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My Mom's Dog Bit My Son, and She Refuses to Do Anything About It: Advice?
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My Mom’s Dog Bit My Son, and She Refuses to Do Anything About It: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about how to deal with her mom and her mom’s dog. She says that her mom’s dog recently bit her four-year-old son on the face. He needed to have stitches. This dog has been aggressive before, but her parents insist on keeping the dog and “reintroducing” him to this mom’s son, who is now terrified of the pet. Would this mom be wrong to cut ties until a change is made? What should she do to confront this situation?

My Sister's Baby Tested Positive for COVID-19: Advice?
Advice

My Sister’s Baby Tested Positive for COVID-19: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her sister’s baby. She says this baby, 6-months-old, recently tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel Coronavirus. Despite taking a plethora of precautions, it happened, and this mom wants to know what, if anything, she can do to help her sister and her baby. Any advice for this family?

Is It Normal for a Girl to Start Her Period at Just 8- or 9-Years-Old?
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Is It Normal for a Girl to Start Her Period at Just 8- or 9-Years-Old?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her daughter starting her period. This mom says she took her daughter to the doctor for her 8-year checkup. During the examination, the doctor warned that girls are more commonly getting their periods at just 8 or 9 years old, which has this mom worried. She is concerned that her daughter will struggle with difficult periods, which would be especially hard at that age. She is also worried something may be wrong, based on some internet research she’s done. Any advice for this mom?

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