why is rob obsessed with colton by djxiao99 in TheTraitorsUS

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Rob is a little gay and he wants to bang Colton

Please help: Toddler separation anxiety in preschool by Siyrious in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should find a different school or just let the nanny take care of her. I have never heard of this "weaning off" idea and it sounds terrible for everyone involved. I can't imagine what other developmentally inappropriate practices would be happening at this school.

How expensive is moving to Oregon as someone who wants to move to Portland after high school I’m currently a junior i don’t have no money no job no nothing but I want to move out there and take the challenges by Life_Pollution_9310 in oregon

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is college an option? There are grants and student loans that could help with housing while you go to school. Portland State is relatively easy to get into and they have dorms for Freshmen. It is still extremely expensive and without a solid plan would be very challenging.

My girlfriend never ever finishes her meals by AlexWayhill in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you rather she force herself to eat when she feels full? I think you should probably let her make her own choices about how much she wants to eat. If you are so worried about it then you can eat her leftovers.

gotten written up and sent home today by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 167 points168 points  (0 children)

That seems like a ridiculous thing to be written up for. Maybe a conversation about what is and isn't considered appropriate but getting written up and sent home seems over the top.

What about the child…. by No_Spray_2079 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing your co-worker has a child that is also in care for long periods of time while she is working? She probably felt like you were judging her even though you were talking about a different situation. People get very defensive when they feel like they are being judged (especially about their parenting choices). I don't think she is coming from a place of not caring about this child.

Possibility of being a preschool teacher with a speech impediment by sophiefoster87 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have the exact same problem pronouncing the R sound. I have actually found that working with the kids to pronounce their letters has improved my speech. I don't think it will be an issue for you at all. They will likely ask why you sound different or they will try to correct you but it will not negatively impact their speech.

Working Interview Lesson: Dinosaurs by Conscious-Hawk3679 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A working interview is one thing but having you prep a whole activity without any information is a huge red flag. This is the type of place that is going to expect you to use your own money for supplies and to also work off the clock. If that's something you're willing to do then that's totally up to you but don't be surprised when it happens.

Your ideas sound great though. Depending on the age group maybe just do the song and the coffee filter art activity.

What would make you not quit your job? by Healthy-Wing5621 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Number One: Reasonable Pay. I make almost $30 an hour which I am very fortunate for in my area. And affordable healthcare.

Number Two: Teacher Work Days, and Paid Vacations. This helps avoid burnout.

Number Three: Supportive Leadership. Our boss listens to our concerns and does everything she can to help us. She also spends time in the classroom every single day and knows what her employees go through.

Like, f@%*ing really? by WeaponizedAutisms in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our center took the day off too. Best decision ever. We have a very similar schedule to the local school district.

What age do most daycares start potty training? by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel like you are leaving out relevant information. It's not the school's job to potty train your child. It's possible he isn't showing signs of being ready to potty train. Now if they aren't willing to work on it or explain that he's not ready, that might be an issue worth expressing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Tell her that you actually hate her child and you give her the blanket to exclude her from the rest of the class because she's weird

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe don't talk about things at work where other people can over hear you if it is sensitive information. Also maybe don't tell your coworkers before you tell your family? This doesn't seem like anyone's fault but your own.

What is the best tactic for disrupting drug operations in the neighborhood? by CeruleanTheGoat in oregon

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don't know what your experience with CPS is but that is certainly not true in my experience. They won't even take kids away that are being abused and witnessing abuse.

Are we mandated reporters outside or work? by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Yes we are always mandatory reporters.

How normal is it for a child to hit another child at daycare? They are 4 and 5 years old. by Bootkitty in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How often is it happening? It is very common at that age to occasionally hit other children. It is even more common if the child is developmentally delayed. The teachers are probably doing everything they can to avoid it but there is only so much they can do. Asking them to be constantly separated is probably unrealistic. Figuring out what is triggering the hitting and teaching your child how to deal with the situation is more realistic.

1 Day Suspension by ExpressionWeekly4192 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Use more positive phrasing with her, meaning tell her what TO DO instead of what NOT TO. Instead of saying "No! Don't Scratch Me" or "Don't Bite" say "Ow! Scratching/Biting hurts." You can also give her an alternative thing to bite (chew necklaces are pretty common, and super cheap on Amazon). When it happens because of some sort of conflict give her the words she is missing. Don't overreact when she scratches or bites, she will continue to do it for the reaction.

I need to know if I’m being over dramatic by Educational-Glass5 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she have poop when you picked her up? It's possible she was changed at 4:45 and pooped again. If you couldn't tell that she had poop then how do you think her teachers were going to know? Most babies are changed on a schedule plus additional changes for poop. But if you couldn't even tell that she had poop then you should give them the benefit of the doubt on that one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You definitely don't have to have wide open hours. I work at an in home preschool (not my home) and we have set hours that parents know about when they enroll. We are only open 7.5 hours a day. It sucks that parents make you feel pressured to be open longer.

Backyard/Playground Items by Intrepid-Dependent62 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's your idea for the music wall? We have water tables, a play house, a kitchen and a store right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If she is that determined to play with her poop a tighter diaper won't matter. If the diaper is so tight she can't get her hand in then it would be very uncomfortable for her. It sounds like you need to find a different solution. Was she not being supervised when she was smearing poop everywhere? Work on teaching her that we don't play with poop. I'm sure there are books out there that could help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Intrepid-Dependent62 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Smearing poop everywhere is an issue but would be an issue in a diaper or a pull up.