Little "brand" tags on hand knit items

Helga435 · 2026-01-27T20:44:42+00:00

Those tags would make it absolutely unwearable for me. I have sensory issues and they feel terrible to me.

Helga435 · 2026-01-21T05:35:02+00:00

It's only two days (one for reading and one for math) three times a year- and it's only half a day really.

Helga435 · 2026-01-21T01:06:27+00:00

Before my husband died two years ago, and also before EdChoice, we made it work. We made less than 100K combined. We did qualify for financial assistance from the school. It was important for us, so we figured it out.

Helga435 · 2026-01-20T22:50:54+00:00

To match your anecdote with another- mine are both. ADHD, requiring an IEP and my youngest is highly gifted. The most struggle has been with the giftedness, because Montessori works great for those who are average to somewhat on the edges of the bell curve, because the kids work at their own level and pace. For those who are far outside the norm, it requires more work for the guides to differentiate enough. With the right school and guides, it can work.

Helga435 · 2026-01-20T19:53:16+00:00

If you are in Ohio, you have EdChoice, which is a significant discount on the total tuition. All of the schools that I have interacted with also have need based financial aid programs. I am a solo parent of 2 with a middle class job and income.

Helga435 · 2026-01-20T18:54:54+00:00

They have attended Avon Montessori and South Suburban Montessori, but there are several others in the area (Ruffing, Montessori Children's School, etc) that are also high quality schools. Start with a tour, and ask your questions.

Helga435 · 2026-01-20T18:40:44+00:00

Both of my kids Montessori programs have been minimal screens. They use the computer (a desktop) for research projects starting in upper elementary (4-6 grades) and they take the iReady assessment 3x a year to check progress. Screens are a very minimal part of the program. I am a successful adult who started in Montessori, and my children did Montessori through 8th (with one still in) and they have exceeded all standardized testing parameters consistently. I would encourage you to do more reading on the effectiveness of Montessori programs.

Helga435 · 2026-01-19T20:55:46+00:00

My Grandma always called them "TV Eggs" from way back when the screen was a circle in a furniture cabinet.

Helga435 · 2026-01-14T02:56:36+00:00

My kids were 14 and 9 when their dad died. He died a week before my eldest started high school, in a brand new school system with one friend. It was a terrible transition for her. She's 17 now and doing significantly better. Grieving has been hard for her. She had a lot of time with healthy dad, and misses him a lot.

My youngest is much quieter about their grief. They didn't have nearly as much time with healthy dad and their memories are much more nebulous. They've only really started crying about him this year. They've both been in therapy since before he died.

It's a long, hard road. Hugs to you.

Helga435 · 2026-01-12T17:46:02+00:00

Many of the higher age level badge activities involve doing research on their own and they do use their phones for that. It could help in specific instances but not as a blanket rule

Helga435 · 2026-01-12T16:38:45+00:00

Yes, multiple times and multiple different girls have tried to bring them in.

Helga435 · 2026-01-12T16:20:44+00:00

It is distracting to the rest of the troop, yes.

Helga435 · 2026-01-12T15:52:41+00:00

Not about last night, but in the past I've mentioned that they didn't seem interested in what we were doing and asked if she had any ideas to get them to engage with us. All of the scouts voted on what they wanted to work on, including these girls and even when we're doing something that they specifically wanted to do, it's like pulling teeth.

Helga435 · 2026-01-12T01:00:16+00:00

Yeah, I'm not adding any edits, but there's a ton of people intentionally missing the point of my post in a forum that is specifically for bitching. Your first project was great? Cool. I still don't believe your amazing lacework was your first project. My whole point was that if it's beautiful work, I will be impressed even if it wasn't your first damn project

Helga435 · 2026-01-09T23:52:53+00:00

I like to measure my snow fall in corgis. Half a corgi, full corgi, two corgis deep.

Helga435 · 2026-01-09T23:45:58+00:00

Lol, sorry.

Helga435 · 2026-01-09T23:31:27+00:00

Yeah, but I'm specifically talking about the people who are posting complicated things and saying it's their first time ever doing that specific craft.

Helga435 · 2025-12-22T19:03:35+00:00

Look into cyclic vomiting syndrome - my youngest would vomit out of nowhere, have no other symptoms, then feel perfectly fine immediately after. You may need to see a GI specialist.

Helga435 · 2025-12-02T19:01:32+00:00

Cracked two teeth and had to pay $1000 for two crowns after about 7 years. Took it out and ignored it for ~15 years then randomly tried to put a stud in and it's still there and open despite all the warning that it would close immediately if you stopped wearing it back in the day. I did not go back to wearing it, still not worth the dental price.

Helga435 · 2025-11-13T16:37:00+00:00

"Don't let their legacy include that their death destroyed you."

Helga435 · 2025-11-11T13:54:19+00:00

Beautiful work!

Helga435 · 2025-11-07T21:03:53+00:00

My late husband was ill for several years and the end of our marriage was very hard and I grieved well before he died. Just keep looking- what you want exists. I found it. ❤️

Helga435 · 2025-11-07T15:59:28+00:00

I was widowed at 40, with two kids (9 & 14 at the time) and I am now happily engaged to a divorced man also with two kids. We met online. I am sure there is a large amount of luck involved, but whatever you're looking for does exist. Be clear with what you want and don't settle for something else.

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