The totally off-topic thread

[Flashback]

And now parents can't say No to their kids so we have to tell packagers not to have cartoons on their packaging. Gosh. I can recall many a tantrum when I wouldn't let the kids have what they wanted but didn't give up. I guess many of the younger generation doesn't have No as part of their vocab.

It seems to scar people for life as I work with a few who don't seem to know what no means.

 

[JohnK]

I guess many of the younger generation doesn't have No as part of their vocab.

I keep trying to tell a 9 month old "No" but she just looks at me with those gorgeous eyes and cries.

 

[Denali]

So whats triggering her night terrors? Her routine changed, she witnessed or heard something distressing, inappropriate TV or story time?

 

[Pushka]

I keep trying to tell a 9 month old "No" but she just looks at me with those gorgeous eyes and cries.

And there you go! Kids have always looked at their parents with those gorgeous eyes - it isn't something that has just been invented.

So whats triggering her night terrors? Her routine changed, she witnessed or heard something distressing, inappropriate TV or story time?

I think that age 2-3 that kids change their cognitive thinking and so they realize that their world is not one of complete attachment to an adult but sometimes they are on their own = scary.

 

[AisleSeat]

We just took the side off our two-year daughters cot. She falls out at night onto the pillows we laid out but miraculously doesn't wake up even when I pick her up and put her back in bed. We have a rolled up towel under the fitted sheet and I think it helps somewhat.

Fingers crossed she doesn't start to experience these night terrors any time soon, like GarretM's daughter.

 

[Denali]

Yesterday we had another evac. I think its 5 for the month of June.

As predicted, everyone wandered off like sheep to get coffee and/or lunch and didnt go to the evac point because they are over it, so I had to threaten them to be read the OH&S Evac policy if they didnt do as they are suppose to do.

 

[love_the_life]

I keep trying to tell a 9 month old "No" but she just looks at me with those gorgeous eyes and cries.

I thought she would look at you with those gorgeous eyes and smile. Enough to melt Daddy's resolve.

 

[docjames]

GarrettM you could get a bigger bed. Little ones love getting into your bed. It doesn't help you sleep.

Our 3yo is unsettled overnight at the moment, and our 6yo went through the same thing at about the same age.

Our solution was to build a "nest" on the floor with blanket, pillows etc.

So the toddler can come into your room, discover you there and that all is well, then sleep in the "nest".

They feel safe, you still get sleep (minus a slight interruption when they come in).

If they have had nights in your bed already, the first night or two they usually hold out for that, until it's "nest or your (child's) room". Then they start just coming in and getting in the nest.

 

[Pushka]

Actually thinking about this I went through a weird sleep period too. I can remember it so gosh knows how old I was. I couldn't go to sleep in my bed. So my parents in their wisdom let me go to sleep in a folding chair in the lounge with TV on etc until I fell asleep and then dad would carry me to bed. I stayed asleep once I got there.

I think it's important to treat some issues in life as a phase - this too shall pass. It helps keep things and feelings under some control.

 

[JohnK]

I thought she would look at you with those gorgeous eyes and smile. Enough to melt Daddy's resolve.

When she grabs my glasses from my face and starts biting them she cries when I take the glasses back. Need to give her something else to forget.

 

[Pushka]

When she grabs my glasses from my face and starts biting them she cries when I take the glasses back. Need to give her something else to forget.

Distraction works a treat. "oh, look at that funny dog" - "oh dear, it just scurried away. Maybe it will come back."

 

[blackcat20]

Booked a dog trainer to come and deal with the two dogs; fights have been increasing and now they cant be left alone together at all. We've resorted to putting leashes on and anchoring them to furniture on opposite sides of the room.

 

[Denali]

Booked a dog trainer to come and deal with the two dogs; fights have been increasing and now they cant be left alone together at all. We've resorted to putting leashes on and anchoring them to furniture on opposite sides of the room.

Hows your mum dealing with it, as its her house/her dog? You checking out rental ads yet?

 

[blackcat20]

Hows your mum dealing with it, as its her house/her dog? You checking out rental ads yet?

She's rather defensive (though to be fair its not her house either). We're starting to think its her manner/tone that is probably setting off her dog (plus the dog's lack of social skills) but of course saying that won't end well. If Daisy even tries to sleep on her feet, the other dog attacks.... She got all upset that Daisy bit her dogs collar and I had to refrain from listing all the injuries her dog has caused, from holes in the face, tears by the nose, tears in her ears, torn foot pad, multiple bites on her legs and in her armpits, the vet bills, pain relief injections, antibiotics....

 

[Denali]

Honestly, and kindly, you should consider finding a rental because the house building process is long and stressful enough without having to deal with "home" being a battlefield.

Its not you, its not her, (or the dogs) its just the situation of adults having their own space and routine and then having to share it/change it, feelings will get hurt.

 

[blackcat20]

Honestly, and kindly, you should consider finding a rental because the house building process is long and stressful enough without having to deal with "home" being a battlefield.

Its not you, its not her, (or the dogs) its just the situation of adults having their own space and routine and then having to share it/change it, feelings will get hurt.

Unfortunately our reality is that we cannot move again until the house is ready. Everyone is happily living their own lives, we just need to make things as easy as possible for the dogs. Besides, finding a rental with three animals isnt exactly an easy task.

 

[anat0l]

Besides, finding a rental with three animals isnt exactly an easy task.

What's the general rental market like with pets? No pets allowed very, very common?

 

[TomVexille]

What's the general rental market like with pets? No pets allowed very, very common?

Certainly is in VIC

 

[love_the_life]

What's the general rental market like with pets? No pets allowed very, very common?

Normally that is the situation though the daughter of a friend who is moving from Melbourne to Sydney has scored a house that will allow their two dogs.

Poor Miss Daisy, BC; it sounds like she is coming off worse in any scraps. How does your mother's dog treat Lola? And the cat?

 

[amaroo]

As a landlord (and pet owner) I'm more than happy to allow pets. The tenants we have are fantastic ... the pets are even better