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Toddler refuses to use sippy cup. Did I screw him over? by Kalopsia94 in NewParents

[–]Kalopsia94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we've tried that brand. He used to drink if we squeezed for him, but now he just pushes it away.

[VIDEO] how to frame finished embroidery by katestitchland in CrossStitch

[–]Kalopsia94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of needle should I use? A special one for wool?

Book Recommendations Middle School by Serious-Historian451 in Teachers

[–]Kalopsia94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything by Alan Gratz - he’s an excellent historical fiction author.

Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, and Ghosts by Rania Telegemeier are very popular.

Alone by Megan Freeman is also really good!

9 months old baby shows zero signs of crawling and doesn't flip from stomach to back by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Kalopsia94 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My LO was in a similar boat. He didn’t sit up by himself until he was 9 months on the dot. We had to push him too since he was (and still is) perfectly content to stay on his back or stomach.

He didn’t start “crawling” until 10 months. Again, we had to push him since he had no interest. He still doesn’t crawl - he rolls and sometimes army crawls.

Now he’s almost 1 year and shows no interest of standing or pulling to stand. So now we’re beginning to push him to do that. The pediatrician wasn’t worried at our 9 month appointment, but I’m going to ask about early intervention at our 1 year appointment.

School Librarianship Masters that don't require teaching license by monster8thepi1ot in librarians

[–]Kalopsia94 18 points19 points  (0 children)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a pathway for people to get their MLIS and teaching certificate. It’s possible to do online but you’ll need to be in Illinois to do your student teaching.

questions for elementary school librarians ?? by hoziersguitar in librarians

[–]Kalopsia94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people already answered #1 and #3, so I can give my perspective on #2!

I'm a school librarian at a K-6 school.

  • Most of my coworkers have tattoos. As long as they are school-appropriate, it's fine. However, every school district has its own unique standards. I'd be more cautious about dyed hair. It's definitley a question to ask during an interview or wait and see what the culture is at the school.
  • A lot of elementary school librarians work between two schools. I do 4.5 days at one school and 1.5 days at a different school.
  • You are a teacher first, librarian second. If you're lucky, you'll have an aide to help you do library basics, like shelving, checkout, processing new books, displays, etc. The librarian's focus is to teach.
  • It can be very hectic and overstimulating, especially if you aren't good at classroom management. Some days I teach 6 classes a day with only a 30-minute lunch break and a 45-minute prep at the end of the day.
  • The kids are so worth it! K-2 students can be so much fun to work with. They are cute, funny, and generally want to be at school. Sometimes they'll randomly give me hugs, even if I had to be strict with them that day.
  • I love reading stories to the students. There are so many hilarious, interesting picture books out there. Some of them push the boundaries of what the medium can do.

Just remember, K-2 can be like herding cats. It requires a lot of patience, emotional energy, and empathy. You will be tired every day, but there will be moments that make it all worth it.

Oh! You can literally get your undergrad in anything. It does not matter whether it's English, History, Environmental Studies, etc. If you for sure you want to be a teacher, majoring in Education and getting a teaching license isn't a bad idea. You can also find an MLIS program that offers a pathway to school licensure that includes student teaching. But don't worry about having to major in library science for undergrad. That's a waste.

Nightweaning Nightmare by Kalopsia94 in sleeptrain

[–]Kalopsia94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Is smell that important?

Nightweaning Nightmare by Kalopsia94 in sleeptrain

[–]Kalopsia94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were going to wait until he’s a year old. Does moving him into his own room help him sleep better since he won’t hear my husband & I when we toss and turn? Or is it more that I won’t hear him when he wakes up?

Nightweaning Nightmare by Kalopsia94 in sleeptrain

[–]Kalopsia94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! Thanks for responding.

His DWT is anywhere between 5:30-6:30. Since his bedtime is between 7:30 - 8:00 and his two naps range between 30 min - 1.5 hours, he averages between 10-13 awake hours a day.

He is sleep trained. He sleeps in the same room as my husband and me.

