Author Archives: Kristen King

About Kristen King

Kristen King (aka, Mommy-in-Training) lives at 10,200 feet in Leadville, Colorado, where she is a speaker, coach, and consultant. She and her husband, Jesse (aka, Daddy-in-Training) have fraternal twins born in December 2011, two dogs, and two cats. They are both endurance athletes. Learn more and meet the rest of the AmateurParenting.com team on our About page. Learn more about Kristen at KristenKing.com.

Weaning Your Cat Off the Litter Box

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Now that we’re letting Zoe and Isabel outside since we’ve moved to the country, we’ve decided that it’s time to try getting rid of the litter box. I’m having some anxiety about it even though I’m eager to not have to scoop the poop anymore, and I’m thinking that parents going through potty training experience the same anxiety. You know,… Read more »

Meet Ty, Red Male Bullmastiff

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Name: Ty King Birth date: September 25, 2005 Breed: Bullmastiff Distinctive feature: Giant head Favorite color: Red, because I’m red, too. Favorite treat: Giant rawhide bones Favorite toy: Simon the stuffed tiger. I love to carry him around, especially when someone comes home or visits for the first time — I have to make sure they meet him. Favorite pastime:… Read more »

Meet Pickles, Female Fawn Pug

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Name: Picklesworth “Pickles” King Birth date: July 15, 2006 Breed: Pug Distinctive feature: Lightning-quick tongue Favorite color: I don’t care what color it is as long as I can eat it. Favorite treat: Ice cubes and rawhide twists Favorite toy: Penelope Pug, because she looks like me Favorite pastime: Licking Ty’s jowls Least favorite thing: Getting my claws clipped Before… Read more »

Meet Isabel, Female Tuxedo Kitty

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Name: Isabel King Birthdate: On or around September 25, 2005 Breed: Tuxedo cat Distinctive feature: Goofball personality Favorite color: Black, because my white fur shows up best on dark colors Favorite treat: Anything on Mom and Dad’s plates (when they’re not looking) Favorite toy: Daddy’s shoes Favorite pastime: Sneaking drinks from the faucet Least favorite thing: Coming inside at night…. Read more »