Death of a Pet: Preschooler

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How to discipline toddler who hurt a cat?

A.S. asks from Detroit

Tonight at dinner, our four-year-old told us that she "choked the cat" today. Apparently, she was in her bedroom (having a tantrum) and she wanted the cat to stay on...

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How Do I Explain the Death of a Family Pet to My 4 Yr Old?

W.D. asks from Lincoln

Today we had to say "goodbye" to our cat Tucker. Due to health reasons he was put to sleep. I told my daughter that he's "with the angels" now..but she is asking may ...

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Explaining Death to a 3 Year Old

T.P. asks from Tampa

Hi moms, this one is stumping me! We had to put down our family pet this week while my son was at summer camp. We didn't want to talk about death with him as we do...

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Family Pet Bites Your Child?

S.S. asks from Memphis

I have a wonderful 3 year old, 75 lb boxer! Best dog, however, recently he has "nipped" at my youngest daughter. Background: He has a wonderful temperament and ha...

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DD Begging for Pet Bunny...

K.B. asks from Detroit

...and we've already told her NO. Multiple times. Just for the record, we do have pets. We have 1 older dog, 1 new puppy we got in October after our other dog su...

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Speaking to My Toddler About Death

J.B. asks from Atlanta

Hello Moms, I wondered if anyone has any advice on talking to my three year old about death. I realize at three she will not fully understand the concept, but I am...

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How Do You Explaim Death to a 3 Year Old

J.D. asks from Colorado Springs

We just lost a family member (my daughter's uncle and godfather). My daughter, who is 3 1/2, was very close to this person and I don't know how to explain to her that...

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Guidelines for 'Quiet Time' for 4 Year Old

C.H. asks from Chicago

We are hoping to drop our 4 year old's nap in February to aim for an earlier bedtime. We would like to institute a quiet time in the afternoon and were wondering what...

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What Do I Do with Cat Pooping Around the House?

L.F. asks from Minneapolis

I have a 13 year old female cat. Over the past 6 months, she has started pooping/peeing in places other than her box. The vet cannot find any medical reason. We've...

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Should I Let My Cat Live with Other Family?

H.X. asks from Los Angeles

I have a sweat cat. He's much like a dog, friendly, loving affectionate. I love him and have had him 7 years. However, I have no time for him with two little one'...