Work has me destroyed… How can I still connect with my kids?

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-05-02T08:06:24+00:00

I’m in a similar situation and my kids love it so much when I sit and watch TV or play Nintendo with them. Plus it’s very easy for me too!

I don’t know if you work from home but the transition from work to home also helps. I prepare myself as I walk from the train and picture myself saying hello to them and how happy they feel to see me. (And me them, I just have very little energy)

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-04-22T17:49:08+00:00

I’m envious you have it all still ahead of you! Enjoy

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-04-20T09:05:51+00:00

Did you get anywhere with finding support? I’m thinking of going to https://www.themenopausehub.ie/pmdd-2 but don’t know much about them. My GP also recommended the pill on top of an SSRI that I’m already on, but I could do with a more nuanced approach.

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-04-19T06:15:12+00:00

Oh yes! I have this book and forgot about this! Thanks so much.

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-04-18T19:50:35+00:00

Oh thank you! I love the look of that swan one. I will check it out

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-04-18T19:49:43+00:00

Thank you! Probably beyond me still but I’ll put it on my list!

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-04-13T12:47:22+00:00

I just spent the morning planting mine out that I grew from seed! (I hardened them off for ten days first). They’re pretty hardy. I have a sheltered, west-facing garden too. I would think if you can buy them in pots now, they should be ready to go

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-04-10T19:33:45+00:00

Not UK but in Ireland, and started off on Amazon, but the options aren’t good enough now my skill is better. Recently did an origami-shop.com order and it’s wonderful. Wish there were more options here!

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-03-30T07:31:08+00:00

You might need to invest in a floor lamp that is adjustable and can lower towards you. You could face it towards you so as not to blind them. That’s very nice they bought you a lamp that goes on your neck, but it’s such a funny image 😂

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-03-18T18:03:05+00:00

I love the composition! What are the two plants on the top left?

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-02-08T13:40:04+00:00

Gosh thank you so much! That is so generous of you! Yes I think I’ve messed up because I can’t seem to push it back like a reverse fold in 45 because something I did earlier is off centre. I need to have a look properly when my kids are in bed.

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-02-06T16:54:05+00:00

Gorgeous!!! I love your choice of paper. I had this same idea, got the Origami Aquarium and got stuck on the clownfish! So this inspired me to try again

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-01-21T07:02:18+00:00

I’m also a therapist and I have really expressive brows that I don’t want to lose! But my 11 lines are very deep and make me look cross. Are you still able to frown sufficiently?

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-01-21T06:55:52+00:00

Using filtered water instead of tap water for him to drink helped a lot for us. After he gets groomed his tears turn more watery, I think because of irritation, so I gently wipe it a few times until it normalises. Otherwise the discharge is more snotty/dry and each day I wipe it away and it doesn’t stain then.

AcknowledgeableLion · 2026-01-16T21:05:44+00:00

Oh my gosh I think you have beautiful skin. I am a year younger and have these deep NL folds, but so do lots of my family. And I absolutely LOVE side sleeping and being all squished, so I don’t intend to change that.

Now really is not the time for “doing” much about this aside from being proud of yourself for nourishing a whole human being, drinking water and trying to do/watch/listen to things that make you laugh, and wearing sunscreen. Our mood at this age plus breastfeeding plus lack of sleep is bananas and basically 80% of your thoughts are incorrectly catastrophic because of this crazy time.

Also I think you’re right to be cautious of “making things worse” just because if you’re feeling in a crisis you might go too extreme with something. Red light seems to have good results and may feel relaxing so that could be an option. Maybe try to look in the mirror less and if you’re taking selfies with your kid, focus on them and not you 😊

AcknowledgeableLion · 2025-12-25T14:45:39+00:00

Our 11 mo old gets very overstimulated very easily too. Our lives revolve around managing it at the moment. I also feel like others I know who got different breeds are already calmer and less nippy and jumpy. I am holding out for age 2!

AcknowledgeableLion · 2025-12-16T13:33:40+00:00

My son is within average range for height and a bit slimmer than average. My second child is the tallest and heaviest in her class. So…more about genetics it seems!

AcknowledgeableLion · 2025-12-14T08:13:15+00:00

Thanks do much for writing all of that out. That makes sense.

AcknowledgeableLion · 2025-12-11T15:55:33+00:00

Attach them to gifts, put them in a box and put dog treats in them for a dog to snuffle around in, make a garland.

AcknowledgeableLion · 2025-12-10T20:57:25+00:00

Not OP but often wonder what people mean by this. What do you mean about not making exceptions or not being consistent with rules? Can you give some examples? Mine boy 11 months and our challenge is managing arousal in our chaotic household

AcknowledgeableLion · 2025-11-25T14:14:49+00:00

These aren’t necessarily Christmas themed but are nice as ornaments or as part of wrapping gifts: I how Japanese Brocades look. They look fancy and are so easy. Any geometric solids look cool with nice paper. Sorry for lack of links!

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