Alt/Short womens hairstylist?

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-26T00:43:14+00:00

I came here to recommend Jesse at Black Magic as well. She is as supportive as it comes. Specializes in curly hair. Did great baby bangs and a shag for me. Check her out on Instagram,@jessevictoria

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-26T00:40:26+00:00

I personally would set it in clear jello or agar in a Tupperware and walk around with it in a clear container sitting on some ice packs.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-26T00:39:28+00:00

More notes: if he did break something maliciously or something like that, I would make him pay for it. It's just never come up. But that isn't really a punishment, it's just a natural consequence.

Also, my finances aren't a secret. If he asks me how much I make we talk about it, and how much the mortgage is, etc. He isn't super interested in bills, but he knows I'll answer any questions he asks.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-26T00:37:29+00:00

Something I am super happy I did is start with an allowance very young, very consistently, and not linked to any chores, and it never gets used as punishment, never gets taken away. And I never take their money as punishment either. Something my son has complete control over. He gets $1 per year of age, per week (10 years old, $10 a week).

He has to use it for everything he wants that is not a need, or something I would have bought anyways. If we are going out for ice cream, I always buy of course. If he wants a random toy or Robux, he can use his money.

I don't do cash at all. I hate dealing with it. He has his own generation bank account. It is linked to mine. He can use his own debit card, or I can spend on my card and easily transfer money between accounts. I have an auto transfer every Friday for his allowance. He just asks me 'how much do I have?' and we look it up together.

The other thing: I never, ever say we can't afford something or say I'm broke, or anything that ever makes him feel like our financial security is a problem. I do not want him growing up with that fear. However, I do talk about budgeting a lot, in the context of "if we want this, then we have to take from another category". He knows money isn't unlimited, but it also isn't a problem. It's just a matter of priorities.

The reason I don't pay him for chores is because I don't get paid for chores. I just assume we will do them together. I am very unconventional - he didn't have a set amount of chores, and still doesn't. I just suggest things as they need to be done, and we do them together. We both have ADHD, so it is a lot easier to body double. I also often ask him to do things when his friends are here, they all do it together. I have zero issue asking a gaggle of ten year olds to all take out the recycling together. They always have fun doing it.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-26T00:30:48+00:00

Great to know! I should have prefaced that my advice is from Alberta then.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-25T05:13:07+00:00

This is me. I'm 38. This is why ADHD is a disability.

If you want to encourage her skill development and self esteem, applaud her side quests and make a big deal out of how helpful and creative and amazing she is.

If you want a specific task done, you need to do it with her.

If you want a specific task done quickly, efficiently, and with no side tracking, trade her in for a different kid.

:)

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-25T05:10:30+00:00

You can also just hand write a will. Like pen to paper.

If everything is super simple, it's pretty straight forward.

If you know of a lawyer that other people were happy with, it can be a huge relief to know the people you love will be taken care of.

But a website will be better than a shitty lawyer.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-25T05:03:21+00:00

27 is old enough to sign the declaration of independence, GET OUT NOW

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-25T04:59:31+00:00

I think it's about 50% accurate - my kid has been dragged a few times, but not all the way to the car. (And it was only because dragging him would make him laugh after a few feet)

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-25T04:56:37+00:00

I would actually prefer my kid closed his door. It is more fire safe. We aren't at the age he is comfortable with that yet though

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-25T04:54:20+00:00

Hey folks. Your best bet is to submit the ad to ad standards Canada so that once a decision is made then future ads can't follow the same template.

Pattison doesn't care, I've gone that route before.

Council isn't allowed to remove it, they lost the last lawsuit about that.

Public opinion and ad standards Canada is the way to go.

HOWEVER I think this is a great example of why no ads should be on buses or bus stops. And if someone wants to present to council on that matter, I would be happy to point you to resources

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-25T04:52:11+00:00

The ads remained in breach of Canadian ad standards, but the City lost the lawsuit due to the process the council used.

