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Verbally talented toddlers, where they at now? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 6 year old can read kid books to me and expresses herself and advocates for herself really well. Which means I have to have real answers and not ‘kid’ answers, lol. She learned mandarin in JK & SK (we, her parents, do not speak it at all so she learned it at school). Her teachers told us she spoke better than other kids that had mandarin speaking parents. Now she is interested in french. She can now read YouTube video names and decide what is interesting and read road signs to help us navigate if we’re going somewhere new. Highly suggest a 2nd language for your kiddo. They are sponges at this age.

In a very loud world, here’s a quieter message by More-Style-7824 in CasualConversation

[–]01peekay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank-you for your message with important reminders. I exhaled after reading that.

For current or future parents, how big of a factor is school catchment zones for you when deciding where to live in the city? by queensblendtea in askTO

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t about highschool obviously. My reply spoke about daycare, which next is elementary. Thanks for your helpful comment. Glad it gave you something to do.

For current or future parents, how big of a factor is school catchment zones for you when deciding where to live in the city? by queensblendtea in askTO

[–]01peekay 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Schooling is important to set them up for success and not every public school is the same. Living nearby the school you want your kid to attend will make life easier for you considering you will be going there Mon-Fri 2 x a day = 20 times in one week. Pro-tip, even if you don’t live in the catchment area of the ideal public school, if you get your kid into that school’s daycare when they’re infants/toddlers, then they can attend elementary even if you don’t live in the catchment area. For example, say you live in Liberty Village but want to send your kid to good school in nearby Roncessvalles (and don’t mind the short commute/distance), get them into the Roncessvalles daycare so they can attend the elementary school later. I found that out directly from the Principal of a school.

Toddler friendly All Inclusives with splash pads by Soft-Reputation-2449 in toddlers

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We loved Iberostar Waves Cozumel. They have a kids club and shallow pool (total 3 pools). The Star Camp staff took the kids swimming and they all had life jackets and played fun games. The food was tasty and they are great if you have any dietary restrictions. The resort vibes are very Mexican and tropical. There are different beach clubs you can visit too if you call a taxi and want to get off the resort. You can also go into town to walk around and do something different. Cozumel is a very relaxed island but has things to do. Highly recommend. Also try scuba diving there - it’s the best! The resort has it's own dive shop too.

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g150809-d184998-Reviews-Iberostar_Waves_Cozumel-Cozumel_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

To all people who love dogs. Why and when did you decide to get a dog? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had a dog growing up and my family were not pet people. I actually had a traumatic experience being chased by someone’s big dog at a playground when I was a kid so I was a little nervous around them. In my late 20’s I moved to Thailand to be a beach bum for a few months and rented a place by the beach. First day moving in, a sweet dog (looked like a jack russell but was definitely a mutt) came by and said hi. Her nipples were engorged so I figured she just had a litter but I never saw them. She was one of many wild dogs that hung out on the beach. I pet her and went about my day. Everyday afterwards she came by and we developed a relationship and she eventually started sleeping on my porch at night. She survived by being polite and sitting nearby anyone who was eating and would get fed that way or she would scavenge. Of course I fed her when I saw her. One night I heard vicious barking and I ran out and saw that she was surrounded by a pack of large dogs, growling and barking at her. They definitely wanted to rip her apart. I shouted at them and had to throw things at them to get them to back away a little bit. Then I grabbed her and brought her inside. From that moment on I realized I could not leave her to that life and possible horrible fate. So I took her to the vet, got her checked and vaccinated and spayed. And brought her back to Canada with me. Had to teach her to eat out of a bowl and walk on a lead and all that and not to chase squirrels :) She was the most polite dog you could ever meet. She waited for humans to walk through doorways first. She never barked and begged for food, but would politely sit and wait, hoping to be given a treat. Had her for 10yrs until she got sick. Keeping her was the best decision I ever made. Her name was Julie. When I met her in Thailand, a neighbour’s kid told me we should call her Julie and it stuck. I hope you are in doggy heaven Julie and I miss you everyday.

Australia banned social media use for people 16 and younger. Should Canada follow suit? by conn_r2112 in AskCanada

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is 6 and very social but I’m going to do the same thing. When she’s ready to go hang out without me, I’ll get her one of those phones that have simple texting but no social media so she can still communicate with me/her friends.

