[SteveDallas]

You might read Owen, by Kevin Henkes (in the children's picture book section of your library or bookstore), dealing with a boy, his blanket, and separation therefrom. I don't think it'll be any help in your situation, Clod, but I enjoyed it.

My kids have never done that much. They have things they're attached to (some Build-a-Bears in the case of my daughter, a pillow in the case of my son), but not to the extent that they want to take it everywhere or get disturbed if they don't have it.

If Mrs. Dallas were here, she would doubtless suggest that I exhibit this behavior, with respect my ipod, or perhaps my need to have a book available to read at all times.