A lot of people find the holidays stressful... but have you ever considered that your pet might feel the same way? Imagine you're only about eight inches tall and roughly 10 pounds. Now imagine that your world is suddenly full of new stuff, like strangely breakable colored balls hung from a giant tree and people you've never met before! It can be pretty hard for pets to … [Read more...] about Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season
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Name Ownership: Can You Steal A Baby Name?
From popular baby names to unique baby names - names are always a hot topic around Mabel’s Labels. But what is the etiquette around “stealing” baby names? We all know about the whole “you stole my name” phenomenon. Think back to that episode of Friends, where Monica accuses Rachel of stealing her girl name, Emma. (Also note that Monica didn’t have a baby at the time.) I … [Read more...] about Name Ownership: Can You Steal A Baby Name?
Have We Met? I’m the Perfect Puppy Mom
You know how everyone is the perfect parent - before they have kids? They always know EXACTLY how they would parent saying, “When I have kids, I’ll NEVER cut the crusts off their sandwiches,” and, “My kids will know how to read before starting kindergarten.” Well, I've become that mom - except with my puppy. Our latest little blessing arrives in four weeks, and of these … [Read more...] about Have We Met? I’m the Perfect Puppy Mom
Must-Have Mom Tips to Encourage Happy Living with a Dog
There is nothing sweeter than seeing your child with their new puppy. Right? Well, many new puppy owners would beg to differ. Nice for the first 5 minutes and then the MADNESS begins! Running, chasing, nipping... and I'm not talking about the dog! Teaching your child not to hit or poke the family dog is NOT an easy task, I get it. However, creating the right relationship … [Read more...] about Must-Have Mom Tips to Encourage Happy Living with a Dog
An Older Teenager with Autism and a New Dog
An Older Teenager with Autism and a New Dog The last time our family got a puppy, our son was eight years old. After a few months, the dog, a German Shepard, got to be very strong. She was difficult to walk on the leash. She had training, but didn’t “take to it” very well. My husband and I decided to play it safe and not have our son walk the dog. It was simply too easy … [Read more...] about An Older Teenager with Autism and a New Dog