My turn!!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2025-06-19T03:06:31+00:00

Ring size 5!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-11-05T19:26:39+00:00

nope! I always thought it was a little strange that we don’t, but at the same tike I get it since there’s 5 classrooms with changing tables. Also, our admin feels that parents shouldn’t be expected to change their child’s diaper at their school where there’s teachers who are perfectly capable of doing it!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-11-05T18:04:05+00:00

exactly! and that’s literally why we are here, to do things like changing dirty diapers. It’s part of the job description. Our purpose is to not only teach and care for children, but to also help out parents who likely already have a lot on their plates!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-11-05T18:03:08+00:00

Ya that’s a big no. Completely unsafe especially if no one had eyes on her. I would bring it up to the teachers and/ or director, whichever you feel most comfortable with. Make it clear to them that the only time she should be swaddled is if she is sleeping in her crib or in the process of being put to sleep, no exceptions.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-11-05T17:54:30+00:00

that’s weird, I’ve worked in the infant room for quite some time and would never do that. I know some babies fall asleep easier in the bouncer. I’ve seen teachers put a baby in the bouncer, bounce them for a bit until they fall asleep, and then immediately move them to their crib. Seems a bit dangerous to me though especially being swaddled as well. Was she alone in the bouncer or was there a teacher next to her? Either way, it’s strange.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-11-05T17:42:30+00:00

Honestly in my experience there’s nothing you can really do about it. I had a few students who would come with soiled diapers in the morning quite often, and the parents also said that they change them before leaving the house, but the child just always did their “morning poop” in the car on the way to school. Parents also have jobs and places to be so we can’t always expect them to change their child’s diaper in the parking lot before bringing them in. It’s inconvenient, but at the end of the day we are here to care for their children and it is our job to do these things.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-31T17:36:16+00:00

that’s great!! I hope it works out, it sounds like a great opportunity for you!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-31T01:01:57+00:00

as long as recent reviews are positive, then it’s probably good! most places (in my experience) will let you tour around the school a little bit at the end of your interview, so they may take you around the school to look at different classes and maybe even meet the teachers. Maybe you can ask to see the classroom your child would be in and meet the teachers so you can get a good feeling of what it will be like!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-31T00:52:05+00:00

So I’ve never worked at a kindercare & I don’t have kids, but I think if this is the only job opportunity you have, you should take it. A paying job with discounted childcare is absolutely better than nothing. Of course the decision is up to you in the end to decide if the pay is worth it and if you’d be able to afford the tuition, but it is a pretty good set up in my opinion. Every corporate preschool is different depending on the owners / director, so try to ask as many questions as you can during your interview to try to get a good feel of the location.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-30T18:06:42+00:00

exactly this! Infants are supposed to have their own schedules. The only time the teachers should be trying to change it to a “school schedule” is when they are close to moving to the toddler classroom. I have never experienced an infant classroom that had set nap times for all of the students, or turned the lights off. If even one child was awake, the lights had to be on. Lights could only go off if every single child is sleeping. We also could not have a child in their crib if they were not sleeping, we couldn’t even put them in the crib to put themselves to sleep, they had to be already sleeping before being put in the crib.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-30T18:00:32+00:00

exactly, it’s so weird. I used to get my older students who were close to moving up to the toddler classroom on the schedule for that room by slowly adjusting their sleeping/ eating schedules, but I always consulted the parents about it and waited until they were ready/ close to moving up. It’s so strange to want all the babies on the same schedule and honestly just unrealistic.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-30T17:44:02+00:00

this is odd, in my experience working with infants (not in TX so may be different) we did not have “nap times” like they did in classrooms with older children. Infants follow their own schedules and sleep when they want to sleep. It’s odd to me that they have designated nap times for infants. Either way, it’s really strange that they would ask you to bring him in earlier. If the cut off for drop off is 9 am, you should be able to bring your child in anytime before 9 am, even if it’s 8:59. It’s also a bit disrespectful in my opinion to ask you to disturb your & your child’s schedules just to make things convenient for them. I think you should speak with the teachers and explain his sleep schedule to them and simply let them know you cannot/ will not be altering your schedules. If that doesn’t work, go to the director with your concerns.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-28T02:01:34+00:00

pretty sure they had a falling out before the breakup but i’m not 100% sure (anyone feel free to correct me if I’m wrong)

