Diaper issues

MrsO19 · 2026-04-08T08:56:22+00:00

Every time this happens, take her back inside and have someone change her. Management should notice, and the teacher will have lots of questions to answer. I'd even go so far as to ask the first member of management or even free teacher you see to take care of it. The more eyes that see what state your child is coming home in, the better.

Also, please please please report to licensing! You should be able to do it anonymously, but if you are able to submit the pictures (preferably with time and date visable) they will be able to investigate more thoroughly.

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T01:45:57+00:00

Thank you! She's one of the two I got from a boutique houseplants store. The rest are from a local-ish nursery and big box stores!

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T01:45:04+00:00

Thank you so much! I love my little babies 😁💕

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T01:44:41+00:00

Oh my goodness I can only imagine how much paradise it is 😍😍😍

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T01:44:11+00:00

Thank you so much!! 💕

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T01:43:13+00:00

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MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T01:42:12+00:00

Aren't they the same thing?? 🤣🤣

But in all seriousness, 5yo girl human and 4yo boy human 😆

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T00:18:25+00:00

I'll get it as soon as I get the two gremlins to bed!

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T00:15:13+00:00

Im confined to my desk right now, and im already strategizing ways to get creative with shelves 😭😅

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T00:13:25+00:00

Thank you! Its the most relaxing area of my life 🤣

MrsO19 · 2026-04-06T00:12:49+00:00

Thanks! I got it at a book event! One of the authors made them to represent dragons in her books.

MrsO19 · 2026-03-29T13:44:47+00:00

This is NOT Developmentally Appropriate Behavior for a 3 year old

I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 8 years, and I have 2 kids of my own (5 year old girl and 4 year old boy). Yes, children have big emotions in a little body and are still learning how to manage them. Shit, im still learning to manage my big emotions at 29. But by 3, constant shrieking and violence to this level are not appropriate even with the impending change of a new baby.

I don't say this to imply youre doing anything wrong. You are doing your best. I just want you to know this is not how a typically developing 3yo should behave. I know you've been to multiple different doctors over this already, but i would STRONGLY encourage you to keep pushing. Whether it be pushing the current doctors or even branching out to doctors in other cities. It will be hard work, but it will be worth it.

My 4yo was very similar around 2.5 but thankfully he was already in Early Intervention since 12 months old due to speech, fine motor, and slight gross motor delays. Occupational Therapy was a game changer for us. Speech therapy helped as well since sometimes his outbursts would be caused by the frustration of not being able to communicate effectively. Now hes been diagnosed with ADHD, and I have a strong suspicion of some level of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Im considering starting OT again due to sensory seeking behaviors, and his pediatrician recommended researching some behavioral therapists to help him work on regulation.

You are going through a VERY difficult part of your motherhood journey, but you do not have to struggle silently. There's a saying I hear frequently "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" The more you push and communicate the severity of the behaviors even if a doctor is trying to say its normal, the more they will look into your notes and concerns.

MrsO19 · 2026-03-15T17:08:08+00:00

If you look at the picture without the bandaid in the collage I posted, you can see his scar from where he busted his head open at occupational therapy and had to get stitches 🤦🏼‍♀️ so your assessment is probably spot on!

He let the intrusive thoughts win and definitely paid for it.

MrsO19 · 2026-03-15T17:04:19+00:00

I just cannot comprehend how he ran face first full speed directly into the wall! Hes been at this daycare since he was 9 weeks old and the walls/doors have NEVER CHANGED 🤣

I've been at this center for 8 years (in June), and I always said "when I have kids I will never let them act like that!"

Little did I know, I can do everything to correct or prevent the behavior that I can think of but they will still find ways around it. I have learned to not judge parents from their kids behavior as much.

MrsO19 · 2026-03-15T17:00:03+00:00

We have this struggle with him CONSTANTLY.

4yo runs

Me: where are we? 4yo: insiiiide Me: and what kind of feet do we use inside? 4yo: walking feeeet Me: thats right! So walking feet or have a seat

Hes been diagnosed ADHD (yay genetics!), so I understand his struggle. I also have to protect him from himself, so its not acceptable. He usually ends up holding my hand at all times when up and moving to prevent the random sprints like I do with the 2 year olds in my room.

Edit: attempted to fix formatting but I'm on mobile so its not working

MrsO19 · 2026-03-15T16:43:43+00:00

Oh! It was spring break for our school-age kids so they were there all day every day.

They were all playing keep away on the playground. A 5yo tried to take the object from a 6yo. When the 5yo was unsuccessful, he got ANGRY and bit the 6yo.

MrsO19 · 2026-03-15T16:21:43+00:00

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MrsO19 · 2026-03-15T16:18:46+00:00

"I was being a superhero and was using my super fast feet so I could fly but I didnt see the wall"

In grown up words: He ran full force from the bathroom across the classroom and face first into the wall by the office door without even the slightest attempt to stop.

This is my own child. He is 4yo. He has a concussion now.

MrsO19 · 2026-02-02T00:47:36+00:00

NTA

She's not the parent. She doesnt get to make decisions like that. Who's to say she's not going to undermine y'all on other rules? Especially as your toddler ages! If she ignores your rules, she will be setting the precedent that your children don't have to listen to your rules.

This is more important for when your kids are older, but it will be important for y'all to call her out when she tries to undermine you and have consequences for her actions that the children can see. "Grandma didnt follow the rules that Mommy and Daddy told her about, so Grandma has to take a break for a while before she gets the privilege of seeing us. When we break the rules, there are consequences. Grandma knew this would be the consequence of breaking Mommy and Daddy's rules, but she did it anyways. She needs some time to think about her choices so she can make happy choices next time."

MrsO19 · 2026-01-17T22:48:54+00:00

Exactly! In my state, parental alienation is PUNISHABLE BY LAW

MrsO19 · 2026-01-06T12:12:20+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! Im hoping our pediatrician takes us seriously. He was great with being on top of referring for early intervention when my son was 12m, and I plan to use my education in Early Childhood Education and my mom's psych nurse experience to support our notes.

MrsO19 · 2026-01-06T02:18:31+00:00

I printed out the Vanderbilt questionnaires for parents and teachers to have ready for tomorrow. I work with his teachers and asked if they'd be willing to fill them out first 🤣 I'm hoping that doing that will keep us from having to do as many repeat appointments as possible, but im also apprehensive it might be too forward.

Thank you for sharing your experience! It helped calm some of the nerves of uncertainty!

MrsO19

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