Don't Bite Your Friends)(08 of21)
\"Dogs know if you\'re scared of them\" -- we\'ve all heard that before. Whether or not there\'s science to back it up, to pet owners -- and certainly, to people who are actually afraid of dogs -- it seems true. Pets often win over so-called \"scaredy-cats,\" if given enough time. \r\n\r\nThe lesson: Fend off your instinct to lash out at someone who doesn\'t understand you, even if you\'re going through a biting phase. Look out for people who feel uncomfortable (new kids at school, for instance) -- and show them that you think they\'re worth getting to know. (credit:Alamy)
Play Hard(09 of21)
\"Outdoor play is beneficial for motor development, vision, cognition, Vitamin D levels and mental health,\" Pooja Tandon, of Seattle Children\'s Research Institute recently told The Huffington Post. Get a dog or an outdoors cat, and the time your family spends outside will likely increase exponentially -- first out of necessity, but more and more out of pure enjoyment. For one thing, there\'s no mistaking the joy on an animal\'s face when he or she is liberated from the confines of a stuffy house. The dog-walking and ball-throwing that start as chores will probably turn into family tradition or routine. At a time when fewer children are getting to play outside, the increased exercise will be a huge added plus.\r\n (credit:Facebook)
Stretch(10 of21)
Because it feels good. Because little muscles need to be properly cared for. Because in a metaphorical sense, it means that you should always go just a little bit outside of your comfort zone. Who better to teach kids the very essential skill of stretching? The animal who gives its name to yoga\'s most basic moves, \"downward dog,\" \"puppy pose,\" and the arched back \"cat,\" of course. (credit:Christine R.)
Trust(11 of21)
Just because a dog has teeth, doesn\'t mean she\'ll bite. Ditto for cats and nails. Even if your pet isn\'t big and tough, it takes time to learn these things, but once your child does, he or she will have discovered one of the most important facts of life. Having these creatures in the house, who don\'t speak human, is just one big fantastic reminder that something or someone who looks different certainly isn\'t scary -- and just might become your best friend. (credit:Jessica Samakow)
Keep It Clean(12 of21)
\"JR, at the ripe age of 4 months, has learned from his Pug Brother that tongues are just as effective as baths for cleaning.\" -- Abbie P.\r\n\r\nWe\'re not suggesting that all household animals are pristine -- far from it. (Indeed, with many pets, the question isn\'t whether or not the animal smells, but what, exactly, the animal smells like. Seafood? Garbage? Stinky feet? Mold?) Mysterious perfumes notwithstanding, most animals do make an effort to preen or groom themselves regularly. We have to hope kids get the message that it\'s good to at least want to look your best. (credit:Facebook)
... But Don't Be Afraid To Get Dirty(13 of21)
\"This is my daughter just after her 1st birthday looking over our balcony. This kid has no fear of dogs and will walk right up to every dog she sees if we let her.\" - Melissa Versen\r\n\r\nFor people with furry pets, leaving the house without sporting a single animal hair -- or, more realistically, a substantial coating of the stuff -- is pretty much an impossible dream. And more often than not, getting out of the house with only hair on your clothes is a break; loving pets with dirty paws or slobbery lips are hard to turn away. Having affectionate but messy animals around teaches you to stop worrying about being perfect and just let things go.\r\n (credit:Facebook)
Be Gentle(14 of21)
\"K, now 3, has learned how to be gentle with his doggy friend Belle, which has come in handy this year when his little brother was born.\" - Sarah W.\r\n\r\nNo matter how badly kids want to pull their tails, pat them on their adorable puppy heads or tackle a kitty, animals demand a gentle touch. And, on the flip side, having a yippy or bark-happy dog might persuade a child going through a tantrum phase to embrace a new appreciation for peace and quiet. (credit:Sarah Girvin Walluk)
Stay Focused(15 of21)
\"Kitty keeps S\'s glance which has been wonderful practice for tracking objects and muscle control.\" -- kimonox\r\n\r\n (credit:kimonox2005)
Stick Together(16 of21)
\"She has learned to share food and how to pet nicely.\" - Sarah H.\r\n\r\nPets have feelings too, and when they get sad or tired , it\'s up to their owners to be supportive. As all good friends know, sometimes that means being a distraction. Unsurprising, babies and kids have this approach down. (credit:Facebook)
Protect Each Other(17 of21)
Dogs may be known for being able to guard people and their possessions, but their fierce loyalty is also a reminder to care for friends who can\'t stand up for themselves. (credit:Angela Faggard)
Love Unconditionally(18 of21)
Perhaps this one goes without saying, but all pet owners know it\'s true. Dogs love you as much when you\'re sad or tired as they do when you\'re having a great day. And the style of love we learn from them -- warm, generous, active, loyal -- is eminently transferable. (credit:Facebook)
Smile for the Camera(19 of21)
Sharon Raghavachary:
Our dog Teddy has taught Becky how to pose for the camera!
