Family Pets: Preschooler
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Do You Own a Guinea Pig? If So, Please Tell Me Everything About Them.
Asked by T.B. from Miami
on September 1, 2012
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My children want a guinea pig. They got a book from their school library and they are reading about them and trying to "sell" the idea to me and their daddy. I just ...
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- After much research, I got two guinea pigs as pets for my (then 4-year-old) daughter. (We recently rehomed them due to her lack of interest and me not having time to ...
- 1. Approximately 7 years. 2. We have two -- so we spend approximately $30-40 in guinea pig specific food, plus we add in vegetables and fruits. In addition, if you...
- Your 12 year old is old enough to take care of the guinea pig. However, that's not enough. You have to be the mama of the guinea pig. You have to be the boss of you...
Should We Get a Guinea Pig
Asked by B.D. from Seattle
on February 11, 2009
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My 3 yr old son loves guines pigs and we are thinking of get him one. With the full understanding that my husband and I would provide the care for the animal. It wou...
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- My baby brother (14 yrs younger than me) was playing with a guinea pig when he was about that age. He was playing too rough and broke its back....the poor thing had t...
- When I was a kid (11 or 12-ish) my sister had a couple of that were great pets. Much more friendly and personable than the gerbils she had before. Since, I've heard lo...
- You're in luck! They aren't really high maintenance but can be a bit on the smelly side if you don't clean their cage out regularly (especially their urine). They do h...
Having a Pet Bird
Asked by J.G. from Boston
on December 15, 2010
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I have two girls, 4 and 6, who would love to have a pet, however, I do not want the responsibility of a larg animal like a cat or a dog. Instead I ws thinking about so...
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- A bird is a lot of care, you have to keep their cage clean and if you want them social they need a lot of attention. I think you might want to wait on a pet because no...
- Birds are a LOT of work, and once the novelty wears off, not much fun for kids. I would recommend a chinchilla if you want something fairly low-maintenance and kid fri...
- We have two cockatiels. Lemonjello and SunnyD. We love them very much, and they are characters! Lemonjello is finger trained, and will ride around on our shoulder...
4 Year Old I Don't Understand
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on March 21, 2007
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My kids are usually pretty good but my 4 year old son has been a pain lately he cries and screams about everything you tell him. If you tell him to go to bed he cri...
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- L., I got an e mail w/ your message in it and thought I might have a helpful suggestion for you... You might want to read "Sleepless in America" by Mary Sheedy Kurc...
- My son is almost 4 and we are struggling with the same thing. His adenoids were blocking 90% of his nasal passages when he would try to sleep, so we had them removed ...
- Father, I don't have the right advice to give L.. I lift her up to you. I can imagine it is really frustrating to love some one so much and be so unable to grasp their...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
JFF... What Kinds of Pets Do You Have?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on April 7, 2011
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We have a dog and 2 fish [eye roll @ the fish]... I'd love another dog but our house is too small.... one day... in the meantime I'm thinking of getting a snake or a t...
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- We have a fourteen-month-old dog that we're raising for Canine Companions for Independence. She's nearly all Lab, with a little Golden Retriever added. This is the n...
- A yellow lab, a tuxedo tabby cat, a black bunny, a yellow smooth coated guinea pig, a cocatiel, a huge gold fish (eight inches long and still growing) and a sucker fis...
- right now, a baby caterpillar! And its pooping a lot! I think its going back outside, lol...
Having a Hard Time Trying to Teach My 4 Year Old!!!!
Asked by E.B. from Las Vegas
on November 4, 2008
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Hello wonderful moms! I need your help. My 4 year old is having a hard time focusing. Since I'm a SAHM and we don't really have the funds to send him to a preschool, I...
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- Try using a timer (egg timer with the sand). Don't spend 45 minutes on anything. Try teaching in an active way. He doesnt' have to do worksheets to show he knows the m...
- Hi, Your son is only 4, now is the time to play and have fun!!! I have twin first grade boys who are also full of energy. There are so many things you can do if you wa...
- Your son doesn't have ADD/ADHD. He is normal! I work with kids who have these sorts of "symptoms" and it has to do with misunderstood words. If you have something t...
Energetic, Willful and Stubborn 4 Year Old
Asked by C.W. from Jacksonville
on September 16, 2006
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Hello Ladies...
I have three children. Ages 17, 15 and 4. My 4 year old is so attached to me and I seem to be the only one in the family that plays with her. The te...
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- C., I know exactly what you are going through minus the teens I have an only child too a 3 yearold girl she will be 4 in feb and she is the exact same way as soon as ...
- Hello C., How long is your 4 yr old in school/daycare for each day and how many days a week? I know it is hard when you get home to try to get dinner ready and en...
- Hi, I am a PP Doula and the mother of 5 and grandmother of almost 5...I also had two close and then a 7 year span so I know how it is....I use to tell the younger one...
How to Explain Death to a 4 Year Old???
Asked by H.L. from Los Angeles
on December 28, 2009
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Here's the thing... my Father in law was diagnosed with Cancer about a month and a half ago, its been quick, and we dont think he's got much time left... my 4 year old...
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- H., I'm sorry for what you are going through with FIL. I have been in your spot. When my girls were 6 and my MIL was told she had 6 months due to cancer. I was also g...
- Hi H., I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law- mine also passed away from cancer. My son was 2 and was too young to understand at the time. Unfortunately my...
- Hi H., I have three kids, and when they were 4, 2 and an infant I had to explain a family death to them. What you decide to do is a completely personal decision, b...
Board Game Suggestions for 3 Year Old / Preschooler
Asked by N.R. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2011
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Looking for more fun games to play with my 3 year old. We already have Bingo, Memory, Matching Game, Fishing Game, and Hungry Hippos. Are there any other games out the...
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- I love the Toy Story 3 version of Yahtzee Jr. It's my favorite game to play with my son. And I just taught him how to play Go Fish. He also really liked the Cariboo...
- I absolutely *love* the Curious George Discovery Beach game (http://www.target.com/Curious-George-Discovery-Beach-Game/dp/B001P4J01U)! My daughter got it for Christmas...
- Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, and Sequence for Kids are all fun at that age and not too boring for the parents. You can also play Go Fish with a regular deck of car...
