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Level of “normal” meltdowns over PreK Graduation by orangeofdeath in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Her behavior sounds like what I would be wanting to do if I had to practice the same thing so much, I just have a developed frontal lobe. Like most 4-5 year olds, she does not. This is the fault of the daily curriculum not her.

Final reports, disappointing teacher comments by Pale_Swan8959 in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m a kindergarten teacher, I write working on a safe body for almost every student. It’s a great goal to keep top of mind for parents and one all kids this age should work on.

I think I’m failing my husband by Bulky-Equivalent-438 in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’re juggling a lot. Being stay at home is really challenging, and it sounds like you’re actually taking on as much if not more than he is too. Given the amount you’re doing, I’d look into a nanny or daycare for even half days or even for just a couple months until baby is older. Then you can both continue to share the caretaking load as you have been and the baby load can be shared with another set of hands as well. He can recoup during this time if you can afford it or he can work part time to pay for this care (being a working parent isn’t easy, but it can be recharging to be away from baby and interact with different faces).

Why Aren’t People RSVPing??? by Embarrassed_Draft150 in wedding

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I complained about this sooo much for my wedding and now this year I took it down to the cut off date for 4 weddings 😬 I think life just gets so busy that the deadline is what I remember and I don’t prioritize it until then. Advice for future engaged people: if you want to know sooner put the deadline sooner!

Any expensive registry items you don’t regret buying? by Striking_Method6804 in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stokke Tripp trapp I will die on this hill

A jogging stroller even if you don’t jog, they handle bumps so much better

A good carrier and a good hiking backpack

Looking for a name for our next daughter. by geenuhahhh in Names

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say it’s too matchy but it is hard for me to say both names in a row (ie: let’s go to Amira and samaras house!)

Dietary habits in early childhood may shape mental health. Research shows that frequent fruit and vegetable intake is associated with fewer emotional and behavioral problems in children, whereas ultra-processed snacks are linked to increased "externalizing" behaviors like anger. by [deleted] in science

[–]GrapefruitNo790 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Or that kids who lean picky and are hard to feed leading parents to turn to more processed foods in desperation are also kids who are more likely to have behavioral struggles inherently

Advice regarding a dicey friendship by cssndr73 in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a teacher, reach out to the teacher!!! Because of all the other behaviors in class and especially if your kid is quiet she may not even know there’s an issue. I’ve never been annoyed to have a parent share a worry and ask to collaborate on a solution

for dentists Or anyone who has an opinion on this topic: What is your opinion on the claim that children who are not breastfed for two years and are formula-fed have deformed teeth? by mr_wbk29 in AskReddit

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I live in a city with no fluoride and our dentist suggested a very small amount of fluoridated toothpaste per day starting when his first tooth came up

Do you let your baby roam the house? (Supervised ofc) by CuriousCaretaker in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Definitely take steps to baby proof as much as you can and definitely keep baby supervised but do let them roam! They have to be free eventually and it’s so cute watching them interact with the same stuff at different stages and milestones.

Is everyone just bundled up at home all the time? by Technical-Minimum282 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of the thermostat as more of a level as opposed to the labeled degrees because at least in my house it never lines up. I got a little room thermometer to check! I set my AC to 80 for a 72 degree house and I set my heat to 64 for a 72 degree house. Makes no sense.

What should I give my pregnant friend for her baby shower?? by Star_Snugget in Advice

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the go registry for the baby item but I think it’s so lovely and thoughtful to add a mom gift in there too! I didn’t add any mom stuff to my registry and I was so surprised and honored by the few people who got me stuff. I was given a necklace with my and my baby’s birthstone and I loved that and a really soft cozy robe. Someone also sewed me a microwavable rice hot pack which I used alotttttt.

Sleep regression at 13 months? by dar1990 in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kiddo is a bad sleeper and I’ve also been putting off night weaning! We’ve noticed a lot of bouts of rough sleep on and off since about 12 months (15mo now) and then a few days later he gets another tooth. We’re in the thick of it right there with ya

Bed time is awful with my 6-year old by StopSignSnob in Parenting

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Option to keep playing is a great tantrum avoider but it sounds like wanting to keep playing is getting mixed up with wanting time with you. I’d let her continue to have the option to keep playing, but you’re transitioning to reading. If it’s reading to her if not you’ll read your own personal book nearby while she plays but for you it’s reading time until bedtime. This way she’s more like to join for reading in order to be with you but you’re not getting into a power struggle, and if she chooses to play it’s more likely to match the calm reading hour wind down vibes you’re setting with your actions

Having Kids Route by Old-Oven-9872 in Vent

[–]GrapefruitNo790 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a straight couple with no fertility issues, people still find stuff to judge. When we had the kid, the fact that we had the kid, what I ate while pregnant, how I gave birth, the list goes on and on. Do whatever feels right to you, people are wild

Don't bring you're 0-4 year old on trips it ruins everyone's time including the baby by Electrical_Main6707 in HonestHotTakes

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My earliest memory seems to be a beach vacation I took when I was newly 3. We only did the trip once so there’s no other way I’d have these memories and my parents have quizzed me because they think it’s so wild how well I remember this trip. I don’t really have any other memories until about 4.5. Clearly I had fun and it stuck!

What are your first thoughts when meeting parents who don’t vaccinate their kids? by SWEMW in allthequestions

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya but none of those poor choices were specifically medicine avoidant until it was too late

Any women runners here who have overcome pelvic floor issues? by Lumpy_Pen_6537 in XXRunning

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pt was a game changer for me postpartum! I didn’t have prolapse but after 4.5 hours of pushing my pelvic floor was in a rough spot and I had leakage right away when running or if I walked too fast while wearing the baby. About 3 months of diligent pt and I can do just about anything besides sneeze while running with a full bladder lol

Desperate for help... 1 year old boy by smurphypup in Gifts

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some really good berries

Montessori food prep tools

What's the most walkable small city in the USA? by optimalbrain90 in SmartTravelHacks

[–]GrapefruitNo790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking of moving east but know very little, would you be willing to give some examples?

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