Our dog Teddy has taught Becky how to pose for the camera!
Nap Time(20 of21)
Sherri Anderson Salgado:
Growing up with pets has taught my sons compassion and responsibility..when we found Elvis starving at a gas station, little did we know he would grow to be this large..if we had it to do again, we would not change a thing!
Growing up with pets has taught my sons compassion and responsibility..when we found Elvis starving at a gas station, little did we know he would grow to be this large..if we had it to do again, we would not change a thing!
A boy and his dog(21 of21)
Siobhan Green:
Anthony and our dog Delta on a farm in Pennsylvania. Delta was a rescue dog
Anthony and our dog Delta on a farm in Pennsylvania. Delta was a rescue dog
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\"Estee Lauder\" - Modern Muse Launch Partyー\"Estee Lauder\" - Modern Muse Launch PartySEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 04: Koh Woo-Ri (hat detail) of South Korean girl group Rainbow attends the \'Estee Lauder\' - Modern Muse Launch Party at SB Gallery on November 4, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage) (credit:Han Myung-Gu via Getty Images)
57位：Deepika Padukone(57 of100)
12th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2014ーNEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 21: Actor and Producer Aamir Khan and actor Deepika Padukone in conversation with Karan Johar during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on November 21, 2014 in New Delhi, India. The Hindustan Times Leadership Summit is a platform for the men and women who shape our tomorrow to converge under one roof. (Photo by Ajay Aggarwal/ Hindustan Times via Getty Images) (credit:Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
58位：Monica Bellucci (58 of100)
Spectre - PhotocallーIVER HEATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Monica Bellucci attends a photocall for Bond 24 at Pinewood Studios on December 4, 2014 in Iver Heath, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
59位：Gianna Jun (59 of100)
Gianna Jun Visits ShanghaiーSHANGHAI,CHINA - JUNE 25:South Korean actress Gianna Jun attends Hada Labo promotional activity on Wednesday June 25,2014 in Shanghai,China.(Photo by TPG/Getty Images) (credit:TPG via Getty Images)
60位：Suki Waterhouse(60 of100)
British Fashion Awards - Outside ArrivalsーLONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Suki Waterhouse attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 1, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Danny Martindale/WireImage) (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
61位：Liu Yifei (61 of100)
\"Out Cast\" Press ConferenceーGUANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23: (CHINA OUT) Actress Liu Yifei attends Nick Powell\'s new movie \'Out Cast\' press conference on September 23, 2014 in Guangzhou, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) (credit:ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)
62位：Olivia Cooke(62 of100)
Playboy And A&E\'s \"Bates Motel\" Event During Comic-Con Weekend - ArrivalsーSAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actress Olivia Cooke arrives at the Playboy and A&E ÂBates Motel Event During Comic-Con Weekend, on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Playboy) (credit:Jason Kempin via Getty Images)
63位：Emma Stone(63 of100)
\"Elephant Man\" Broadway Opening Night - Arrivals And Curtain CallーNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Emma Stone poses at the arrivals for The Opening Night of \'Elephant Man\' on Broadway at The Booth Theater on December 7, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) (credit:Bruce Glikas via Getty Images)
64位：Sooyoung(64 of100)
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65位：Sophie Turner (65 of100)
Entertainment Weekly\'s Annual Comic Con Celebration - Arrivals - Comic-Con International 2014ーSAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 26: Actress Sophie Turner arrives at Entertainment Weekly\'s Annual Comic Con Celebration at Float at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage) (credit:Chelsea Lauren via Getty Images)
66位：Fan Bingbing(66 of100)
Fan Bingbing And Chen Lizhi Attend Talk Show Recording In ShanghaiーSHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 12: (CHINA OUT) Actress Fan Bingbing attends a Talk Show program recording on December 12, 2014 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) (credit:ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)
67位：Truong Tri Truc Diem(67 of100)
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68位：Imogen Poots(68 of100)
\"The One I Love\" New York ScreeningーNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 05: Actress Imogen Poots attends \'The One I Love\' New York Screening at the Crosby Street Theater on August 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage) (credit:Gary Gershoff via Getty Images)
69位：Selena Gomez(69 of100)
March Of Dimes Celebration Of Babies: A Hollywood Luncheon At Beverly Wilshire Hotel on December 5, 2014 In Beverly Hills, California.ーBEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 05: Actress/singer Selena Gomez attends March of Dimes\' Celebration of Babies: A Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on December 5, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for March of Dimes) (credit:Michael Buckner via Getty Images)
