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How to Explain a Dog's Death
Asked by R.P. from Sacramento
on July 10, 2008
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My in-laws just put their dog down this week. He was old and very sick. Since they are my part time day care providers, my three year old knows the dog pretty well. ...
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- The TRUTH! The other moms are probably right that your son won't think that much of it, esp. if it's not your pet. I don't think he's going to make the grandparent c...
- The best thing to do is to be honest. Life and death are natural and happens. My husbands ex and him sheltered their kids from death so when a family member did pass a...
- I went through this a couple years ago when our son was three. Our family dog died a couple weeks after his sister was born, so a lot of change at one time. I read on...
Parents Wanting to Visit with Their dog...what Would You Do?
Asked by M.E. from Jacksonville
on October 15, 2011
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My parents are wanting to come down for a short visit. The only issue: they want to bring their dog. I live in a very small 2 bedroom, 1 bath house with my husband and...
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- well, i would suggest a pet-friendly hotel for them to stay in while they visit if I lived in a small 2bedroom 1 bath place - that's not fun to have 6 people vying for...
- i don't understand why anyone would assume that their dog needs to be included when they go visit someone. that's just plain rude to me, and that's before adding the f...
- If you "ABSOLUTELY" will not let the dog in the house, then the best thing IMO is for them to have a neighbor come take care of their dog while they're away - at THEIR...
Does the Man in Your Life Wear Pink?
Asked by C.J. from Milwaukee
on June 22, 2011
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My ex-Marine husband wears pink a LOT because he's that kind of 'rebel.' He has some awesome skater shoes he designed himself and one of the colors is pink. All the m...
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- C.: Sorry - you are NEVER an EX Marine....once a Marine - ALWAYS a Marine! Semper Fi!!! My USAF hubby wears pink, lavender and sometimes purple!!! He wears a...
- hahaha! my husband...no way! he does wear purple though (lavendar), only one or two dress shirts, never a casual shirt. People always comment about those purple shir...
- NO WAY! My husband would never wear pink and thank goodness too because I think it looks terrible on guys.
8 Year Old Needs to Be More Responsible
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on June 4, 2008
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How can I get my girl to take better care of her things? She has nine drawers in her dressing area and they are a shambles all the time. I just bought her new summer...
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- I think that you have been living in my house!!!! I have the same problem but I have 4 kids that do this and I do work full time too!!! It is a constant screaming ma...
- I have one child who likes a clean room and another who, I am amazed that, our "definition" of clean is so different-she can be a tornado. I would start from the beg...
- Sometimes the task is overwhelming for young children--it was for me at that age. Modeling is a great teacher. Clean the room along side her showing her how to do it...
Disgruntled Kitty Issues
Asked by J.L. from Columbus
on December 27, 2008
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I have two cats.
One cat, Jack, I've had since he was a kitten. He was my first kitty and it has been often said by my friends, "You don't own Jack, Jack owns you....
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- You might want to try a pharamone plug in "air freshener". My mom has had to use one because one of their female cats is territorial and would spray or inappropriately...
- J., A friend of mine had a similar situation as you. Oreo would pee when the family made her mad. She got her spayed and she has since not peed on anything. So, ...
- We had issues with our cat when we moved to an old farm house. There was a cat that lived here before we did, and that cat made messes, which lead to our cat making m...
Toddler with Irrational Fears?
Asked by J.W. from Panama City
on May 27, 2008
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Lately, my 22 month old daughter seems to be afraid of everything! Not the typical monsters in the closet but things like loud noises, waves at the beach, barking dog...
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- My brother went through the same sort of thing after getting tubes in his ears. It is a hard process. Even after his ears where better, he still had the "fear of eve...
- You sound like a very concerned and loving Mommy but make sure that you don't go overboard when she freaks. I'd say that whenever she is frightened to comfort her in ...
- I wouldn't say that these are irrational fears, these are normal for that age. Have you seen the book on "What To Expect With 2 Year Olds"? Something like that, ther...
What Is Reasonable/extreme Cold Weather for a 1 Year Old.
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on December 1, 2011
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Ok I have this dog, that gets destructive and separation anxiety if left alone for a long period of time. We have decided to stick it out with her. She if finally hous...
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- It is all about dressing for the weather and it sounds like you have that covered. Enjoy the fresh air and exercise you get and ignore the people who think you should...
- LOL 35 degrees is fine! Your neighbors are nuts. I walk and jog at as low as 35 degrees with under armor capris under long (but lightweight) running pants plus a short...
- Are your neighbors originally from MN?? I think 35 sounds like beautiful weather for taking out an appropriately dressed toddler. Bundled up, with a face mask and ex...
Love and Logic Help Needed ASAP!
Asked by B.B. from Portland
on February 8, 2011
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We have been trying to implement Love and Logic parenting ideas in our home for the past few months. Overall it has been working well.
I need ideas for consequence...
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- Just a thought for next time...if the same scenario happens with the dog. Remove the dog from your son, if your son doesn't listen. The dog is a lot easier to control....
- I never heard of the Love and Logic parenting system but I think I have a common sense and logical approach to raising kids. So take this advice for what ever you thi...
- I loveeee amanda's response, I'm going to use that b/c my daughter throws her shoes at my mom sometimes. It goes so well with the "you went in the street so you have t...
To Own a Ferret or to Not Own a Ferret
Asked by R.V. from Tulsa
on April 10, 2008
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My 10 year old son wants a pet. I have a 2 year old daughter and a 17 year old son as well. The plus side, we already own a lot of baby gates. But can a ferret clim...
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- Look on Craigs List for Ferrets needing homes. There are a lot of them! Find out the problems. Also, A rat makes an excellent pet. The males are pretty smelly th...
- I knew someone that had a ferret for a long time. He was cute, and fun for awhile, but even with his scent glands removed he was pretty smelly. They can get anywhere...
- Hey Ro, I had a couple of ferretts when I was younger (in middle school)and they were awesome. Just like a cat, they use the bathroom in a litter box. The ferrets wer...
HELP, 6 Year Old Throwing Horrible Fits!!
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on February 3, 2007
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I have a child that has been having Horrible fits this week. So bad that now I have a broken widnow, and two holes in my wall. But there was much more than that. He hu...
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- Hello M.: My name is C. and I have answers you need to hear about. Maggie is a friend with an 11 year old and until three months ago he was kicking holes in the wall...
- Hi M. I also have a child who has been acting up lately she is 5 and I am not sure if she is getting it from other kids in school but her little fits are getting awful...
- Dear M., I just signed on and read your column. I work for a medical doctor who is also a M.D. Homoepathy. We see many children in our practice who exhibit the sa...
