Pet Loss: Preschooler

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Death of a Beloved Pet

K.M. asks from Charlotte

I need some help deciding how to explain the death of our dog Cooper to our 3 year old, CAllie. Cooper is 14 years old and has multiple cancers. We will probably ha...

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Death of a Pet

L.E. asks from San Francisco

So my parent's dog just passed away yesterday and I need your wisdom in how to prepare my 3y/o for the fact that he will not be there the next time we go over. He's ...

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Seeking Moms Who Have Helped Grieving Child; Grandparents' Dog Died

L.S. asks from Richmond

Our-I am the grandmother--dog died suddenly and our almost eight year old grandson was really upset, crying uncontollably and then explaining that he is worried that ...

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How to Tell 3 Year Old We Have to Give Away One of Our Dogs

T.S. asks from Los Angeles

We have 2 dogs. One is a 5 years old and one is 6 months old. The 5 year old is big and doesn't seem interested in our 4 year old daughter that much but we've had h...

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Having a Pet Bird

J.G. asks from Boston

I have two girls, 4 and 6, who would love to have a pet, however, I do not want the responsibility of a larg animal like a cat or a dog. Instead I ws thinking about s...

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How to Get 4 Year Old to Eat Meat!!

K.H. asks from Reno

I have a beautiful 4 year old son who would rather eat fruit than chips and cut up fresh veggies than popcorn! It is amazing and I love it! My mom said I was the same...

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Do You Have a Rat as a Pet?

S.J. asks from Saginaw

If so do you find it to be a lot of work? Do you find it to be a good pet for young children 6 and under? We have thought about this a lot and know that we cannot/do ...

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4 Year Old with 'Strange' Sleeping Habits

D.R. asks from Wichita

I need your help. My (almost) 4 year old son has developed the strangest habits at night and I'm really starting to worry about him. Here's the scenario: I put him ...

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Pet Bunny?

J.R. asks from Grand Rapids

My daughter fell in love with a bunny today, and really wants one. She is almost 4 and actually very responsible with pets. She would keep it in her room. Obviou...

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Sigh - Pet Death - Fish - How to Break It to Him

P.G. asks from Dallas

Yeah, I know we all go through this. Our beta fish that we've had for 2.5 years died. Not sure what happened. My son hasn't noticed. I just did. Son is 5. It was more...