70位：Flora Coquerel(70 of100)
\'WE Love Disney\' Premiere To Benefit \'Reves Association\' At Le Grand RexーPARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 03: Miss France 2014, Flora Coquerel attends \'WE Love Disney\' Premiere To Benefit \'Reves Association\' at Le Grand Rex on November 3, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images)
71位：Emma Ma’embong (71 of100)
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72位：Cintia Dicker(72 of100)
Chanel Little Black Jacket EventーSAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 29: Cintia Dicker attends the Chanel Little Black Jacket event on October 29, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images) (credit:Fernanda Calfat via Getty Images)
73位：Poyd Treechada(73 of100)
AMORE PACIFIC - 2014 Sulwha Cultural Exhibition (SKIN=NIKS) In SeoulーSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 24: Actress Poyd Treechada from Thailand attends the photo call for AMORE PACIFIC (Sulwhasoo) - 2014 Sulwha Cultural Exhibition (SKIN=NIKS) at Sulwhasoo Gallery on November 24, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage) (credit:Han Myung-Gu via Getty Images)
74位：Mila Kunis(74 of100)
\"Third Person\" - Los Angeles PremiereーHOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 09: Actress Mila Kunis arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of \'Third Person\' at Pickford Center for Motion Study on June 9, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
75位：Aimee Carrero(75 of100)
World Premiere Of Disney\'s \"Maleficent\"ーHOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 28: Actress Aimee Carrero arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere \'Maleficent\' at the El Capitan Theatre on May 28, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
76位：Yoona (76 of100)
Theory Flagship Store 2nd Anniversary EventーSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 22: Yoon-A of Girls\' Generation poses for photographs during the Theory flagship store 2nd anniversary event at Sinsa-dong on October 22, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Multi-Bits via Getty Images) (credit:The Chosunilbo JNS via Getty Images)
77位：Kiernan Shipka(77 of100)
TrevorLIVE Los Angeles - ArrivalsーLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Actress Kiernan Shipka arrives at the TrevorLIVE Los Angeles benefit event at the Hollywood Palladium on December 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage) (credit:Amanda Edwards via Getty Images)
78位：Jooyeon(78 of100)
Movie \'No Tears for the Dead\' VIP PremiereーSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 30: Jung Joo-Yeon attends the movie \'No Tears for the Dead\' VIP premiere at Yeongdeungpo CGV on May 30, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Multi-Bits via Getty Images) (credit:The Chosunilbo JNS via Getty Images)
79位：Cynthia Addai Robinson(79 of100)
Britweek Celebrates \"Downton Abbey\"ーSANTA MONICA, CA - MAY 03: Actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson arrives at the \'Downton Abbey\' Britweek celebration at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on May 3, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage) (credit:Amanda Edwards via Getty Images)
80位：Aditi Rao Hydari (80 of100)
Profile Shoot Of Bollywood Actor Aditi Rao HydariーNEW DELHI, INDIA OCTOBER 14: Bollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari pose for photo call during the promotion of her upcoming movie Boss on October 14, 2013 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Manoj Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) (credit:Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
81位：Scarlett Johansson(81 of100)
24th Annual Gotham Independent Film AwardsーNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 01: Actress Scarlett Johansson attends the 24th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) (credit:Cindy Ord via Getty Images)
82位：Xenia Tchoumitcheva(82 of100)
2015 Pirelli Calendar - Red CarpetーMILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 18: Xenia Tchoumitcheva attends the 2015 Pirelli Calendar Red Carpet on November 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage) (credit:Venturelli via Getty Images)
83位：IU(83 of100)
Sony MDR Flagship Line-up Launching EventーSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 16: IU poses for photographs during the Sony MDR flagship line-up launching event at The Westin Chosun on October 16, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Multi-Bits via Getty Images) (credit:The Chosunilbo JNS via Getty Images)
84位：Thylane Blondeau(84 of100)
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85位： Vica Kerekes(85 of100)
Eva Vica Kerekes Portrait SessionーPRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 31: Slovak actress Eva Vica Kerekes poses for a portrait on July 31, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Photo by Jan Zatorsky/isifa/Getty Images) (credit:isifa via Getty Images)
86位：Natalie Dormer (86 of100)
