How should a parent discipline their child?
MaggieMay asks: How should I discipline my child?
When Handsome first brought me home from the pound, I had two main interests: First was Not Going Back To The Pound, and second was Continue reading
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Is it a child’s fault when their parents divorce?
MyrnaFan1 asks: My parents say they’re going to get a divorce. Is it my fault?
Okay, repeat after me:
No. Not a bit. Not in the least. Not a chance. Not one eensy weensy little bitty bit. Divorce is never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, EVER the kid’s fault.
People get married because they Continue reading
Why is my brother such a bonehead?
Sidd asks: Why is my brother such a bonehead?
Or your sister, or your cousin, or the foreign-exchange student who’s staying in your home? One simple answer: Because you’re there.
There’s no reason to Continue reading
What should kids do when their parents fight?
Gingko asks: What should I do when my parents fight?
Wow, this is scary stuff, isn’t it. There’s really nothing like when your parents fight. Just them being upset is kind of upsetting, isn’t it? I remember once when Handsome Continue reading
What kids should do when their parents are unreasonable
SeeGee95 asks: What should I do when my parents are unreasonable?
This is one of the toughest lessons for any young person, or dog, to learn. I thought Handsome was perfect, that he always did what was right. And then one day, he Continue reading
What movies are okay for kids to watch?
Newie asks: What movies are okay for kids to watch?
Dogs don’t have great eyesight, but we do have fantastic senses of smell. So the idea of looking at a movie screen or a television set, that has no smell to it, is BORING to me! Way more fun to sit on the front step listening and sniffing out the world around me.
But I understand people like these Continue reading
How to deal with a child’s tantrums
BusteRR asks: How should I deal with my child’s tantrums?
Aauuggh! I hate tantrums! Whenever I’m near one, I want to run away or hide under the bed. Too loud, too angry, too crazy!
Now it’s bad enough if it’s a kid having one, but when it’s an Continue reading