Pets & Litterbox
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A Delicate Situation
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on May 24, 2010
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I am 33 weeks pregnant, and when my husband and I first told my family that we were pregnant (about 10 weeks), we asked my mom if she would be willing to come and stay...
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- Why do some people just not 'get it'? I am so sorry that you're going through this and that your parents are dumping more stress on an already stressful event. T...
- Hi B., I haven't read all the responses, but I think you are dong the right thing. You offered them options out the wazoo, and they are not taking them. Another t...
- It sucks that your parents are being so unreasonable. My grandma has a dog that snaps and scratches, but we told her we wouldnt come over unless she kept the dog in he...
How Do You Find a Nanny???
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on January 23, 2008
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Hi moms! I have a 2 year old and one on the way. We just found out that my husband's job is going to be taking him to Europe for several weeks each month for the nex...
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- Hi J., I saw your posting and wondered if you'd considered the flexibility of hosting a live-in au pair? I will be glad to advise about the program if you'd like to ...
- I have over 20 yrs of childcare experience and cpr/first aid certified and a Medical Assistant as well. My passions are making a difference in life, helping others and...
- There are a number of websites out there...NannyNet, enannysource, gonannies, etc. Most of them offer places where nannies can post and where you can also post specif...
Mastiff Growling/snaping at 8 Month Old Daughter
Asked by C.B. from Springfield
on April 8, 2008
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If there are any animal behavior specialists out there, or anyone that has undergone similar issues, we need your help!!!
This is probably going to be a long one, s...
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- Dogs gotta go. Probably unable to be around small kids & babies. Dog has no life if you separate, then dog gets ignored. You could try extreme training but that's cost...
- Hi Corie, I'm sorry you are having to deal with this new and very stressful situation. I decided to respond to this post as we had a carin terrier we had to get rid o...
- Just wondering if your dog has gotten any better with the baby or if you have found out if there is an underlying issue. I have 2 rotts and used to get tons of critisc...
Picking a Baby Name!
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on July 1, 2010
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Okay, I already typed this post once and then the computer deleted it. Arg! So, to retype the whole thing! Anyway, I recently posted a request for baby names. I wa...
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- You've had a lot of great advice here, so I'll just add that you shouldn't stress out too much (I know, easier said than done, right?) With my daughter I had always ha...
- I personally would RUN as fast as possible from any name in the top ten...as a former teacher, I did not like having 5 Davids in the same class...there are plenty of n...
- If you have names you and your husband love. use them. Your daughter will fit her name. If the name is common, your daughter can pick out a nickname or she'll just...
JFF, Sex Talk with a 3 Year Old??
Asked by J.K. from Kalamazoo
on August 25, 2012
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So since I had my ds 7 months ago, my 3 yr old dd has many questions. First it was the names of private parts, since she was saying he had a "little rabbit" down ther...
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- This question did not go the way I thought it was going. Too funny!
- Oh so funny! Yes, I have found that the more matter of fact I am about it, the fewer questions he asks. I had a little boy about 7 mos ago. So my belly has been a topi...
- You're like a fun vending machine! Let's hope she doesn't ask for a pony!
Dog Acting Strangely
Asked by L.H. from Pittsburgh
on June 4, 2009
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We have a four year old Bichon Frise. She is not fixed. She has never had any puppies. The past day she has been acting weird. She has been picking up my kid's stu...
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- Could be what I believe they call a false pregnancy. They carry stuffed animals around with them and treat them likes puppies. I can't understand why your dog is not...
- If you are that worried take her to the vet to make sure she is not pregnant. She could be jealous and want attention that is why she is taking the toys or may be her ...
- My brother's husky was the same way. She would take stuffed animals from a bed and take it to where she slept. After awhile she did the same with various other objects...
School Issues
Asked by G.D. from New London
on February 1, 2010
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I'm very upset with the school. I've been asking for things to be done for my son for 3 different grades now, 4 if you include the year at the elementary school. Even ...
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- One of the first things that needs to be done at this point, if you're planning to keep your son in that school, is to request a PET. This is so that everything is wri...
- As a former teacher, I would recommend finding someone to work with your son 1-on-1 (if you can afford it). College students are GREAT with this and will work for a l...
- gosh, the whole glucose thing threw me off the loop. i hope your emails to school staff are better organized, in paragraphs, discussing each point. you should seek ass...
Have 10 Yo Dd Tested?
Asked by A.R. from San Francisco
on February 15, 2012
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Hi moms! I'm concerned about my 10 year old daughter, who's a year ahead in school (5th grader) and has been d...
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- Can she tell you what order she does things in the morning? Can she recall what order things happened in a story she read? If you are worried, talk to your pediatricia...
- My daughter is only 5 and academically she sounds J. like your daughter. She has trouble in reading comprehension in K but somehow is in the advance reading group for...
- As a teacher, there seems like some red flags that you should get checked out. I would start with your pediatrician and get tested for an auditory processing disorder ...
Changing the Cat Box While Pregnant??
Asked by P.G. from Killeen
on April 22, 2008
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Hi,
We have never had kitties while I have been pregnant. So I was wondering what are the reasons you can't change it? What can happen? I have looked it up online a...
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- P...... Please, Please, Please let someone else change the litter box!!! My husband has toxoplasmosis! He did get it from cats. He was lucky enough to not get it when...
- I had birds when I was pregnant. They said the same thing about them. Its all about the poop. I would say just have the Hub change it, or wear gloves. Wash your hands....
- Yes it can make your baby deaf and blind. Some cats carry a paracite in thier feces that can be transferred to your unborn baby causing terrible birth defects. Do not ...
A 16 Month Old and a Newborn
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on October 8, 2007
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I have 7 weeks left in my pregnancy and when my new son arrives he will join a 4 1/2 year old sister and by then a 16 month old brother. I am not so concerned about ho...
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- My son was about 15 1/2 mo when his sister was born...and he was jealous, but he never look it out on the baby, just my husband and I. He started hitting us to try to...
- We made sure to have our son rub my belly as much as possible. It's quite obvious he noticed the bump. We would say, "Hello, Baby." and rub my tummy, then have him d...
- I have a 20 month old and am due with baby #2 in December. What I have done is encourage him to be more independant. I don't hold or pick him up as much, and encour...
