Dear Allison,
My problem is that I really want to come and have dinner with you at Thanksgiving, but you live too far away. What should I do?
Signed,
Little Turkey
Dear Turkey,
Don't worry, I have several ideas. First, you could sell old toys and clothes that you have grown out of for money to purchase a plane ticket. Or if you like all your toys and all your clothes fit, you could have some sort of goal of chores where you earn money. Or you could talk to your parents or loved ones about saving up money for a family car trip. You could increase the length of your trip by taking an extra day off from school. Make sure to find a good place to stay, where everything is already taken care of - free of charge, and there are already lots of beds and food. I have a place in mind, but I'm not going to say any names. Share this information and make secret plans with your sister, your cousins, or maybe possibly even your uncles. That is all I have.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Dribble Dribble Scratch Bite
Dear Allison,
I need your advice. There is a little dog that lives at my house. Let's call him "Mr. Weenie." He's very cute, and doesn't bark much. Everyone in our family loves him, even our other dog "Simon" loves him.
Here's the problem: Even though "Mr. Weenie" is very cute and cuddly he wrecks stuff. I'm afraid that if we get new things to replace the stuff he's wrecked, he will destroy that too. We've tried to tell him to be good and give treats when he does a good job, but he still makes poor choices. We have even grounded him and I spanked him once (I won't do it again - it made both "Mr. Weenie" and me too sad). It has all helped, and he is much better than he used to be, but can you think of something to make both "Mr. Weenie" and myself happy?
Sincerely,
Puppy Troubles
Dear Troubles,
I'm not sure if this information will help, but perhaps you could put a diaper onto Mr. Weenie, or buy a patch of fake grass to put in the house for him to pee pee on. Or maybe you could try to train him to use a litter box. Recently I went to a friend's house where they had a dog pee pee mat in the middle of the kitchen. But I do think that you should follow your heart since this is your dog and you have mentioned that you have some sort of bond with him. You could try my advice and it may not work.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
I need your advice. There is a little dog that lives at my house. Let's call him "Mr. Weenie." He's very cute, and doesn't bark much. Everyone in our family loves him, even our other dog "Simon" loves him.
Here's the problem: Even though "Mr. Weenie" is very cute and cuddly he wrecks stuff. I'm afraid that if we get new things to replace the stuff he's wrecked, he will destroy that too. We've tried to tell him to be good and give treats when he does a good job, but he still makes poor choices. We have even grounded him and I spanked him once (I won't do it again - it made both "Mr. Weenie" and me too sad). It has all helped, and he is much better than he used to be, but can you think of something to make both "Mr. Weenie" and myself happy?
Sincerely,
Puppy Troubles
Dear Troubles,
I'm not sure if this information will help, but perhaps you could put a diaper onto Mr. Weenie, or buy a patch of fake grass to put in the house for him to pee pee on. Or maybe you could try to train him to use a litter box. Recently I went to a friend's house where they had a dog pee pee mat in the middle of the kitchen. But I do think that you should follow your heart since this is your dog and you have mentioned that you have some sort of bond with him. You could try my advice and it may not work.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
Lookey? Likey!
Dear Allison,
I have a problem. I want to submit some pretty photographs to the 6 Rivers Gallery, and then hopefully be chosen to hang the pictures at there for their Winter Show. The bosses of the gallery judge the art and decide if it's good enough to hang on the gallery walls. I have lots and lots of photos to choose from, because I love to take pictures, but I just can't decide which ones would be best and might be approved.
Can you help?
Photography Artist Wannabe
Dear Artist,
Maybe you could sort them into different subjects. Hummingbirds, for instance, have some sort of charm for most people. Old and forgotten landmarks are popular too, like an abandoned car with plants growing in it, or an old barn in the same condition. But just in case the judges like flowers and gardens, you might want to throw in a couple pictures of flowers close up, or something like that. Most of all I think you should follow your own instincts, since I have not been in this situation before. Best wishes!
Be Back Soon,
Allison
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Everyone Learns On Their Own Time
Dear Allison,
A kid in my class is having trouble learning. She feels bad about it, and she doesn't want anybody to make fun of her. How can I help her and support her without making her feel bad?
Sincerely,
BFF
Dear BFF,
I have not been in this situation, but I may have a strategy. You may tell her about a time when you were in the same situation as she is now. Or invite her to a party, even if you didn't have a reason. And take care to always treat her with extreme kindness. That is all that has come to my mind.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
A kid in my class is having trouble learning. She feels bad about it, and she doesn't want anybody to make fun of her. How can I help her and support her without making her feel bad?
Sincerely,
BFF
Dear BFF,
I have not been in this situation, but I may have a strategy. You may tell her about a time when you were in the same situation as she is now. Or invite her to a party, even if you didn't have a reason. And take care to always treat her with extreme kindness. That is all that has come to my mind.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
Time Is Everything
Dear Allison,
My days are filling up too fast! On the weekends, I hope to somehow find time to do my chores, do a bunch of fun projects, plus relax. For example, today I want to spend time with my family, clean up a bit, relax, and decorate the house for autumn. How can I do it???
Sincerely,
So much to do, so little time.
Dear So Much To Do,
I'm not sure if this answer will help, but I do have a strategy. If you have a calendar, you could write down the days when you wish to do a couple of chores or relax. But if you don't have a calendar you could talk to your parents or loved ones about getting one. Another idea is to write yourself notes and put them in places around the house where you usually go. That way you could remember to clean up a bit or relax. So my dear So Much To Do, life can be a maze, but there is a strategy to everything. You just need to put some effort into thinking about it.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
My days are filling up too fast! On the weekends, I hope to somehow find time to do my chores, do a bunch of fun projects, plus relax. For example, today I want to spend time with my family, clean up a bit, relax, and decorate the house for autumn. How can I do it???
Sincerely,
So much to do, so little time.
Dear So Much To Do,
I'm not sure if this answer will help, but I do have a strategy. If you have a calendar, you could write down the days when you wish to do a couple of chores or relax. But if you don't have a calendar you could talk to your parents or loved ones about getting one. Another idea is to write yourself notes and put them in places around the house where you usually go. That way you could remember to clean up a bit or relax. So my dear So Much To Do, life can be a maze, but there is a strategy to everything. You just need to put some effort into thinking about it.
Be Back Soon,
Allison
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