Dress Up Your Dog for Halloween

Halloween is such a fun holiday for many people. Families have traditions that make the day fun, kids get dressed up in costumes, and there’s candy everywhere! What’s not to love about Halloween? When you are getting into the holiday season, there’s no reason to leave your pets out of the fun. In fact, you can dress your dog up for Halloween too! Here are some ideas for the pup in your life.

1. Movie character. Boy or girl, you can dress your dog up as your favorite movie character. In fact, there are tons of adorable dog costumes that would be perfect. Dress your dog up like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz or maybe as John Wayne from one of his great Western films.

2. Another pet. Go all out silly by dressing your dog up as another pet for Halloween. Heads will turn when your favorite pal shows up dressed as a cat or a mouse. You can see what’s it’s like to have a different pet (just for a day) by dressing up your dog as another animal.

3. Stick with the theme. The theme of the day is Halloween, so stick with that theme when it comes to your dog’s costume. Put some black legs on your dog and you have an instant spider. An orange pumpkin suit will work great as well. On the other hand, maybe you can even dress your dog up as a skeleton.

What will you dress your dog up for Halloween this year? The possibilities are simply endless!

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How to Bond with Your Teen

 

 

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Parents often struggle with trying to understand teenage children at times. There are ways to bond with your teen to create a more open and positive relationship.

This is a time of up and down emotions, changing tastes and struggle to fit in for a teenager. Parents can start bonding with their child by first setting aside one evening a week that is devoted solely to family time. Take your teen out for an evening of fun to go watch a movie, play games or eat out together. Allow your child to pick at least one of the activities that you do, which gives her a feeling of acceptance and respect. This is a great way to build understanding.

When you do spend time with your teenager, make sure that you are listening as much as you talk. If your child sees that you are willing to serious listen to her concerns, stories and feelings,  she will be more likely to come to you with a problem. It is also imperative that you try to see things from her point of view, even if it is a new taste, weird clothing or radical hairstyle. This is most likely a temporary change and not a permanent part of her personality.

You also need to be willing to try new things with your teen that you would not normally do. This willingness to experiment shows more of your human side to your child, making your relationship a stronger one. This will help to bring you together.

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