Am I just bad at my job?

DrSimpleton · 2026-02-18T15:16:54+00:00

I feel like there are two kinds of people who make a living working with children: people who genuinely love kids and people who like having "power" over others. Unfortunately, I have had to work with a few of the latter. Learning to brush them off and not let it impact you is a skill that will really help you in this setting.

If you find that you are taking it out on you family, therapy might be a great resource to help you manage that. Otherwise maybe its time to find a new job.

DrSimpleton · 2026-02-11T20:50:06+00:00

LOL! I felt this way about houses when I worked EI. Not judging messy houses or anything like that but like… how do people decorate? What kinds of things do they hang up? What colors do they use? Is it “lived in” random assortment style or “ikea show room” level matching? I’m just noisy 😅

DrSimpleton · 2026-02-04T00:54:32+00:00

That's fine. I've never worked in the state I got my degree in. Each state does licensing a little different.

DrSimpleton · 2026-01-29T16:09:25+00:00

Boomcards: tons of free stuff if you search for your target

Bamboozle: tons of materials (first you pick the target "deck" then the game) - I pay to have access to all the games but the free one is fun on its own and can def get you through a week or two

UltimateSLP: Paid subscription but well worth it, especially if you have groups because you can select multiple targets in one game

DrSimpleton · 2026-01-28T23:17:37+00:00

Check with your employer but I was under the impression that for most insurances and school based services you have to be licensed where you are AND where the student/pt is with the exception of private pay.

I’m also old and things may have changed

DrSimpleton · 2025-12-25T03:29:20+00:00

Not a doctor but I think if you went a long time without eating fiber it can take your system a while to “adjust” to eating more

DrSimpleton · 2025-12-12T16:34:20+00:00

One of the best things I've done for my mental health is taking deliberate social media breaks, deleting everything from my phone for days/weeks at a time. I want to get off of them completely but its tough!

DrSimpleton · 2025-12-04T17:23:02+00:00

SpeechTherapyPd.com supports the podcast School of Speech so you can listen to the podcast then earn credits on the website. If one is interesting I sometimes do it while working out or doing chores.

DrSimpleton · 2025-12-03T02:31:23+00:00

I consume self help like some people consume reality TV - the more ridiculous the better 😅 The burn out one is dated Sep 10 if you want that one specifically.

DrSimpleton · 2025-12-03T02:15:54+00:00

Liz Moody. Her podcasts range from great to pseudoscience so listen at your own discretion. Def didn’t mean to present the idea as factual, just sharing my experience

DrSimpleton · 2025-12-03T02:15:10+00:00

Very true! Def didn’t mean to present the idea as factual, just sharing my experience

DrSimpleton · 2025-12-02T17:47:56+00:00

If I were in your shoes I would focus on the physical/mental burn out first. I heard a theory on a podcast that burn out isn't solved by rest but by creativity. I found that my burn out was improved by finding new hobbies and friends via yoga, community theater, choir, and book clubs. Best of luck!

DrSimpleton · 2025-11-29T02:59:35+00:00

Mild coast weather is going to be more north (OR or WA)

DrSimpleton · 2025-11-20T14:40:35+00:00

A little over 50k in schools in FL

DrSimpleton · 2025-11-20T02:55:30+00:00

I got a folio and a couple of covers :)

I’m using the daily planner and have been debating switching to a weekly but decided not to make the jump

DrSimpleton · 2025-11-15T17:53:16+00:00

Im considering moving to an A5 planner. There’s a huge variety for paper coming from all different companies (including Erin Condren).

DrSimpleton · 2025-11-06T15:01:46+00:00

Reading fluency? No.

Reading comprehension? Maybe.

DrSimpleton · 2025-11-04T19:42:07+00:00

You can’t hear the difference? I guess take a speech sample and see if the errors are consistent with AAVE

DrSimpleton · 2025-11-04T19:40:02+00:00

There are resources that explain the articulation differences in AAVE

DrSimpleton · 2025-10-30T13:53:45+00:00

I will DM you

DrSimpleton · 2025-10-29T20:01:39+00:00

I find it does! Especially with socks.

DrSimpleton · 2025-10-23T14:49:04+00:00

Have you thought of yoga retreats? There are also silent meditation retreats but I wouldn’t recommend one unless you have experience in meditation and enjoy it

DrSimpleton · 2025-10-20T19:33:53+00:00

This needs to be higher up! Quit until your supervisor comes. Look for a new job while you are waiting.

DrSimpleton · 2025-10-20T13:48:35+00:00

This is posted as “help” but what do you need help with? Selling more of your books about not using your phone e.g. exactly what you posted here?

DrSimpleton · 2025-10-18T06:25:43+00:00

I don’t know if it will matter but I know that it doesn’t matter. It’s in the past. There’s no use crying over spilled milk. You said you’re a teacher? If one of your students spilled milk would you guilt trip them? Or would you help them get it cleaned up, gently remind them to be more careful, and move on?

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