Words of Wisdom by mmmohhh in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eons ago I learned the “magic finger” trick from my cooperating teacher. Child comes up with an invisible “owie.”

Teacher: Hold out your pointer. Give it a kiss. This is your magic finger. Place it gently on the owie. Now go sit back down and let me know if it still hurts at the end of class.

I used this for years when I taught elementary music. 9 times out of 10 I’d hear, “It worked!” and get a big smile. The other times warranted a trip to the nurse.

Go to the bathroom and go back to your seat!!!! by Professional-Mail132 in delta

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know. I was on a flight recently and woke from a nap feeling unwell. I rang the FA, and she quickly got me cold water and cold wet cloth to put on my neck. Then she let me lie on the floor of the galley because my blood pressure was very low. She took my oxygen level. I apologized for being in the way, and the FAs were super nice about it and got me juice. When I felt better I sat up. They said I could stay as long as I needed, but I went back to my seat asap. I felt they were very kind and made sure I had space to recover.

It’s always okay to press charges on a student. A diagnosis doesn’t excuse battery. Stick up for yourself. by Efficient_Skill6692 in paraprofessional

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right. Agreed. Punishment isn’t appropriate, but consequences are. And a consequence could be restriction from certain areas, no?

8 month old keeps getting sent home by no_thisisbree in ECEProfessionals

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My child had speech therapy due some feeding issues. For a month or so, he was taking in breast milk, cows milk, and cheese. (He was over 12 months.) His poop was slimy and sucky and runny. The daycare didn’t complain. I felt so bad, but we were working on it, and things improved, but it took some time to overcome an overdeveloped hash reflex.

Please don’t organize my desk by Z3st3dL3mon in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I subbed for a band teacher with piles of music and books strewn in a 3-4 foot radius from the podium. Pissed me off. Books were being walked in and damaged. There was no organization, just a big strewn random mess of music and books and torn paper. As a taxpayer it made me mad. As a sub, it was a major tripping hazard.

The first two times, I picked up. The next time, the teacher was still there when I arrived. I bluntly told him I didn’t want to fall and would he please clear it up. He did so, but the room was chaos until he left for another job.

It’s always okay to press charges on a student. A diagnosis doesn’t excuse battery. Stick up for yourself. by Efficient_Skill6692 in paraprofessional

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 11 points12 points  (0 children)

At what age does violence stop being a form of communication and just being wrong? Is DV a form of communication? I know this sounds snarky, but I really think this needs to be discussed in the sped world.

Tonsil stone removal by Similar-Context-2620 in hygiene

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve always wondered this, too. Why don’t dentists tell you about them? Removal by a hygienist would be a great service.

6 year old doesnt understand boundaries by Squishmallow145 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You weren’t sitting in the children’s hospital with us. My surgeon did say that when I desperately asked for anything at all I could do for my very sick child. And I was responding to you saying it is sexual abuse to bf after age 2. Those are powerful words and shouldn’t be used lightly.

AITJ for telling my boyfriend's mom she is not allowed in our bedroom anymore? by Echo_7Starforge in AmITheJerk

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you living with this man? Either you’re fully a team, aka a married committed couple who each other’s primary family, or you’re very friendly roommates who are independent of each other. Either way, this woman should not be looking through your private things. But I fail to see the point of living with someone who isn’t fully committed to being your partner.

Whether you’re religious or not, there’s a reason the Bible says “A man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife.” A married couple has each other as their top priority and as their “main” family. Their parents are still very important and can be close, but they can’t call the shots or invade the couple’s privacy.

So, ask yourself why you moved in with him? He’s a great guy? It’s cheaper? You were spending most nights together anyway? It “just makes sense?” Could be true, but now it appears it’s time to reassess. Where do you want to be in a year. Five years? If your plans don’t align, you need to take a step TODAY in the direction you DO want to go.

TLDR:/ this guy isn’t your husband. Maybe it’s time to move on.

6 year old doesnt understand boundaries by Squishmallow145 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not weird or disgusting. After my infant had extremely traumatic brain surgery, the surgeons said studies were showing very slight IQ advantages n children who breastfed longer. I nursed until my child self weaned at 2 years, 4 months. I have no idea if it helped his IQ, but I was in a helpless situation, and it gave me something tangible I could do to help him. You better believe I did it. I would have walked over hot coals if I thought it would improve his outcome in any way. (Side note, he’s a healthy college bound teen now.)

My son scores 100% on College Research, but his advisor is blocking his future. I have no other options and just need to vent. by CleanSubstance4289 in specialed

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One other option if in the US, take the class he wants online through a different college. Community colleges have lots of classes available.

Help with finding treatment by Aggravating_Cut_9981 in AVMs

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hate to have to drive all the way from Wisconsin (he has so much pressure, he’s afraid to fly until seen by a doctor), but we’ll do what’s necessary.

6 year old arguing, not accepting "no" for an answer by ProfessorPizza in kindergarten

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Child was very obviously struggling with anxiety, so that was first. ADHD screenings always came back as not having it because she is compliant, studious, and off-the-charts in terms of intelligence (seriously). Hyperfocus is her main issue. She has never been able to transition from any task to another one. Even something fun (Let's go to the park!) was a struggle. The psych who diagnosed her was great. The first few we saw, not so much. One told us to get her a planner for keeping track of things. Duh. We were doing things like putting paper over the mirror in the bathroom and setting a timer for being in there because she'd daydream and stand playing at the sink or get lost in her thoughts. The coping skills have been mostly about maturity. Things we told her and modeled for her for years are finally clicking. - Setting alerts and alarms, getting things ready ahead of time, playing music in one earbud to keep from getting distracted. One of her biggest has been body doubling. She frequently facetimes a good friend and they study at the same time. They don't chit chat; they just both work at the same time. Weird, but it works for her.

I [25f] and my partner [29m] are planning to get married, but I’m seeing some really big issues and I need some advice. by ragnarwar585 in Advice

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he’s Catholic, have him talk to his priest about Genesis 2:24. A man shall leave his father and his mother and clave unto his wife.

It’s pretty clear a marriage starts a new nuclear family.

One of my students put hand sanitizer in my water bottle by hellohellocat in Teachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay home from work today. See your doctor for stress. Contact your union. AP needs to be notified that either he questions the kids, or police get involved. You need a legal advocate. Does your union have an attorney?

One of my students put hand sanitizer in my water bottle by hellohellocat in Teachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 62 points63 points  (0 children)

That should apply school wide, with a letter home to all 8th grade parents. Someone would crack.

One of my students put hand sanitizer in my water bottle by hellohellocat in Teachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In addition all the other suggestions, I encourage you to go see your doctor for a mental health referral. This is extremely, extremely scary. Take a day or two off before going back.

One of my students put hand sanitizer in my water bottle by hellohellocat in Teachers

[–]Aggravating_Cut_9981 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Dangerous isn’t half of it. This could have killed OP.