Pet Loss: Child

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Our Cat Died, Need Help Explaining to 3 Year Old

S.W. asks from Montgomery

Our cat Shadow passed away unexpectadly of unknown cause. I have explained to my 6 year old that she has gone on to heaven and he understands, but my 3 year old son ...

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Son Wants a Pet

L. asks from Atlanta

My 6 year old son wants a pet. I am not crazy about the idea of adding an animal to the household because I'm sure I will be the primary caregiver. He is such a sweet...

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Swimming Fear Issues in 5 Year Old

L.I. asks from Dallas

I'm not quite sure what to do about my 5 year old daughter's fear of putting her face in the water. This is the 3rd year we have tried swimming lessons. This is the t...

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My 5 Year Old Is a Habitual Liar.

J.M. asks from Raleigh

My 5 year old tells lies almost daily. I have read that this is normal behavior for this age, (ie: using their imagination, realizing that others don't magically know...

19

Cat Adoption?

F.B. asks from New York

Mamas & Papas- Considering getting a cat. I know that certain long haired ones trigger my allergies, but I've been in places with short haired ones, at length, wit...

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My 5 Year Old Makes up Stories That Could Get Us in Trouble. What Do I Do?

J.P. asks from Kansas City

My 5 year old has a really good imagination. He makes stuff up that people actually believe. He told his daycare teachers for so long that he used to have a little ...

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Cat Question from a Non-cat Person

P. asks from Dallas

Hi everyone My daughter is begging for a pet. She's 3 1/2. She wants a cat. Personally I am a dog person and know nothing about cats. We do not currently have a dog ...

33

Hamster died....should I Tell My Daughter or Replace Him?

A.S. asks from Chicago

Hey gals! My daughters hamster of almost 2 years died today. The kicker is we got it for her on her 4th birthday..so she's very excited to celebrate with the hams...

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How Not to Struggle with a 6 Year Old Every Morning Before School?

L.M. asks from Sherman

I been very frustrated and not looking forwarding during school week to wake my son up to get him ready to go school. He always, always fights with me and tells me h...

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Content Appropriate Books for Mature 5 Year Old

E.M. asks from Washington DC

Hello ladies, My daughter is 5 and has always loved books. She is happy to read books like Henry and Mudge and Dr Seuss, but she really enjoys long chapter books ...