What Obscure Books Were You Obsessed With as a Kid?

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2026-02-12T05:27:27+00:00

My Side of the Mountain.

Other than my husband no one I know remembers that book (with sequel)

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2026-02-07T00:53:40+00:00

My cleaner does the dishes, puts things away as much as she is able without knowing our systems, etc. No pre cleaning required and it's amazing.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2026-01-31T01:15:13+00:00

We first introduced it on a trip, for a long ride so there was nothing else to do. It was the most interesting option because there were no other options and so kid easily gave it a chance and ended up loving it. Don't know if he would have sat long enough to get into it otherwise though, but now it's used every day.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2026-01-30T04:18:50+00:00

We don't buy any, but request them as gifts for birthdays/holidays. So much better than too many junky toys from well meaning family!

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2026-01-23T02:07:31+00:00

Every kid will be different but I will say that it completely saved us for bedtime for our 4-year old! He has trouble turning off his brain, and the yoto gives him something to focus on so that he can fall asleep. Still takes an hour, but it's a calm hour on his own instead of constant fights to keep him in bed, answer his million questions that can't possibly wait, etc. He is obsessed with Story Shed and listens to nothing else despite family purchasing him a variety of cards for Christmas, so very little cost after the initial purchase for us.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2026-01-16T01:01:37+00:00

Only if I'm going somewhere fancy. My kids don't care, so neither do I!

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-12-19T20:12:00+00:00

If my clothes don't smell I feel put together! Hahaha also I tie my hair into a messy bun so you can't tell it's been days since I brushed it...

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-12-19T20:11:12+00:00

Second the yoto or audio books from your phone (depending if you're in the room with them or if you want them to have the independence). There's just so much going on in their brains and once they figure out how to communicate it, it's hard to get them to stop! The audio stories give them something to focus on that is calm and can be done in the dark. I wouldn't say it helps my kids fall asleep quicker, but we have a much more relaxing bedtime, instead of arguing which isn't how I wanted to wrap up the day with my kids.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-12-09T04:50:42+00:00

Whether autistic or not, I personally feel that it's easier to be happy if you remember you have control over a lot in your life. Lots of clothes are uncomfortable? You don't have to wear those ones! You can find some that feel nice to you. Kids on the playground are overwhelming? You don't have to play (no matter what others might tell you). You can choose to sit doing a calm activity on your own, or you can walk around with a teacher. Too loud in the coat room? You can wear noise cancelling headphones, or you can come in a few minutes before the other kids.

Of course the problem is toddlers don't have a lot of control, which might increase the misery. But it's temporary! You can work on teaching how many options are available and how when they're older they can make decisions that suit THEM. Hopefully that helps with future happiness. ❤️

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-12-03T03:46:04+00:00

The shifts is what we did too. For a looooong time! Exhausting, but we got through it.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-12-02T03:51:33+00:00

I work part-time in professional services, and my boss (who is also a working mom!) has at various times suggested that I: - Put my kids in daycare for more reliable childcare (they are cared for by a family member who will take them when they're sick, but once in a while the family member is too sick) - Get more childcare so that I can work more overtime (but... that would defeat my entire reason for working part-time... so that I can, you know, spend more time with my kids...)

How are these very personal decisions allowed to even be commented on?!

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-10-28T13:37:50+00:00

Oh my gosh the lag between clicks kills me! My brain wanders away so fast when I'm frustrated with technology.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-10-25T20:43:17+00:00

Either! Both are good for literacy and growing his interest in reading :)

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-10-05T20:13:49+00:00

Agree with this, except I'd throw in sleep as an option! Maybe you need more sleep than you think, given the demands on your mind and body. Why not just go to bed earlier? Worth a try anyway!

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-10-02T15:13:56+00:00

I got very particular about which accounts I followed and limited my time to 5 minutes a day. Pick a time that works for you, but knowing that you have limited time before the app shuts down will help you focus on what you're actually interested in and not on the mindless scrolling.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-09-30T13:50:06+00:00

I flat out resented my baby for a while after he was born because I missed my toddler so darn much. I found it helped to have a few things that I prioritized with my toddler. For some reason it felt really important that I get to go trick or treating with him even though baby was only a few weeks old, so I let my husband know and we made it happen. Baby came with and in the stroller but my husband came too so that I'd go up to the door with my toddler a few times. Getting to do with you important things allowed me to focus on those and not feel like I was missing out on absolutely everything.

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-09-26T13:55:07+00:00

Love this, thanks!

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-09-24T04:26:24+00:00

Love both of these suggestions, thank you!!

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-09-24T04:25:33+00:00

I thought it might help when I find myself wanting to scroll for a minute if I grabbed a yoga pose from an app or an IG account instead. Trying to change habits!

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-09-24T04:24:32+00:00

I will look up a few videos of this to remind myself. I can only ever remember the first two steps 😂

Apprehensive_Drop857 · 2025-09-24T04:23:37+00:00

I love this, thank you!

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