Joanna Fortune: My children refuse to help look after our new puppy 

We recently got a puppy, and of course, I've stepped into 'mummy mode', feeding, cleaning up, and fretting about his health. My oldest daughter, who is seven years old, is quite put out, saying I love the dog more than her. 

I've tried to explain that it's a busy settling-in period, but it hasn't made a difference. My other two children are indifferent and don't want to play with the dog. I thought I was getting a new pet to bring the family together. I didn't expect this to happen.

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