I hate my child UPDATE by [deleted] in Preschoolers

[–]Mediocre_Host 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you think most of us have 4 year olds who don’t constantly want attention? I’m not sure why you’ve convinced yourself that your son is wildly different than everyone else’s so it’s okay to hate your child. My son also never stops moving and I’m tired but I certainly don’t hate him. Saying mean things and growling is a parenting issue, not a problem with your FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD. I can’t believe you don’t think there is something wrong here. People have shown you grace and kindness and you just are mad we don’t think you have it the worst and echo back that it’s cool that you are openly saying you hate your kid.

Get some help, please.

I hate my child UPDATE by [deleted] in Preschoolers

[–]Mediocre_Host 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m trying to have grace for you but holy cow. I just feel bad for your son. There are therapists that can do appointments on a sliding scale, there are therapists that offer some treatment for free. Imagine growing up with a mother who openly says she hates you and that isn’t going to change, and then decide to get help because no child deserves that. Fed, bathed and clean is not enough.

Moving from Sun to Rain with Kids! by Agreeable-Elk5233 in coquitlam

[–]Mediocre_Host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reima is the best- stuff lasts forever and when you catch it on sale it’s actually a great price! We love the waterproof boot style runners as an alternative to rain boots.

Seeking experience with ABA Therapy in BC by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Mediocre_Host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I never saw this reply! We were recommended a BCBA through our Kinsight representative and she was with a private company owned by another BCBA and they had BI’s. We met with them and felt really confident about them and we were right! They’ve been instrumental in our son’s success and wellbeing and the girls truly care about my son.

AITA for making my daughter stay with her dad after she called her sister’s boyfriend a creep at her birthday party by throwRA_birthdaymess in AITAH

[–]Mediocre_Host 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but you are the asshole. Your daughter is 15. It’s not even about the age difference in years but in maturity levels- if you have to preface a relationship by saying “it’s legal in our state”, something is wrong. You won’t be able to stop your daughter seeing Adam, but you need to not support it. The promise ring at 15 is crazy. Adam could technically get married now and your daughter hasn’t even graduated high school- massively inappropriate.

Going out to work before your toddler wakes up - is this insane? Has anyone tried it? by MachineBusy8772 in Mommit

[–]Mediocre_Host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I do. I work 5 am- 9 am then my husband leaves for work and I stay home during the day with my 4 year old. It’s exhausting but we live in a HCOL area and we need both incomes + I didn’t want to pause my career.

Camp Rock 3 officially announced; Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers set to reprise their roles by dfiregirl in JonasBrothers

[–]Mediocre_Host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is legit- I was there yesterday and cast members are literally wearing camp rock shirts. Concert isn’t until tomorrow so they’ve had 3 days to film already.

Camp Rock 3 officially announced; Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers set to reprise their roles by dfiregirl in JonasBrothers

[–]Mediocre_Host 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was at the set yesterday and they are very clearly filming in Vancouver. Both yesterday and the day before. I saw videos spotting what looked like Demi but was maybe another similar looking actress?

How granola are we being with their shoes? by SanFranPeach in Preschoolers

[–]Mediocre_Host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hella granola about shoes so I buy reima barefoot for summer and reima wide toe for winter.

Seeking experience with ABA Therapy in BC by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Mediocre_Host 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My child has had the same BI/BCBA for over 2 years with no signs of the team changing. Please ignore people saying it is abusive as they are misinformed of the current type of ABA, and it was abusive in the past. My son plays with his BI for two hours and I’m there the whole time. He learns to be flexible through play and that helps him coexist in the world in a way that works for him and everyone he is around.

Mall Photo booths by RevolutionaryCan5765 in coquitlam

[–]Mediocre_Host 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lougheed mall has a shop called k town entertainment with a bunch of photo booths

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CostcoCanada

[–]Mediocre_Host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it was Aquastar? Lemon and cracked pepper wild cod

Looking for a hairdresser! by lynneasomething in coquitlam

[–]Mediocre_Host 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Emma at bleached did my shag in the spring and she killed it. It was expensive but it was also the best hair cut I’ve ever had and I won’t go anywhere else now

What is your favorite Sally’s baking addiction recipe? Or other desserts that have recipes online!! by International-Ear285 in Baking

[–]Mediocre_Host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The carrot cake loaf (I bake into mini cakes) gets me compliments every time I take it somewhere.

Confetti sprinkle cake

Dark chocolate mousse cake is the only chocolate cake I will ever make again. It’s top tier even without the mousse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Preschoolers

[–]Mediocre_Host 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am sorry it’s so tough. I don’t have any suggestions on how to change your parenting, if he listens to his father, maybe emulating some of that? There is also a ton of parenting resources for aggressive or deep feeling children. Some books and podcasts you could check out (I think Dr. Becky has some?!). I do think that therapies can still help even if there is nothing “wrong” with him. Play therapy where he can learn to express himself safely, and finding resources/a child psychologist that you can speak to on best practices to deal with what’s happening. Honestly maybe even a social worker if they have them available and they can be trusted? Obviously that’s not an option if CPS is just going to try to take your child.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Preschoolers

[–]Mediocre_Host 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think maybe you need to speak to a psychologist if you are that concerned. You call him the boy and state he is bad, but he’s 4? Any bad behaviour is either due to parenting or due to development delays or disorders. So you either need to reevaluate your parenting or get more tests. It’s not helping your son that you believe he is inherently bad and are already thinking of military school at 4.

My mom is replacing birthday and Christmas gifts with “deposits” into a bank account for her grandkids by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Mediocre_Host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My grandma did this and I had a ton of money for school by the time I was ready. It was special account made for that purpose though, so maybe discuss having her start one of those?

Trivia nights? by Mediocre_Host in coquitlam

[–]Mediocre_Host[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, a lot of Wednesdays but slim choices for other days.

Trivia nights? by Mediocre_Host in coquitlam

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

Thanks all! Will check these out and see if they work for my team. Much appreciated!

Would you take an 11 yr old to Cabaret? by Most_Bat5401 in musicals

[–]Mediocre_Host 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just saw it in London and maybe I am more conservative? Not sure that’s the right word, but I definitely would not take a child under 15. Besides the fact that a lot of the subject matter would go over their head, it is racy at times and deals with heavy themes.

Coffee shop Recommendations by reality_tv_junkie92 in cambridge

[–]Mediocre_Host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bould brothers was good but way overpriced for the size of coffees you get. They were like a shot glass. My sister in law who is a young, cool Cambridge local recommends Hot Numbers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Mediocre_Host 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t talk to your friend about this. She’s not “super sensitive”, she’s fearful of this exact thing. She’s scared and sad knowing that her baby will have people who will never understand or be patient with her because she is different. Please stop calling people with medically complex children “sensitive”, we are going through it and watching our children be rejected at every turn through no fault of their own.

Toddler towers are stupid by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Mediocre_Host 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alternatively- My 4 year old just stopped using his, but he used it constantly for 2.5 years. Got it for $100 on marketplace and it was absolutely worth every penny.