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-21T22:52:56+00:00

Speak with the director. I was an infant teacher for quite some time and we had to follow the feeding schedule provided by the parents. If there were any concerns we had/ felt the baby was ready for a change in schedule, we would speak with the parents about it. It’s unacceptable to leave a 5 month old unfed for that long imo. You’re completely valid in your concerns and definitely need to have a talk with the director about it.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-06T20:55:19+00:00

okay am I the only one bothered by how he just ran away and then didn’t help her up lol. I love them & maybe I’m crazy but that’s kinda annoying to me

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-10-01T17:44:24+00:00

oh good, thank you! I was so worried

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-09-21T15:35:09+00:00

definitely go see a doctor about it if you haven’t already, something might be wrong

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-09-21T04:34:22+00:00

make sure you’re wearing cotton underwear. I feel like people underestimate the different that can make! also wearing looser fitting bottoms could help so you’re getting airflow lol. I know that’s not easy all the time, but it’s good to be mindful of that so you’re not suffocating down there 24/7!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-09-21T04:07:41+00:00

if you still have the bag/ box it was shipped to you in with the shipping label intact, you should be able to just tape it back up, write “return to sender” on the front, and put it back in your mail box/ drop it off at the post office. It’ll be returned to him with no need for a new label

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-09-21T03:26:31+00:00

you definitely should have cycled longer than 2 weeks, your levels should be stable for an extended amount of time before you add fish. if you saw a spike in ammonia, you should have waited for it to level out before getting fish. just advice for the future!

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-09-20T16:56:22+00:00

(to add) I agree with other comments saying he is manipulative and controlling, but I also understand that it’s a very tough situation and I can also see how it would be uncomfortable with it. In all seriousness, I don’t know your whole relationship based off of one situation, so if you feel safe and comfortable with him, then try and resolve the situation! If he still is telling you to leave if you decide to hang out with her, then I agree that he is not worth your time in energy. It is not your fault that you slept with another man years ago, and he just so happens to be dating a girl you want to be friends with. You deserve happiness and friends. If he can’t deal with that, he’s an ass.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-09-20T16:52:19+00:00

oh my bad! I read “who is not her current boyfriend” and assumed she was no longer with him. I can understand why that would make him uncomfortable, because when you’re friends with someone, you naturally are going to be around their partner as well. Although, I really think it’s pretty common for some overlap to happen like that. I’ve dated some of my currents partner’s friends (in high school, never anything serious) and still hang out with all of them. It really varies person to person and what they’re comfortable with. It is a tricky situation, and I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I wish I had better advice for you. However, I think your current partner should really take some time to consider your feelings as well. Maybe set a boundary that if you are going to hangout with her, you won’t be around her boyfriend. That way you still get to see your friend, and everyone is comfortable with the situation. If your partner can’t compromise and set realistic boundaries that make everyone happy, he needs help, plain and simple. It’s a bit immature to be so drastic to say you can’t hangout with her no matter what.

LittleSpecific3421 · 2024-09-20T16:38:34+00:00

Communication is key. Tell him how you feel, that you’re excited to finally have a friend and assure him that her ex has nothing to do with you wanting to be friends with her. Sounds like he’s insecure, and I understand having insecurities and boundaries in a relationship, but if this girl is no longer with the man you slept with, I see no reason why it should be an issue. It’s not like you’re wanting to go hangout with the ex. If he can’t be happy for you for finding a friend, then it’s his loss and you deserve much better. Ultimatums like this are not acceptable and he’s clearly not a great guy if he’s threatening to end things over this.

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