\"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1\" - Los Angeles Premiere - ArrivalsーLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Natalie Dormer attends the Los Angeles premiere of \'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1\' at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage) (credit:JB Lacroix via Getty Images)
87位：Ana Kasparian (87 of100)
The Young Turks Documentary \"Mad as Hell\" Los Angeles PremiereーLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Ana Kasparian attends the The Young Turks Documentary \'Mad as Hell\' Los Angeles Premiere at Harmony Gold Theatre on November 6, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for The Young Turks) (credit:Araya Diaz via Getty Images)
88位：Antonia Iacobescu(88 of100)
Miss Diaspora Models International Beauty CompetitionーSIBIU, ROMANIA - JULY 12: Musician Antonia Iacobescu performs during the Miss Diaspora Models International Beauty competition at Piata Mare on July 12, 2013 in Sibiu, Romania. (Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Stewart via Getty Images)
89位：Alicia Vikander(89 of100)
FASHION-FRANCE-CHANEL-PEOPLEーSwedish actress Alicia Vikander poses upon arrival to attend Chanel 2014/2015 Autumn/Winter ready-to-wear collection fashion show, on March 4, 2014 at the Grand Palais in Paris. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS GUILLOT (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCOIS GUILLOT via Getty Images)
90位：Lisa Tomaschewsky(90 of100)
\'Feuerbachs Musen - Lagerfelds Models\' ExhibitionーHAMBURG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Lisa Tomaschewsky attends private view of the exhibition \'Feuerbachs Musen - Lagerfelds Models\' at the Hamburger Kunsthalle on February 22, 2014 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Christian Augustin/WireImage) (credit:Christian Augustin via Getty Images)
91位：Nicola Peltz(91 of100)
The Hugo Boss Prize 2014ーNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Nicola Peltz attends the awarding of the 2014 Hugo Boss Prize at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on November 20, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
92位：Barbara Palvin(92 of100)
De Grisogono Launches A New Watch At Rue De La Boetie In ParisーPARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23: Barbara Palvin attends the launch of the De Grisogono \'Crazy Skull\' watch on October 23, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/WireImage) (credit:Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images)
93位：Megan Young(93 of100)
Miss World 2014 PhotocallーLONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Miss World, Megan Young attends a photocall for Miss World 2014 on November 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
94位：Katheryn Winnick(94 of100)
\"Vikings\" At Comic-Con 2014ーSAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Actress Katheryn Winnick attends a media room for the History series \'Vikings\' during Comic-Con International 2014 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for A+E Networks) (credit:Ethan Miller via Getty Images)
95位：Axelle Despiegelaere (95 of100)
Belgium v Russia: Group H - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Rio de JaneiroーRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Axelle Despiegelaere during the Group H match of the 2014 World Cup between Belgium and Russia at The Maracana Stadium on June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Images of Axelle Despiegelaere flooded the internet as hoards of social media users coveted her beauty - prompting French cosmetics company L\'Oreal to make an approach for the 17-year-old during the summer transfer window. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) (credit:Ian MacNicol via Getty Images)
96位：Kerry Washington(96 of100)
2014 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Tiffany & Co. Honoring Kate Hudson - ArrivalsーCULVER CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Kerry Washington attends The 2014 Baby2Baby Gala, Presented by Tiffany & Co at The Book Bindery on November 8, 2014 in Culver City, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage) (credit:JB Lacroix via Getty Images)
97位：Bella Thorne(97 of100)
\"Horrible Bosses 2\" - Los Angeles PremiereーHOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Actress Bella Thorne arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere \'Horrible Bosses 2\' at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 20, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
98位：Rachel Weisz – UK(98 of100)
The Opportunity Networks 7th Annual Night Of OpportunityーNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: Event honoree Rachel Weisz attends The Opportunity Networks 7th Annual Night of Opportunity at Cipriani Wall Street on April 7, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/FilmMagic) (credit:Mike Pont via Getty Images)
99位：Hara – KOR(99 of100)
\'KIO YAMATO X WOORI Eyewear\' LaunchーSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 27: Ha-Ra of KARA attends the \'KIO YAMATO X WOORI Eyewear\' launch at Eye Avenue on August 27, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Multi-Bits via Getty Images) (credit:The Chosunilbo JNS via Getty Images)
100位：Nina Dobrev – BUL / CAN(100 of100)
