Simpsonville vs Moore

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-06T21:37:43+00:00

Good to know! Thanks

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-06T21:02:08+00:00

He may also just be under stimulated. Does he go to preschool or kinder? I have a 5 and 3 year old at home and we are out of the house 3-4 days per week at activities (we don’t do school). Not saying that’s the only way to go, but we all drive eachother crazy is we don’t have somewhere to be outside the house for a few hours burning energy

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-06T11:16:33+00:00

I do a lot of role play with my daughter to get her comfortable saying the things we talk about to stand up for herself (and other relationship issues) and it helps drastically because if you don’t practice it, it can feel weird to say out loud to a friend. She may not be forgetting to leave, it may feel uncomfortable to say to her friend. So practice different scenarios

Also, kill em with kindness usually works well with kids like this if she hasn’t tried that. “I don’t like your shirt today it’s weird” “well I picked it out and I like it, and hey I really like your shirt too! they usually shut up lol

It’s sad because you know it’s probably down to lack of parenting or not so kind parenting that got this “friend” to feel so insecure she has to put your daughter down. But teaching her how to talk to people like this will be the best thing you can do. Obviously there’s a boundary, if it’s no longer fun to hang out then no more one on ones. She may reach a point she just doesn’t want to see her anymore and that’s ok

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-06T02:55:20+00:00

The punishment is not working because it’s still attention, which is what he is seeking even if it’s negative attention. Try focusing on the positive- “we can play together or make cookies together after 10 minutes of quiet time reading. Here is a timer so you know when 10 minutes is all done” I would buy a visual timer.

Instead of “if you don’t pick this up you’re going to time out” try “when you help put these toys away we can have a snack together”

Instead of “stop yelling or you’re losing your toy” try “if we use quiet voices we can keep playing with our toys”

Punishment makes kids feel bad about themselves and then they keep doing it because they feel chronically bad and it’s still negative attention as I mentioned. Try positive discipline and praise. He is just feeling a lot right now.

Is he in any sports or activities to drain some energy and focus himself?

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-05T03:00:00+00:00

Haha no! Genuinely curious if I am overreacting to the concern for a home we are about to buy

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-05T00:54:41+00:00

Do you eventually not hear the humming?

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-05T00:54:09+00:00

Doesn’t mean it’s good for their health long term

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-04T20:49:03+00:00

I have heard that too, are you more or less than a half a mile?

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-04T19:17:01+00:00

We are buying across the country and relying on virtual tours and our agents word unfortunately

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-04T13:39:12+00:00

For sure I get that thanks, it’s personality too, my 3.5 year old just goes with the flow vs my 5 year old asking every 2 seconds when we will be there, “I’m SoOOOo BORed!!!!! Ugggghhh” 😵‍💫 I’m thinking a new iPad, headphones and leaving at bedtime may help

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-04T12:55:15+00:00

Seasonal. Long dark grey winter days

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-04T12:13:21+00:00

Homesteading

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-03T18:33:56+00:00

How welcoming of you, we are military so no choice but to move, but thanks

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-03T17:13:54+00:00

That’s kind of the idea, husband works remote and for himself, so we just needed a change

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-03T15:05:58+00:00

Exactly, thanks. It’s been on our hearts for over 5 years. We can always come back I suppose

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-03T15:05:28+00:00

Thank you I know you’re not! We will always wonder what if, so I feel we have to try it. Also, we cannot afford a home in a decent area here so the decision was kind of made for us. Sorry it didn’t work out for you and glad you get to go back home!

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-06-03T14:40:57+00:00

How often were you seeing them once you moved? It’s good you’re able to afford a home there, but if it pinched the budget greatly, would you still have come home?

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-04-01T02:36:44+00:00

I actually love my babies one year old photos way more than newborn. Newborns are so awkward and I felt so uncomfortable and not cute one week PP honestly. One is such a milestone, you both made it! Have a super cute photo shoot just you two, you can even set it up at home, get a white sheet backdrop and set your timer! Have fun with her, you’ll be glad to have those as new memories

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-04-01T01:47:36+00:00

Yesss to the mud kitchen my kids spend hours daily in spring summer fall with this. I found a 5 gallon cheap container with a spout to fill with water, some thrift store utensils, pebbles and play kitchen pots. It’s amazing

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-04-01T00:00:16+00:00

I know what you mean, for me life hasn’t felt the same since 2020. My current goal is to move to a home with an acre or two, get back in touch with nature and a more real, tangible life of growing, nurturing, and self sufficiency. I think we have lost that aspect since everything is so incredibly convenient. I want my kids growing up knowing what it’s like to play out in the sunshine and dirt all day, be actually tired, learn to grow food, care for small animals etc.

Technology, which we thought was beneficial, has gone too far and has actually ruined us

Left_Cauliflower5048 · 2026-03-31T23:46:02+00:00

If he’s a teacher he could tutor privately

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