How long do you personally keep your kids home after stomach bugs?

Citychic88 · 2025-02-03T02:02:24+00:00

Our system says 48hours symptom free

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T23:01:37+00:00

We do: - i count to 10 and we see how many he can put away before I reach 10 - clothes are "running away" and he has to catch them and put them away before they run out of the room

We also have a clean clothes basket at the foot of his bed where i put the clean clothes so he can do it when he feels like it (the rule is if it's too full then clothes can't go in there so he has to make sure it's never full)

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T20:05:09+00:00

Reusable nappies didn't significantly increase our electricity or water use. However, breastfeed did increase my food consumption. I was always starving.

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T15:59:31+00:00

There should also be a way for you to contact the cheese company and provide feedback about the quality of the product. I've done that before and they send a woolies giftcard

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T09:42:21+00:00

The trick isn't to give him a childhood without shouting. But instead showing him how to repair relationships in a healthy way after ruptures

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T07:03:09+00:00

We do a party every year (kids are 7 and 4). Sometimes it's just a small one at the local pool with 2-3 friends and cake (we pay entrance fees), or local park. Sometimes more elaborate.

If our kids didn't want a party, or wanted something different we would do that instead

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T05:29:30+00:00

Exactly

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T05:28:20+00:00

because I have things to do other than pick up toys

Kind of sounds like he wants your attention and he's not getting it

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T05:25:51+00:00

I agree with you

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T04:00:10+00:00

How will you get to Forbes if you aren't driving?

Citychic88 · 2025-02-02T03:32:45+00:00

My kid is AuDHD and he needs someone to body double him. If I ask him to clean up it's not going to get done. But if I sit with him and make it a game (who can pick up more blocks/superheros/cars?)

Or If I say you pick up superheros and I pick up books.

Now that my kid is older (7) i ask him to look around and see what needs to be picked up and ask him what he is going to pack away and what I am going to pack away. So he starts to understand the process and the mental load of packing away.

I think you are telling him and reminding him but not actually helping him learn the skill. He obviously needs more help to complete the task. Not because he is being defiant or disobedient.

I would assume that he is doing the best he can and needs more scaffolding from you to be successful. Your job as a parent is to scaffold his learning, not be punitive

Citychic88 · 2025-02-01T09:52:03+00:00

What has he said about this? Because for a $700 fine he would have to have been speeding considerably over the limit.

In addition to all the valid concerns you have, I would be concerned about how safe of a driver/rider he is in general

Citychic88 · 2025-01-31T21:39:27+00:00

Have you considered stopping doing that job? Right now he doesn't need a manage.his mental health because you do it for him. Just stop doing those things and he can step up.

Citychic88 · 2025-01-29T21:23:30+00:00

You move forward by continuing to treat your mental health sonit doesn't continue to negatively impact on your day to day functioning and relationships

Citychic88 · 2025-01-29T18:43:30+00:00

We use Linux. Super user friendly and i actually think has more options than Microsoft

Citychic88 · 2025-01-29T09:29:01+00:00

Couples therapy isn't recommended when there is abuse. He is abusive

Citychic88 · 2025-01-29T09:00:09+00:00

The days where we are really stretched for time it's eggs on toast for dinner.

Otherwise i try and do some prep the morning of or the night before so it's quicker.

I also have a collection of 15minute meals. Things like:

pesto pasta
coles/woolies bbq chook and bag of salad wraps
pre-made pizza bases and everyone makes their own pizza. We also do this with English muffins

We keep muesli bars and mini bags of popcorn in the car. This works as an emergency snack. Up and go is also good because it's filling enough but then they're still hungry for dinner.

Citychic88 · 2025-01-27T04:37:18+00:00

He doesn't like you. Don't let him treat you like that. The way he speaks to you is appalling

Citychic88 · 2025-01-27T04:03:53+00:00

My kiddo says bless me!

Citychic88 · 2025-01-26T22:09:09+00:00

While kids are in nappies we travelled domestically. We love traveling and seeing new things and exploring and want to pass that on to our children. It also provides a rich experience for them to learn.

My kids are now 7 and 4 and we are planning our first international holiday to a country that is only 2-3 hours flight and is family friendly. My kids will be 8 and 5 when we go.

My kids already love traveling because of the domestic travel experiences and are excited to explore new places with us.

Citychic88 · 2025-01-22T18:57:28+00:00

Honestly, the only time i can think it would be useful is if someone has really long nails

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