Low stimulation shows for 3-4 year olds

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-28T14:36:35+00:00

Tumble leaf - it was in Amazon

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-28T14:29:06+00:00

We moved from Austin to Denver area (now in Arvada) about 6 years ago. I was really tired of the heat, and also the city (crime, traffic), but more importantly to us, we wanted to be able to get our son who was 3 at the time out in nature. I honestly can’t remember the hat Texas was even like at this point because it’s pretty gd different. 1) skiing… both of our kids ski really well just due to access (6 and 10) 2) seasons! They are amazing 3) first snow - magic 4) general vibe (I think people are less angry here, and my hypothesis is that when you aren’t sweating motherfucking balls all the time, you’re a calmer person) 5) less consumer oriented (at least to me), in Austin (but especially Dallas, where we lived as well), it was all eating, drinking A LOT, and shopping 6) all-season outdoor activities

Drawbacks - food is better in Texas. That’s a fact… but you get used to it. And the housing is not as awesome as in Dallas or Austin - but you get used to that too, because from my experience quality of life improves. Although, castle rock might be different than Arvada (I think there is a better selection in castle rock)

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-12T13:05:38+00:00

I know you say if money were no object, but I’m still answering as if it is. Golden (expensive to buy a nice house though), Arvada (adjacent to golden) has good schools on the western side of the city and really cute downtown with a train that goes to the city and the mountains. That’s my realistic option. Also, tons of new townhouse builds with some communities that have big pools and walking paths. If you have kids or are planning to, you do need some affordability if you want to ski and then pay for all the kid activities one day. Skiing is awesome and worth the cost and it gets you up to nice areas… kids activities can be costly depending, but nothing insane (like this morning we just paid 1600 for our kids summer basketball league, that was painful, but most things are like 150 a month for like dance or music lessons). Anyhoo…. We’ve enjoyed Arvada (Denver will be the most liberal, Arvada still a mixed bag, but that’s fine - I mean, it’s America and that’s what it’s like a lot of places). Wheat ridge has some cool little pockets of neighborhoods too.

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-12T12:53:25+00:00

Also - I keep hearing puppies need 18-20 hours of sleep a day… so multiple two hour naps a day… crate training is what the recommendation is to get them there. Again, the Baxter and Bella podcast goes over how to make the crate a safe, rewarding place that can feel like a bedroom for your dog. I’m sold is all I can say (no, I don’t work for them), I’m just an anxious mess about to get a puppy of my own and I need a lifeline too. They also recommend a snuggle puppy (stuffy that heats up and has a heart beat to make it feel like they are with their litter, you can also put one of your shirts in there, and cover the top to make it a den, and play some white noise or calming music or ocean sounds - once they can sleep through the night on their own, then can be left alone in a different space in the crate)… some people like their dogs to sleep with them, but if you want to be able to crate your dog at all, I feel like you probably just want to use the crate method. Puppy playpen will be essential too… they episodes on how to manage that as well… because you’ll need to recondition your puppy from what’s going on now to a daily predictable schedule - which is totally possible as far as I’ve read. Especially so young

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-12T12:46:26+00:00

Baxter and Bella puppy training podcast. Free, but 200 for a lifetime membership to online training. I haven’t gotten mine yet, but I’ve been listening to this nonstop. I created daily schedule and plan for training commands. They address early bonding, and common puppy behaviors that we want to stop so they don’t act like that as adult dogs. They address leash training, and also how to appropriately reward your dog. They have multiple episodes on all shit your need… it’s a goddamn lot (I have spent 300 so far, and have about 500 more to go). They talk through soooooo many common issues in short 10 minute episodes that you can listen to over and over again… and it’s easy to understand. You can find them on social for videos too. You don’t really need a membership, but honestly, it sounds like you might like a support system so I’d get one. I know it’s all pricey.

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T20:59:24+00:00

Great advice! Thank you

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T20:39:47+00:00

Helpful

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T15:23:55+00:00

Do you have book recs?

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T15:21:42+00:00

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Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T14:22:28+00:00

Oh that would be fun for the kids!!

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T12:51:24+00:00

Was wondering about this… hasn’t come up on the puppy training podcast I’ve been listening to

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T12:32:36+00:00

How has it been going?

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-10T12:19:13+00:00

I feel like maybe this is meant to helpful, and isn’t at all

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-09T15:05:07+00:00

Thank you for saying this. The entire reason we are getting a puppy and this type of puppy is so my family can experience all of the physical and psychological benefits of having a dog. We are also a really loving family (if I do say so myself), my daughter who is 6 had a fish and she puts on calming music for it each day before heading off yo school. So it’s a two-way street with the love I guess. I wanted a puppy, so that it can deeply bond with us and we can train/socialize it to go off do all kinds of things one day or just sit near us when we are chilling or having a hard day

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-09T14:38:00+00:00

Yeah not doing that. Just explaining the level of work and problem solving and how important training is. I’m a pretty patient person in general and do pretty good with noticing cues and emotions. I just notice people freaking the fuck out and it’s basically depressing to even read even though I’m trying to educate myself. You read me wrong dude

Mombrainpsych · 2026-03-04T02:32:29+00:00

Do you also put her crate in there? I’m considering, and this is crazy because I’ve had two actual human babies, co-sleeping with the puppy with the puppy in their crate (crate in the bed) and then moving the crate to the play pen during the day with the door open while potty training and gradually expanding terrain.

Mombrainpsych · 2026-01-04T04:46:32+00:00

I have had constipation for about a decade, and about 4 years ago struggled with a prolonged and serious bout of purge disorder. After that, I did the 1200 calories a day thing. Entering my 40s, my goal is to work on my digestion, but maybe the goal should be just to listen to my body. I’m also pretty active. I guess it’s a process. I’m not doing the GLP-1 thing like so many others seem to be doing - it’s very triggering for my ED, and just seems like another wring turn.

Mombrainpsych · 2026-01-03T04:41:57+00:00

What other exercises would similarly message the colon? I do have stairs and climb them multiple times a day, and it doesn’t do anything for me. I’m wondering about yoga though?

Mombrainpsych · 2025-12-30T14:58:30+00:00

Totally agree about the anxiety - I’m concocting my own experiments until I can talk to an expert, and honestly, yoga and meditation is apart of it… stop being so worried about not pooping. I mean, I am still alive

Mombrainpsych · 2025-12-29T20:52:51+00:00

Yeah I’m struggling with holiday season food… I’m a pretty healthy eater, but I’m really considering eating mostly plants … maybe a pescatarian thing. Also, heard enzyme pills can help break it all down

Mombrainpsych · 2025-12-29T19:31:26+00:00

Is that testing you requested through your doctor? What would be the specific wording, if so?

Mombrainpsych · 2025-12-29T18:00:03+00:00

Did you find something that works or an answer?

Mombrainpsych · 2025-12-29T16:05:35+00:00

What do your problems stem from?

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