In this episode we will discuss: <ul><li>How having a dog might shape a child's propensity for allergies</li><li>Hygiene theory </li><li>Autoimmune illnesses (Asthma, Eczema), and how they can be affected by animals in the home</li><li>Psychological and character building aspects of having a pet</li></ul>Further reading: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2632649~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, and the founder of Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic. To learn more about getting personalized care for your child from your own pediatrician like Dr. Amy, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/92c43d20-6604-466f-b948-5e4d62e70fbd/shows/782fda25-dd38-4e3b-8a4d-778a7892d3a3/episodes/1c9f3e37-2430-41c8-944d-85e145bc0614/www.gokinderkid.com">Kinder's website</a> for a free consultation, and find Kinder on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kinder.pediatrics/?hl=en">@kinder.pediatrics. </a>Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/askdoctoramy/?hl=en">@askdoctoramy</a> for more tips and ideas, and to submit questions for future episodes. For a full transcript of this episode and to find out more, please visit <a href="http://www.askdoctoramy.com">www.askdoctoramy.com</a>.

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Join board certified pediatrician Dr. Amy Conrad each week as she teaches parents how to become the experts in relating, interpreting, and nurturing the personal needs of their children. Each episode explores an aspect of child development, breaking down the conflicting information about what is best, and teaches practical advice for simplifying parenting by tuning into what kids really need.