Comments on: Family Time Before We Take Off Again

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:23:18 +0000

It’s funny seeing these comments of those who wish their kids liked exploring. I’m over here like I wish my kid liked home! He’s only 16 months so maybe that will change as he gets older but right now anything new and exciting is his jam. Unfortunelty that means everywhere you go he wants to get down and touch, feel, thrown, climb, run, fall, repeat! Go, go, go. Seriously, he won’t even let me hold his hand! Never has. Learned to walk on his own without momma’a help. I’m always jealous of my friends kids who sit and snuggle and watch tv. Haha I guess he grass is always greener! It’s also cool to read these comments and realize every little babe has their own personality and we are here to help that personality shine! Your little peanut is a doll! Thanks for sharing and always being real.

By: Lisa Spector

Lisa Spector — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 06:21:51 +0000

Lots of fabulous parenting advice here!

I’m a pet parent and can totally relate to how hard it is to leave Owen when you travel. I also get choked up every time I travel and have to leave my dog, Gina, behind.

Have you heard of iCalmDog? It’s like Buster’s iPawd and security blanket. It plays soothing music that is clinically shown to relieve canine anxiety. I am the co-creator and pianist on the music series. (I know, it’s not why I graduated from Juilliard, but, hey, I just love dogs and have a huge desire to help them!) We also have a music program for dogs with automobile anxiety issues. I’d love to gift you with this for Owen, just let me know your mailing address. And, I’ve also been told that the calming canine music works pretty well for easing anxiety in babies as well. It could even help soothe Molly when you travel.

And, if Owen has any sound phobias around fireworks, the music also chills out dogs during the loud booms.

You can also find 46 tracks from iCalmDog on Spotify and Apple Music as well. Enjoy!

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:41:34 +0000

In reply to Ali.

Separation anxiety can be lessened by a) not making a big production of “goodbye”… children have a hard time processing what it means…a kiss and quiet exit while they play with their caregiver works well b) having other people around them as a norm… less of a shock when you’re not there… btw love you’re sweet pics and all the special moments you have withe your family… thank you for sharing with us!