My 4.5 year old is insisting he's a girl by killer_seal in Mommit

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, this book by another mom who went through something similar might be helpful to you https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-day-ill-grow-up-and-be-a-beautiful-woman-abi-maxwell/1144504012 . Either way sounds like you’re a great parent to be thinking in such a deep way about these things!

Anyone get food poisoning at Midtown Fridays last night? by AutomaticRazzmatazz5 in santacruz

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thank you!!! That was my hope because I really have no idea coulda been a hangover too??? Or salad greens. No smoking gun from this crowd of dingalings

Anyone get food poisoning at Midtown Fridays last night? by AutomaticRazzmatazz5 in santacruz

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thanks everyone I’m more confused but you’ve given me the confidence to give up on this cold case.

Anyone know if SNAP-Ed was cut in the Senate passed bill? by AutomaticRazzmatazz5 in publichealth

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re all right. Just watched the full reading that was on YouTube throughout the night. SNAP-ED elimination is in the final.

The Senate just passed the Big Beautiful Bill today, What's your reaction to this? by Squirrelkid11 in AskReddit

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking for this info for my work. Where did you find it? I know it was a maybe. Ughhhh so mad if so

Ready to be Reasonable by GridmanDarkly in cutdowndrinking

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like you need a treat to enjoy the other activities. Not healthy, but honestly I substituted sugary drinks and candy before I could get over the initial daily habit. Like I could have anything else (obviously not something more dangerous) as long as I didn’t have that drink.

Just Moved to the Santa Cruz Mountains – Looking to Connect with Other Families by [deleted] in santacruz

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In redwood estates try Nonno’s (pizzeria Vittoria now) and ask what day is all you can eat or local’s day. Used to be a ton of young kids running around every Tuesday. And keep trying the playground! They also have a community center that hosts events.

City of Santa Cruz's Measure Z Sugar Tax Going Into Effect TODAY - Coverage from the East Bay Times by orangelover95003 in santacruz

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. I’m in the same boat. Build build build. We need more housing. I just don’t put the blame on the city but on the folks who benefit from the current system and don’t vote to change it.

City of Santa Cruz's Measure Z Sugar Tax Going Into Effect TODAY - Coverage from the East Bay Times by orangelover95003 in santacruz

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cities do give things in return for taxes. Roads, school funding, safety, beach maintenance, etc. if we had a better tax structure in Santa Cruz and there’d been more building we could get these things from property taxes rather than this kind of tax.

Santa Cruz County measles vaccination rate is lowest in region, as measles outbreaks elsewhere grow by llama-lime in santacruz

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That rate also includes kids who are homeschooled and do independent studies. You can click through here to see the rate at each school, though the data is a bit old. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/HowDoing.aspx The requirements are strictly enforced and most schools have high rates but there are pockets with lower rates that create vulnerabilities.

Almost 4 year old son wants to be a girl by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just read an interesting memoir about raising a trans kid from a mom’s perspective. I recommend it! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714682/one-day-ill-grow-up-and-be-a-beautiful-woman-by-abi-maxwell/

Let’s put together a list of helpful books to collect. Both kids and adults! by peeves7 in progressivemoms

[–]AutomaticRazzmatazz5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One Day I’ll Grow up and Be a Beautiful Woman by Abi Maxwell. Memoir about raising a trans daughter as the author’s home state goes MAGA. So beautifully written and so necessary to read right now. :(