We started cuddling with my son each night before bed when he was 4 years old. Soon, I realized that we were having some of our best conversations as he fell asleep. Now, we have three kids, and my ...

"Snakes aren't evil — they're misunderstood," Socratis Christoforu said of his family's love for the reptiles Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her ...

Small animals are popular with children and adults for many reasons. They're cute, and easy to handle, which means lots of cuddle opportunities. But not all small pet species enjoy being picked up or ...

I know they say that dogs are a man's best friend, but I've seen far sweeter love stories between a dog and his kid. Sure, there are pups out there who don't like kids, but far more who adore them and ...

Paris Hilton is proof that she gives the best mom cuddles. The socialite keeps her fans busy with her social media updates, most involving her two kids — Phoenix and London. From festive celebrations ...

“You won’t hurt them,” she said. Evancho offers this goat-human encounter at her Serenity Oaks Homestead in Parrish. “Just holding something soft and cuddly can help lower your blood pressure, give a ...