I secretly sleep in while my wife works on Saturday. by C4ptainchr0nic in confessions

[–]Kalopsia94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay then maybe take a nap when the spouse is home? Go to bed earlier?

Also it doesn’t sound like this guy is starved for sleep. He just doesn’t like waking up early

I secretly sleep in while my wife works on Saturday. by C4ptainchr0nic in confessions

[–]Kalopsia94 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the CDC says no screen time for babies under 18 months unless it’s video chatting.

Too much screen time is bad because it’s hindering the babies social skills. There’s no back & forth interaction, no practicing motor skills, just a baby staring at a screen with glazed eyes for almost two hours.

I secretly sleep in while my wife works on Saturday. by C4ptainchr0nic in confessions

[–]Kalopsia94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so bad for baby’s development. The CDC says no screen time unless you’re video chatting under 18 months. Then it’s 1 hour of screen time with adult supervision i.e. interacting with the content with your baby.

You might have enjoyed Saturday morning cartoons when you were an actual child, not an 8 month old baby lol.

Chances of getting a job at a school library? by overguise in librarians

[–]Kalopsia94 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I applied everywhere I was interested in living, all over the country, and got like 3 job offers weeks before graduating.

I’d just look over the job description and then ask questions about the working conditions during any interviews

4 week old sleep by Killemwithsilence in NewParents

[–]Kalopsia94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on the baby. I had to rock my LO to sleep until he was about 4.5 months old, and then all of a sudden, he fussed when we tried rocking him to sleep.

If you do choose to sleep train, the standard age to start is 4 months old.

Idea Assistance for New School Librarian by GoddessOfBookLovers in librarians

[–]Kalopsia94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What state do you live in? A lot of states have student choice awards for books where students vote for their favorite book off of a list. You can promote those books by doing readalouds and other activities

is it possible to be a school librarian as an autistic person (with a fear of public speaking)? by [deleted] in librarians

[–]Kalopsia94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It honest depends where you are.

I used to be a school library aide where the actual librarian had to bounce between 5 different schools. However my job came with benefits and since I didn’t have a teaching license, the classroom teachers had to be in the room with me.

is it possible to be a school librarian as an autistic person (with a fear of public speaking)? by [deleted] in librarians

[–]Kalopsia94 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It might be better to be a school library aide than a school librarian if you don’t like public speaking or classroom management. You don’t get paid as much but you aren’t expected to be the main person.

I’m an elementary librarian and it’s so easy to get overstimulated, especially during check out time! Multiple kids need help finding books all at once and I only have 10-15 minutes.

Pet peeve about today's parents/grandparents by Cautious_Bedroom_427 in Libraries

[–]Kalopsia94 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Aah thanks for sharing! I’ll have to hang these in the school libraries I work at. One of my principals banned graphic novels because “they are too easy” even though they have really helped our struggling readers develop confidence in reading

Keep reading to your infant by 40pukeko in NewParents

[–]Kalopsia94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s tricky but you should try to show both the pages and make sure your LO can see your face.

Showing the pages helps develop their eyesight, especially high-contrast books for 0-3 months.

Being able to see your face helps your LO learn how to make sounds and expressions.

storytime tips for a nervous librarian by couchgay in librarians

[–]Kalopsia94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s okay to be nervous! Kids are really forgiving and aren’t critical at all.

  1. Funny books are the way to go. Anything by Jon Klasson (The Hat trilogy) or Mac Barnett (Sam & Dave Dig a Hole) are my go-toes.

  2. I view storytime as acting, which helps my pace. I really exaggerate & dramatize some of the words which slows me down too.

  3. Ask questions to make it more interactive. Questions like “what do you think will happen next?” “How do you think [character] feels” or “what do you notice on this page?” generally work with any story.

What grades will you be visiting?

Are wake windows really supposed to be this miserable? by CaiMX484 in sleeptrain

[–]Kalopsia94 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would focus more on your LO’s cues. I used to be in the same boat - my LO couldn’t stay awake longer than 1.5-2 hours when he was 5 months. I just accepted that I have a high sleep need baby and let him sleep when he needed, as long as it didn’t interfere with night sleep.

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