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How Do I Begin to Tell My 5 Year Old Daughter the Cat Died?
Asked by M.B. from New York
on April 12, 2007
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I found my cat today. She was lying on the floor dead. I'm so sad and I know I will have to tell my daughter when she gets home from school and I don't know where to...
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- Hi M., I had a problem telling my daughter we had to put my dog to sleep. I just told her that he was sick(he was 14) and he was very very old and he is in Heaven now....
- ADDING TO WHAT I WROTE BEFORE: JUST BUILDING OFF OF JEN C'S ADVICE OF THE HELIUM BALLOON. PERHAPS PLANTING A BABY TREE THAT WILL GROW FOREVER, IN MEMORY OF YOUR CAT?...
- What we did when my 3yr old daughter bird died,was let her see it for herself. She asked questions and we answered them. Treat her like a big girl. Explain what happen...
Need Advice: What to Tell Young Children That Their Dog Is Dying.
Asked by J.O. from Boston
on August 6, 2009
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Hi there - Well I have a 22 month old and a 3.4 year old boys who ADORE our family dog. He is a wonderful black Lab who has cancer and the vet thought that he would on...
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- J., I am sorry you are going through the impending loss of a dog. The advice you have gotten is wonderful and thoughtful. One thing which has helped our family in the...
- Im so sorry about your dog! I went through the same thing a few years ago. My daughter was 2 and half and also adored our dog and my son was not a year yet so he didnt...
- Dear J., I have a 3.5 year old son and 5.5 year old daughter and although the family has yet to have a pet of our own, my Mother, the kids Grammie had a 17 year old...
10 To Boy Is Angry, Needs Intervention (Divorce, Death Looming)
Asked by S.E. from San Antonio
on August 15, 2008
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We are new here so my 10 year old is getting ready to start a new school, his grandfather is dying of cancer, and his parents are going through a divorce. He's got a ...
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- Jewish Family services provides counseling and referrals: Jewish Family and Children’s Service 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 250, San Antonio, TX 78231 Phone: ##...
- Try Dr. Sara Stevenson on Broadway.
- S.: My heart goes out to you and your children. My 10 year old, although not enduring the same circumstances that you are, still needed some intervention and couns...
Fabric Dye
Asked by K.C. from Kansas City
on March 7, 2007
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I have a set of white curtains that I am considering dying blue for my sons room.I was wondering if anyone has done this before. So if you can recommend a dye or tips ...
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- Just be sure to consider the fabric content. Cottons dye great, but synthetics don't...
- I've used Rit dye. It works well. Just follow the directions to the letter, and if the fabric is pretty thick you'll want to use more dye. Also, I noticed with some sl...
- I've always had good results with Rit dye. the longer you leave it soaking in the color, the deeper it will be.
How Do You Tell a Child......
Asked by C.H. from Lincoln
on July 17, 2008
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When a close relative (grandma, grampa, uncle, etc.) dies. How do you tell a special needs child that the certain person or people are in heaven?? Any help or sugges...
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- I dont have a special needs child, but I can offer some info on how I explained the death of a grandfather to my child. I told them that when people got old or sick so...
- Depends on the child and exactly how they are special needs. What their maturity level is etc. My mom passed away when I was 19 very young. When I had my daughter I...
- I have had a similiar situation in the last week, except instead of a family member, it was my best friends dad (my son is VERY close to her), and he is not special ne...
Therapy for 8 Year Old?
Asked by Z. from Columbus
on February 21, 2009
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My 8 year old son was caught throwing away his writing homework in the recycling bin. He truly hates to read and write, but loves math and science. He is in the gifted...
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- i would listen to your warning bells. my son said similar things when he was in kindergarden & i talked to his teacher that night & requested that he start seeing the ...
- This doesn't sound normal to me. Acting out by throwing the homework away could be a response to the situation. Maybe he was frustrated that he isn't good at writing. ...
- An eight yr old boy with a special needs child - Yes he needs therapy - HOME therapy! He needs "mom" dates and "mom" time. I have been there - I have had 3 special n...
Anyone Have Advice?
Asked by A.D. from San Diego
on January 2, 2009
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Hi. I'm just wondering if any of you know how to deal with or cope or whatever with losing someone. My mother is currently dying of incurable cancer... and it's killin...
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- I know you are hurting, But you need to think about the pain and misery of your mom, she will be in a much happier place, pain free, and a gardian angle. Help her to g...
- A., I am so sorry to hear about the course your mom's cancer has taken. I can hardly imagine how hard it must be for you to journey with your mom toward the end of he...
- A., I'm so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I just lost my mom in May 2007 from pancreatic cancer, so I kind of know how you might feel, though I don't pretend to ev...
Terminal Illness
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on September 19, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My father-in-law is terminal with cancer. My adult children and my 15 year old know the details and circumstances of his illness and realize that he is dy...
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- Hi T., I feel for you, my dad passed away in May from cancer and it was devestating. I didn't even know how to tell my 15 and 10 year old about it, but I knew I ha...
- I believe in raising my children to self thinking and self reliant ( be your own counsel) this requires to always tell them the truth about the common taboo subjects l...
- Dear T., It seems with your wisdom and sensitivity everything will be all right ...and I think you have the right idea by giving information as things ...
Dying Hair at Home??
Asked by K.B. from Buffalo
on July 16, 2009
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ok, so silly question, but i've always (besides in college) had my hair dyed professionally. the problem is, now that i stay at home with the kiddos, i feel bad every...
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- I have no advice but would love to know if there are any hairdresser moms that would be interested in doing hair for us moms that cannot afford the salons! Willing to...
- Hi K., You have already got a lot of great suggestions but I work where we have a Cosmetology classes. We do not charge for our services. Other local beauty schools ...
- Hi K., I totally understand what you mean. I've been a SAHM for 5 years and it was really hard to stop going to the salon. Plus I've now started getting gray so doing...
Putting Our Cat down - How Do I Tell My 4 Year Olds?
Asked by A.P. from Glens Falls
on July 10, 2008
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Our cat is 20 years old and it's time. He's been with my husband for this entire time (and me for 16 years) so it's obviously an emotional time for Dad, as well as th...
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- Hi A., I am so sorry to hear about your beloved cat, I know how hard it is to make that choice. With kids as young as 4, I would not tell them that you are putting...
- Hi A., My sympathies to you...losing a pet is hard at any age. I may be in the minority here, but I always tell the truth, in age appropriate terms, of course. ...
- Since you are not "religious" my answer may not help, BUT....our 19 year old cat passed last August...(we have several cats & a dog) I actually "prayed" that she would...
