(Lets face it kids are full of honesty, they say it as they see it. This is a new column written from the ‘HONEST’ observations from our children. It touches on all aspects of the process of growing up and how we as parents can improve ourselves from a child’s point of view).
It’s a Dog’s world out there
So the other day Dad comes home with a puppy. I see him getting out of the car with the cute bundle in his arms and I think to myself, get comfortable my child, snuggle more deeply into your blanket, find a thumb to suck on, left one today, call Teddy for all is about to break loose.
You see Mum hates dogs, she was badly mauled by a dog when she was child and has never got over her fear. I of course know everything about my Mummy dearest, she is my sun and my world revolves around her, especially since she comes equipped with milk.
Anyways I digress, Dad of course, after ten years of marriage knows squat. He hop, skips and jumps, like a lamb to slaughter, through the door, unable to contain his eagerness. Mum takes one look, her eyes swell to the size of saucers and the barrage of questions start to volley through the house. YOU brought a DOG home?..
Has it been vaccinated?.Whoose is it?. You never asked me?.It’s not staying here. Do you not realize we have a baby in the house?. Do you not remember I have ASTHAMA?. What are you going to do when it attacks the baby and rips its fingers off..WHAT WHAT?...You’ll end up with a child with NO fingers!!!!.Fine let your wife die from an asthma attacks and allow your child to be maimed. A DOG!!!!!!!!.
Wow, impressive, all this was done in a matter of two minutes, she only stopped to take a deep breath. In the momentary silence Big sister waddles in after watching Nemo, and says ‘I don’t want a dog, I want a fish’. Poor Dad, majority rules, I always side with mum on everything, maybe you can have one in your old age Dad, wait till you’re more grown up! Bye Bye doggy.
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Expert Advice – Preparing the family dog for the new baby
Just because you are having a baby does not mean you are going to get rid of the family dog. Start as early as possible familiarize the dog with the fact that a new baby will be part of the household soon.
Some of the ways you could do it would be to start obedience training, work on any behavior issues your dog has and socialize your dog to babies.
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Expert Advice – Why are Pets good for kids
• Two out of five kids seek out their pet when they’re upset.
• Kids with pets tend to develop more responsibility and discipline.
• Kids who regularly care for a pet usually become more socially competent with other kids and adults.
• Two out of five kids play with their pet when they’re bored.
• Kids with pets are more likely to interpret nonverbal communication and body language correctly.
• Four out of five kids say their pet is one of their playmates.
• Kids tend to be more empathetic when they have a pet.
• Almost all kids name their pet when asked to name their 10 most important individuals in their lives.
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Expert Advice – What is Asthma
Asthma (from the Greek ἅσθμα, ásthma, "panting") is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm.[2] Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Expert Advice –How Can I Tell if my Child Has Asthma?
Not all children have the same asthma symptoms, and these symptoms can vary from episode to episode in the same child. Possible signs and symptoms of asthma in children include:
Frequent coughing spells, which may occur during play, at night, or while laughing or crying
A chronic cough (which may be the only symptom)
Less energy during play
Rapid breathing (intermittently)
Complaint of chest tightness or chest "hurting"
Whistling sound when breathing in or out -- called wheezing.
See-saw motions in the chest from labored breathing. These motions are called retractions.
Shortness of breath, loss of breath
Tightened neck and chest muscles
Feelings of weakness or tiredness
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Expert Advice – Dog Attacks on Children
Health officials say dogs bite or attack more than 4.5 million people each year, killing an average of 20 people. Young children are often the most vulnerable to these attacks. This is because children are smaller and project fearful or excitable energy when interacting with dogs.
By Mayuri Jayasinghe
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