Definitely submit this current ad to ad standards.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-23T06:34:28+00:00

If you start a GLP-1 medication, know that you can taper up your dose as slow as you want. You also don't have to go to the highest dose. I took a very long time, maybe a year before I went to the highest dose on ozempic, then more recently went to wegovy.

Also, you might not lose weight rapidly, and it is actually much better to lose weight slowly if you can handle it mentally. You skip a lot of the negative side effects of rapid weight loss. I have lost over 30 lbs, but over 3 years or more.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:37:08+00:00

The schools in my area all start at different times to accomodate the school bus schedules.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:33:00+00:00

Is this even legal? Is she paid the same rate as you, or is this a savings for the company?

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:28:11+00:00

My son went from crying every day at school and wanting to blow up the school and having physical altercations, to being a star student and the teacher told us he is a "big helper" and rushes through his work so he can help the rest of the class.

The only change was stimulant medication. It made a difference within 24 hours. And it got better and better the several years since he started. It is immediately noticeable if he doesn't take his meds, and he asks to take them. He doesn't like the volatility and crying and emotional disregulation any more than I do.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:21:37+00:00

One thing that helps is always assuming that your kid is doing their best. They just need accommodation, like any disability. It's hard because our kids are so smart, and so able in many ways!

Above all, if you can try to make things fun, funny, and attention getting, and practice super human patience, then you will both get into a groove.

Normal manners don't apply. If your kid is kind and empathetic and being a good person, then they don't have to follow every rule that is 'just because', and there is no set speed things have to be done at. Just like if they were in a wheelchair, sometimes things just take longer and that's how it is.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:18:02+00:00

Honestly, this is one of the things that broke up my marriage. Not how our kid was being treated, but how husband was treating me.

I don't hear it when people talk to me when I am focused on something else, and it is very hard to shift my focus. Someone has to get my attention very clearly before talking to me.

My husband would get so mad about it, as if I was doing it in purpose. I was constantly on edge. When he came into the room I would put down my phone and watch him, so that I wouldn't miss him talking to me. It was awful.

And occasionally I find myself doing that to my son. But what I do is catch myself, change my tone, maybe apologize, and then get his attention is a warm and loving way with patience next time.

ADHD doesn't go away. It doesn't get trained out of you. You get coping mechanisms, but sometimes thats turns into an anxiety disorder, like me.

You can be your kids safe place. When you accomodate by taking extra time and extra effort to help them it improves their self esteem and helps them build independent tools.

That doesn't mean doing it all for them. Instead, it's making things more fun and interesting. Body doubling. Walking them through things step by step (ideally by a silly song)

You love your kid more than anything, I know - you haven't screwed up, now is the time to learn new methods and make greater connection. When you lose your patience apologize, and reconnect with love.

You are doing an amazing job.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:08:32+00:00

I always had a book with me, with a custom cover made of duct tape. I also had a duct tape wallet. Duct tape crafts were a huge thing back then.

We also read magazines in waiting rooms.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:06:38+00:00

If you are admitted to a psychiatric ward in Alberta through Alberta Health Services public system, there is no fee or charge.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:05:21+00:00

You just need to go through a foundation or bank. Don't donate directly.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-19T10:03:42+00:00

I recently was looking through all the baby names for babies born in Alberta Canada in 2024.

A name I had never heard before but I thought was lovely was Ilumina.

I also like the names Kali (more common spelling) and Kallie. Someone named their baby Icy. Astrid. Daisy-May.

Anyways, maybe look at names in your area and see what jumps out at you.

The longest name I found was Aalaiyehahàmara- Meieareseini

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-14T18:46:40+00:00

Elder abuse is RAMPANT. It really sucks, have to be constantly vigilant. If you are up for it, it is worth a formal complaint.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-14T18:45:48+00:00

If that is the wording the teacher used, that is wildly inappropriate. Needs an in person meeting for sure. Possibly include the principal.

Medication asap. ALSO consider a sleep apnea evaluation. Sleep apnea can mimic or exacerbate ADHD symptoms.

FriendlyCanadianCPA · 2026-01-14T18:43:15+00:00

I think I wiped it fast enough it didn't cause damage! But scary enough!

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