Opening Of Restoration Hardware Atlanta: The Gallery At The Estate In BuckheadーATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Actress Nina Dobrev attends the RH Atlanta: The Gallery at the Estate in Buckhead opening celebration on November 20, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Rose/Getty Images for Restoration Hardware) (credit:Ben Rose via Getty Images)
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What Kids Learn From Pets
Hug Tight(01 of21)
\"[My dog taught my baby] How to love.\" -- Sarah W.\r\n\r\nBabies and toddlers are already expert cuddlers. The hope, of course, is that by having a snuggable furry friend in the house, the chances of kids enjoying hugs and kisses from mommy after the age of 10 might increase -- by at least one squeeze per week. (credit:Facebook)
Share(02 of21)
\"We refer to [our son] as \'the dog whisperer.\' Having a dog has taught him to share (especially at dinner time)!\" - Sadie K.\r\n\r\nPets, unlike kids, never really grow out of needing to be taken care of. Which means children learn how to care for another living creature, even when it means giving up a beloved stuffed animal when it is commandeered to be a teething toy -- or some precious floor space. (credit:Facebook)
Imagine(03 of21)
\"My daughter has learned how to crawl with the help of our dog, as well as how to bark (and unfortunately beg).\" - Bonnie L.\r\n\r\nWe already know that dogs love to look out the window. And, when kids take the time to gaze outside with a four-legged friend, they\'re learning an important skill -- how to tune out everyday noise and get lost in a daydream. (credit:Facebook)
Relax(04 of21)
Pets teach kids that meaningful experiences don\'t always need to involve conversation. A quiet afternoon with a playful cat or lazy puppy shows children that there\'s more to relationships than words: just being together -- watching, listening, and caring for another person or animal -- is enough. (credit:Christine Renfro)
Beam(05 of21)
Dogs smile. Cats are curious about the world around them. (Sometimes too curious.) Nobody says you have to be happy all the time -- but would you rather your kid grew up to idolize teenage nonchalance, or the boundless enthusiasm of your family pet? (credit:Facebook)
Take A Good Nap(06 of21)
\"[My dog teaches my baby] to feel safe.\" -- Sarah H. \r\n\r\nFor the love of Mom and Dad, take a good nap. And may solid daytime sleep lead you to restful nights. \r\n\r\nWhile babies may have a bad reputation for not learning this lesson well, seeing their animal friends -- who are nap masters -- just might help them learn how important it is to get a solid 10 to 12 hours of sleep every night until the age of 12. (That\'s when kids, like grown-ups, start to need only the standard eight.) (credit:Sarah H. )
Step Up(07 of21)
\"My kids have learned patience, kindness, and responsiblity from our pets. They have also, sadly, learned about death. ... Sad to lose our sweet pets, but a good introduction into the idea of life and death for our kids.\" - Kirstin Mix\r\n\r\nAs Lindsay Cross wrote in a blog post on Mommyish, one of the most obvious lessons kids learn from having pets is responsibility. Cross writes: \"Having two dogs to take care of has taught my daughter an amazing amount of responsibility that I might never have been able to instill this early on.\" Parents who succeed in getting their children to take on key pet-rearing tasks will teach their children the importance of reliability (oh yeah, and get out of feeding the dog every once in a while). (credit:Kirstin Mix)
Make Friends (And Don't Bite Your Friends)(08 of21)
\"Dogs know if you\'re scared of them\" -- we\'ve all heard that before. Whether or not there\'s science to back it up, to pet owners -- and certainly, to people who are actually afraid of dogs -- it seems true. Pets often win over so-called \"scaredy-cats,\" if given enough time. \r\n\r\nThe lesson: Fend off your instinct to lash out at someone who doesn\'t understand you, even if you\'re going through a biting phase. Look out for people who feel uncomfortable (new kids at school, for instance) -- and show them that you think they\'re worth getting to know. (credit:Alamy)
Play Hard(09 of21)
\"Outdoor play is beneficial for motor development, vision, cognition, Vitamin D levels and mental health,\" Pooja Tandon, of Seattle Children\'s Research Institute recently told The Huffington Post. Get a dog or an outdoors cat, and the time your family spends outside will likely increase exponentially -- first out of necessity, but more and more out of pure enjoyment. For one thing, there\'s no mistaking the joy on an animal\'s face when he or she is liberated from the confines of a stuffy house. The dog-walking and ball-throwing that start as chores will probably turn into family tradition or routine. At a time when fewer children are getting to play outside, the increased exercise will be a huge added plus.\r\n (credit:Facebook)
Stretch(10 of21)
Because it feels good. Because little muscles need to be properly cared for. Because in a metaphorical sense, it means that you should always go just a little bit outside of your comfort zone. Who better to teach kids the very essential skill of stretching? The animal who gives its name to yoga\'s most basic moves, \"downward dog,\" \"puppy pose,\" and the arched back \"cat,\" of course. (credit:Christine R.)
