Pets with Children: First Response
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What Is a Good Pet for 4 Year Old?
Asked by J.C. from Kansas City
on March 26, 2009
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Ok mom's my 4 year old would like a pet, a dog or cat is out of the question what I would like to know is are gerbils, hamsters or guina pigs good pet for a 4 yr old a...
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- Seems like there's been a lot of information out there lately about the problems pets like gerbils and such for young kids. Could you content her with fish? How abou...
- We have always had dogs, but as for a 'first' animal my son received it was a hermit crab when he was three. VERY small cage and very easy to take care of. Basically...
- Honestly anything as small as a gerbil or hamster should really be out of the question because they can be hurt so easy. I would suggest a rabbit because they stay cal...
NEED ADVICE! Dog Lifting His Leg and Urinating on Things in the House!!
Asked by S.R. from St. Louis
on May 26, 2009
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YUK!!!!!!! Our 100 pound Akita has recently started lifting his leg and urinating on things....including the carpet, an armchair, 2 different couches and even on a sta...
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Child Hitting Herself
Asked by J.P. from Philadelphia
on January 18, 2007
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My daughter is 17 months old and for the past couple weeks when she is told no or becomes furstrated she hits herself in the head. I'm becoming very upset when she do...
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- My son went through the same thing. He never hit himself in the head but he would slap his hands, he would pinch himself, and I think also that it is out of frustrati...
- It is a sign of frustration. My daughter does this too. I have learned to laugh it off. It is completely normal, and the reasons behind it are exactly what you said....
- Hi J., My son did the same thing. I turned it into a joke with him and said, "Don't hit my baby!" and would force a laugh, even though I truly didn't want him doin...
Do You Make Your Child Shake Hands with Adults? Added Info
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on January 15, 2011
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If they do it wrong, do you insist they redo it right?
We have a new mom helping at GIRL scouts who seems fixated on this and the kids are complaining. The ones w...
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- I don't think anything is wrong with teaching kids how to shake hands, but I do not insist that my daughter (age 8) shakes hands. She is reserved when meeting new adul...
- Honestly because my son is a kid he just "pounds" other people. Meaning fist to fist, because of germs. They started this in his cub scouts and in his MMA classes. ...
- Nope, I don't think it is right to force your child to do things they aren't comfortable with. I do insist they say hello and acknowledge someone after that you are ma...
Daddy and Toddler Tantrums
Asked by C.P. from San Antonio
on April 13, 2009
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Lately it seems that I am dealing with more than my three year olds tantrums. My husband gets just as wound up about her behavior and is so quick to respond by sendin...
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- I read that the average anger response is 2 seconds. After that it is much easier to get control of your emotions. Ask your husband to count to 10 if necessary befor...
- You've received a lot of advice to sift through. You'll just have to take the pieces that you think will work for you and your family. I would just like to add the s...
- Your letter is full of contridictions. You have an "incredible 3 year old little girl" who is an Unbelieveable screamer and does not respond to the word "No". In othe...
Was Your Child Bitten?
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on July 22, 2010
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If your child was bitten at preschool or daycare by another child (about 3 years old), what would your response be? It may or may not be the first time your child was ...
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- My child was bitten once at Day Care and I was absolutely livid. I taught him at an early age, NO BITING!! I knew this child had already bitten another child a few wee...
- My son was bitten when he was 16 months old by 1 boy at daycare. He was at an in home daycare and the biter was the provider's 2.5 yr old son. I know that biting happe...
- i think the daycare is supposed to have 3 cases happen before the biter is discharged. human bite is more dangerous than a dog bite, is what i remember. no my children...
Toddler Wakes up Too Early!
Asked by L.B. from Los Angeles
on May 1, 2008
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Hi! We don't know what to do. Our 21 month old daughter keeps waking up earlier and earlier! She now wants to start her day at 4AM, 4:30, if we're lucky. I put her...
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- I know you have a lot of responses but here is mine! My 1 year old sometimes does the same thing..I bring her into bed with me and she will sleep till 6:15. Occasion...
- Every month a baby changes. Okay, my son used to do that to, at certain developmental leaps. He would wake up all bright eyed and ready to play. BUT, I just laid hi...
- It seems to me, your only option is to put her to bed later and possibly adjust her nap schedule as well. As you probably know, she only requires a certain amount of ...
Seeking Parenting Advice?
Asked by J.D. from Seattle
on January 8, 2008
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Hi, I have a 27 month old girl who just recently decided she does not want to go to bed. As soon as we lay her down she screams, kicks, jumps and yells and it goes on...
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- Hi J., I think it is a normal phase that kids go through, and with # 2 on the way it will probably just keep changing. Around 2-2 1/2 we had him sleeping in his ow...
- Hi J.! As hard as it may be, your husband has the right idea. I recently had the same problem with my 15 month old. As long as you give in and go into the room your da...
- Is she getting out of bed or just yells? If she is getting out of bed then i would sit in her room and just put her back in bed without saying anything. Don't talk to...
Chemo for Dogs
Asked by D.R. from New York
on March 28, 2009
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Hi moms
I really need help on this one. My dog was just diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma which is a cnacer of the blood vessels. I was told it is very invasive and...
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- Sorry for your dog's illness. Did the vet tell you that there would be side effects to the chemo (vomiting, etc), or are you basing it on human reactions? I just list...
- I'm so sorry D.. I've been in your shoes. We had chemo on a dog when I was in high school, and it was awful for her. It made her very, very sick and miserable and d...
- Hi, D.. I used to work at a major veterinary hospital in Boston. I cannot speak to prognosis, I am not a vet, but i can tell you that most dogs handle chemotherapy bet...
Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