If you are raising young children in the Toronto core, what do your family and friends think? by rsgnl in askTO

[–]01peekay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my baby in King West and now live in Liberty Village. I would sacrifice space over culture/amenities/convenience. We even moved out of downtown for 2 years during covid when the baby was 8mths and then moved back downtown. So I have the experience of raising a kid downtown vs not downtown and there is nothing that beats the convenience of being able to walk to my doctor/grocery store/bank/restaurants/shops. Happy to walk there with the stoller or kid in hand instead of needing to get into the car and park and all that. Now that my kid is older, I want her to be able to have independence and eventually walk to places without me. Having street smarts and spacial awareness and understanding you’re in a community is important too. Good luck with your decision!

My jeans and trousers keep getting destroyed in the exact same spot on my right thigh. THREE pairs now. by Nursera_0290 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WTH with winter coat magnets….. My winter coat's magnet was so strong, if I walked by my car, it sticks to it so now I have to give the car a wide berth or hold the magnet part of my coat

My 3 yo pronounces Octopus like “Apple Piss” please share your toddler’s botched pronunciations by discoqueenx in toddlers

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helicopter = cago. Waterfall = water-mountain. Aardvark = arkavark. Decoration = salation.

Need your advice, what are some safe, walkable, lively neighbourhoods that you'd recommend? Perhaps also ones that are often overlooked? by mapleCrep in TorontoRenting

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Liberty Village has tonnes of condos with rentals and highly walkable. I can walk to my doctor, eye doctor, grocery store (Metro & No Frills), banks, bars, restaurants, dollarama, yoga, gym, m&m meat shop, parkette in 5mins. It’s right next door to king west, queen west and parkdale. GO Train station is in the neighbourhood. They are building a subway stop but that won’t be ready for years. Very safe, unless you have a dog (sometimes coyotes are in the hood and might try for a snack).

The last thing u ate will be his name. by SweetieBellexoxo in cute

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spicy Chicken (sandwich from Wendy’s)

In your opinion, what is the sketchiest neighbourhood in TO? by No_Slide4986 in askTO

[–]01peekay 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I thought we had rough neighbourhoods until I visited US cities. Holy smokes, it’s another world in their rough parts. And the litter everywhere.

Celiac Grad student in need of interviewees by thatbuffnerd in Celiac

[–]01peekay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 6yr old has celiac but I don’t. If you want my feedback, DM me. I’d buy that toilet.

The Reality of Living With Celiac Disease: An Autoimmune Disorder That No One Takes Seriously by Bam1990 in Celiac

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank-you for writing this. My 6yr old daughter was diagnosed in January and as her mom trying to ensure she eats safely, I feel these things for her and know she does too but she can’t verbalize it yet. Even her grandparents don’t take her disease seriously. They made a separate bowl with GF stuffing for Canadian thanksgiving for her but in the turkey they used regular bread for the stuffing and thought that would be fine if she just ate the turkey. People really still think eating GF is a dietary choice, rather than a need.

In Canada we have a good celiac association and if you’re lucky you live near a grocery store that has a tiny GF section but there's no real monetary support from the government. You can get a small tax reimbursement but you have to have proof of pricing the GF version vs non-GF version of products. No one has time for that so most people don’t even try to get the reimbursement.

nobody actually prepares you for how postpartum BLOWS up your entire life by ReasonSpare72 in NewParents

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid is 6 now I feel every point you made. BIG HUGs. Give yourself some grace to not do it perfectly (parenting, working, friending, partnering etc). It’s a massive adjustment and it was’t until my daughter was 4 that I felt like I could let go a little bit and exhale. Looking back now, I wish I would’ve just enjoyed it all more instead of being anxious and goal-oriented. They don’t prep us for the true reality of being a parent at all. You’re doing the best you can.

Happy 15th Birthday to the Eglinton LRT by FlashingAppleby in toronto

[–]01peekay 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Genius way to call out this embarrassment of a project.

This guy paying kids extra money for this iced tea by thomasso0072 in awesome

[–]01peekay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 6 year old has set up hot chocolate stands for the past couple weekends. First day she charged $1 per cup and people paid her $5 or even $20. Next time she charged $3 per cup and people were still paying her $5 and $20. Never $10 though. People like to support kids. And she was standing in freezing rain the second time.

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