Trust(11 of21)
Just because a dog has teeth, doesn\'t mean she\'ll bite. Ditto for cats and nails. Even if your pet isn\'t big and tough, it takes time to learn these things, but once your child does, he or she will have discovered one of the most important facts of life. Having these creatures in the house, who don\'t speak human, is just one big fantastic reminder that something or someone who looks different certainly isn\'t scary -- and just might become your best friend. (credit:Jessica Samakow)
Keep It Clean(12 of21)
\"JR, at the ripe age of 4 months, has learned from his Pug Brother that tongues are just as effective as baths for cleaning.\" -- Abbie P.\r\n\r\nWe\'re not suggesting that all household animals are pristine -- far from it. (Indeed, with many pets, the question isn\'t whether or not the animal smells, but what, exactly, the animal smells like. Seafood? Garbage? Stinky feet? Mold?) Mysterious perfumes notwithstanding, most animals do make an effort to preen or groom themselves regularly. We have to hope kids get the message that it\'s good to at least want to look your best. (credit:Facebook)
... But Don't Be Afraid To Get Dirty(13 of21)
\"This is my daughter just after her 1st birthday looking over our balcony. This kid has no fear of dogs and will walk right up to every dog she sees if we let her.\" - Melissa Versen\r\n\r\nFor people with furry pets, leaving the house without sporting a single animal hair -- or, more realistically, a substantial coating of the stuff -- is pretty much an impossible dream. And more often than not, getting out of the house with only hair on your clothes is a break; loving pets with dirty paws or slobbery lips are hard to turn away. Having affectionate but messy animals around teaches you to stop worrying about being perfect and just let things go.\r\n (credit:Facebook)
Be Gentle(14 of21)
\"K, now 3, has learned how to be gentle with his doggy friend Belle, which has come in handy this year when his little brother was born.\" - Sarah W.\r\n\r\nNo matter how badly kids want to pull their tails, pat them on their adorable puppy heads or tackle a kitty, animals demand a gentle touch. And, on the flip side, having a yippy or bark-happy dog might persuade a child going through a tantrum phase to embrace a new appreciation for peace and quiet. (credit:Sarah Girvin Walluk)
Stay Focused(15 of21)
\"Kitty keeps S\'s glance which has been wonderful practice for tracking objects and muscle control.\" -- kimonox\r\n\r\n (credit:kimonox2005)
Stick Together(16 of21)
\"She has learned to share food and how to pet nicely.\" - Sarah H.\r\n\r\nPets have feelings too, and when they get sad or tired , it\'s up to their owners to be supportive. As all good friends know, sometimes that means being a distraction. Unsurprising, babies and kids have this approach down. (credit:Facebook)
Protect Each Other(17 of21)
Dogs may be known for being able to guard people and their possessions, but their fierce loyalty is also a reminder to care for friends who can\'t stand up for themselves. (credit:Angela Faggard)
Love Unconditionally(18 of21)
Perhaps this one goes without saying, but all pet owners know it\'s true. Dogs love you as much when you\'re sad or tired as they do when you\'re having a great day. And the style of love we learn from them -- warm, generous, active, loyal -- is eminently transferable. (credit:Facebook)
Smile for the Camera(19 of21)
Sharon Raghavachary:
Our dog Teddy has taught Becky how to pose for the camera!
Our dog Teddy has taught Becky how to pose for the camera!
Nap Time(20 of21)
Sherri Anderson Salgado:
Growing up with pets has taught my sons compassion and responsibility..when we found Elvis starving at a gas station, little did we know he would grow to be this large..if we had it to do again, we would not change a thing!
Growing up with pets has taught my sons compassion and responsibility..when we found Elvis starving at a gas station, little did we know he would grow to be this large..if we had it to do again, we would not change a thing!
A boy and his dog(21 of21)
Siobhan Green:
Anthony and our dog Delta on a farm in Pennsylvania. Delta was a rescue dog
Anthony and our dog Delta on a farm in Pennsylvania. Delta was a rescue dog