Doberman playing with Babies

Dogs and children can be a great combination if your dog has learned how to behave around kids. Some dogs love children and seem to naturally know how to act around them. These dogs still need training and socialization. It's important that they know their boundaries.
Not all dogs will get along with kids. In fact, some dogs are even afraid of children. Many of these dogs can be trained to behave around kids at a safe distance, but some will never be able to safely interact​ with them.
If you have children living in or visiting your home, it's vital to ensure they are always safe around your dog.
Puppies go through a critical period of development between the ages of about 8 and 16 weeks. They are more likely to learn to accept and be comfortable with a variety of people and situations if they are introduced to them during this time. If you have a new puppy, introduce him to children in a positive way. Make sure he meets different children of various ages in a variety of situations. The children should be well-behaved around dogs and gentle. If your dog has good experiences with kids, he will associate them with good feelings.
If you have an adult dog, you can still socialize him around kids. The process should go more slowly and gently. Make sure to offer plenty of valuable treats and praise. Remove your dog from the situation at the first sign of stress.
You may not mind your dog jumping up on you to say hello, but not every visitor to your home will feel the same way. It can be especially dangerous when your visitor is a young child who can be injured if your dog knocks her over.

Your best bet is not to allow your dog to jump up at all. If your dog jumps up when you walk through the door, you can ask him to sit instead. If this doesn't work, try walking right back out the door when he jumps. Give him lots of attention and praise for keeping all four paws on the floor when you walk through the door. The dog will soon learn that it's far more rewarding not to jump up on people.
Let's face it; kids behave differently than adults. They run and yell and move erratically. Try to introduce your dog to some of these behaviors yourself. Teach your dog to stay, and slowly work up to having him stay in one spot while you run around your yard or yell in a high-pitched, child-like voice.