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Claustrophobic Dog
She is large and pretty much an outside dog - a bull in a china shop when she comes in. She has a great dog house. However, she refuses to go inside ...
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- Do you bring her inside at night? As long as you do, then I wouldn't worry about her being cold, expecially as you say she's a large breed and I assume you live in Phx...
- quit stressing the dog out by trying to force her into a small space - she will be fine outside - she has fur - get her a bed for outside that when she lays in will he...
- I would still bring her inside, at least at night. If she's not inside often, she will probably romp around like crazy until she settles down. The more she's inside,...
Seeking Advice on ADHD Child
He was like a bull in a China shop. He was not maliciously breaking things or making a mess, it just seemed to constantly happen. ...
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- B-vitamins with folic acid and Omega 3's are a natural way to help with ADHD..if you are interested in high quality supplements, I can give you the information! Tha...
- I have a 9 year old nephew that is the same way (he's ADHD as well). I live with him and my sister. It can be frustrating at times but he's a very sweet kid. I thin...
- My son has ADD and he's never been particularly destructive. He's very forgetful though and has left Yu -gi-oh cars and other toys in his pants pockets to be run thro...
Boys vs Girls........
As far as your son's behavior, as long as he is nice to the other kids and is not being a "bull in a china shop", I do not see what is wrong with letting ...
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- He sounds normal to me too. All of my kids are prone to be runners. My daughter, who is now 16 years old, was an only child for a long time till she was 11 years ...
- J., He may be a normal little boy or maybe not. My son is exactly the same way you describe and he's a little over 3 now. After years of wondering why other people...
- beware: your daughter could be as wild! my children are the exact opposite of yours. my son was the mild mannered one, went with the flow, only had a couple of tantrum...
Need Help with 11Yr Old Email Issue
It's so much better to "handle with care" than to go into it like a bull in a china shop and have it blow up in your face. I think that would only make ...
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- M., As the burden of knowledge of this situation has come before you, I would start taking notes. There is that saying about if you see one mouse, there are probably ...
- Your husband is right. You handled it perfectly by talking to her and telling her the possiblilities. Anything further would be meddling.
- As a mom of grown children, I would contact the other child's parents and let them read the message. Let them drawn their own conclusions. Children need to learn email...
Teaching Not to Hit
He's more like a bull in a China shop, not knowing his own strength. I've been in charge of nurseries for a long time, and all the kids end up pushing ...
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- When your child is hitting you, you need to be gentle but firm and hold him with his arms down at his sides and his legs unable to move. It's called a gentle body hold...
- Hi S., In a parenting class I learned the "You Hit You Sit" method. It worked for my daughter, who is tall and rough herself. The parent MUST be present for it to wo...
- Sounds like the best thing for you to try is to teach him how to control his strength, and get him to realize that it hurts when he hits. Practice doing things softly...
8 Year-old Plays Too Rough
His pre-school teacher once mentioned that he's a "bull in a china shop". We've tried to explain to him that he's got to make the right choice when it comes ...
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- Since you mentioned his preschool teacher it sounds like this has been going on since a young age. It may be that he doesn't percieve touch as you or I would. Does he ...
- I have a nephew with the same problem. WE started giving him a time out when this happened.Your son is old enough for consequences! Seriouly before someone gets hurt r...
- Honestly at 8 years old, you should be able to sit him down and tell him the exact thing you just descirbed. You know he isn't doing it on purpose, but he is being way...
Daughter Injured at Girl Scout Outing
... better than we do and as a parent that has been a hard thing to watch as that my daughter is like a bull in china shop bruised from tail to stern! ...
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- I am glad to hear your daughter is alright, and I would make sure to speak with her troop leader regarding supervision at future events. Yes, accidents do happen even...
- I don't know what you have done since I am reading this days later than the post but thought I would offer some information to you as that I am a Leader & have to agre...
- Hi V., I hope your daughter is okay. I am a leader and this is also a leaders nightmare. If this was a girlscout outing your leader should have had insurance thru yo...
Obsessive Compulsive Mother-In-Law
My mother in law is a bull in a china shop. She is pushy, rude, an simply does what she wants....WHEN she wants. I have actually come home to her throwing ...
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- Mostly great advice given already! The first thing that popped into my head is (pardon the candor, but you asked) was that perhaps you might be the one who is a bit Ob...
- I think that this is your husband's battle to fight. This is his mother and he needs to put up some firm boundaries. You are the one caught in the middle and if he s...
- I laughed when I saw the title to your post because that is so my mother-in-law. I see features of both my mother and my mother-in-law in your situation, and if I didn...
Claustrophobic Dog
She is large and pretty much an outside dog - a bull in a china shop when she comes in. She has a great dog house. However, she refuses to go inside ...
Answers
- Do you bring her inside at night? As long as you do, then I wouldn't worry about her being cold, expecially as you say she's a large breed and I assume you live in Phx...
- quit stressing the dog out by trying to force her into a small space - she will be fine outside - she has fur - get her a bed for outside that when she lays in will he...
- I would still bring her inside, at least at night. If she's not inside often, she will probably romp around like crazy until she settles down. The more she's inside,...
8 Year-old Plays Too Rough
His pre-school teacher once mentioned that he's a "bull in a china shop". We've tried to explain to him that he's got to make the right choice when it comes ...
Answers
- Since you mentioned his preschool teacher it sounds like this has been going on since a young age. It may be that he doesn't percieve touch as you or I would. Does he ...
- I have a nephew with the same problem. WE started giving him a time out when this happened.Your son is old enough for consequences! Seriouly before someone gets hurt r...
- Honestly at 8 years old, you should be able to sit him down and tell him the exact thing you just descirbed. You know he isn't doing it on purpose, but he is being way...
