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
Category Archives for "Life Skills"
When are bad words okay for kids and teenagers?
JoannaLove asks: What do you think about bad words?
I don’t speak with words, I bark. But I definitely use bad language at times. Like when I see a squirrel or a dog I don’t like outside my window. Or, worst of all, a cat! Oh do I use nasty language then!
So it would make me a pretty big Continue reading
At recess, when is it best to tell on someone?
Louisa asks: At recess, when is it best to tell on someone, or not?
Ah, the politics of the playground! When I go to the dog park, it’s fun to tumble and tussle with the other pooches. Most of the time, everyone just has a great time. But sometimes, one of the other dogs gets too Continue reading
How to deal with a mean teacher.
StillRose asks: What should I do about my mean teacher? She hates me!
Handsome once had a teacher who just hated little boys. So it wasn’t just him she hated, but still it made his stomach hurt all year!
It’s no fun to be around people who don’t like you, I know. Some people don’t like Continue reading
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
Taking baths when you don’t want to
FeathersGirl asks: I don’t want to take a daily bath, but my parents say I have to. What should I do?
Oooooooooo! I hate baths! I hate baths! I hate lousy stinking baths!
I wrote a poem about them:
- I hate baths in summer!
- I hate baths in fall!
- Baths are just a Continue reading
How to deal with nightmares
BabyJayne asks: What should I do about nightmares?
I love to dream. You probably know what it looks like when dogs dream, especially if we’re dreaming about fighting bears or chasing Continue reading
How to handle sad moods when others don’t understand
MoonMan asks: Sometimes I’m sad for no reason. And people get angry at me for it. What should I do?
Wow, me too. I don’t know why it happens. Some people say it’s because of the stars or something, but some days I’m just blue! (and no, that doesn’t mean I’m Continue reading
2 What Every Youngster Needs to Know About Sex and Dating.
HarrietteS asks: How should I deal with it if my date wants to do more than I do?
Oh this is a really good question. And I really relate to both sides. You see, I’m a big lover, and usually that’s something people like (The singing group I was named after even had a hit song called “Everybody Loves a Lover!”). But sometimes I meet Continue reading
How much is okay to touch someone, or be touched?
Duchess07 asks: How much is okay to touch someone, or be touched?
I am a dog. And I’m a very friendly dog. So when people meet me, they usually think it’s okay to touch me. To pat my head, to rub my back, to scratch my tummy. And most of the time, they’re right – I love it!
But sometimes, I don’t. Maybe I Continue reading