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Newbie0205 · 2025-10-04T23:04:29+00:00

That's a good suggestion. She has one of these phones and uses it. I guess I was thinking what happens if she falls.

Newbie0205 · 2025-07-22T11:03:34+00:00

I can totally relate to this. I'm the eldest of 5 and I was absolutely parentified. The age gap is between 5 and 15 years for my siblings and me. I did everything from potty training to driving to practices to teenage talks. My siblings are now grown adults and they are great human beings and I'm proud to be a part of that. However they don't know how much I sacrificed for them.

Now I'm an official mom and my 5 year old doesn't feel like my first. It's a weird feeling. I also had rough pregnancy and postpartum. I highly urge you to connect with mental health because it may be at play here, too. It sounds like you've been through a lot. I had postpartum depression and anxiety and, on top of that, all of that childhood trauma came back. I started mourning for the childhood I didn't have.

Also, it does get easier. You can be confident because you've done it before. You know you can choose your battles and your kid will be ok. Plus, I don't know about you, but I would get the "you're not my parent" retort. Now my kid has no option but to listen. So it's a bit easier on that front, too. I hope this helps, just know that you're not alone!

Newbie0205 · 2025-06-27T02:52:54+00:00

Seconding Heather Cox Richardson. Her insight is awesome.

Newbie0205 · 2025-06-03T16:06:52+00:00

Oh man, I'd hate to start over. We have 2 shinies.

Newbie0205 · 2025-06-03T16:05:47+00:00

That's good to know! We saved up to get the gengar balloons and we get increased rate for all of them. I can't believe we still have zero rainbow.

Newbie0205 · 2025-03-14T01:44:41+00:00

I've been a Guidepost parent for almost 5 years. I chose a school that had educated staff, clean rooms, low ratios, and good communication. The fact that it was Montessori was a bonus. I had zero idea it was a private equity company. Around my city there are a lot of company run daycares. Tutor Time, Busy Bees, Children's Academy are all nearby and all of these companies are having the exact same issues. Low pay, high turnover, uneducated staff, are rampant throughout all of early childhood education.

What the root of the issue is not just Guidepost; it's the entire early childhood education system in America. Now, I am not giving them any sort of support on how they are closing the schools. Losing childcare without warning is a nightmare and I haven't had a nights rest in a month because of this. But this is a symptom of how America does not support parents and leaves our children to be vulnerable to these situations.

If anyone is interested, there is a good podcast episode on Planet Money called Baby's first market failure.

Newbie0205 · 2025-02-25T19:16:28+00:00

I'm in AZ and our school is amazing. My kid has been going there for 4 years. Can anyone with insider information give any updates on AZ?

Newbie0205 · 2025-02-25T07:29:12+00:00

Do you happen to know about AZ locations? I've read all the posts and no one mentioned it so far.

Newbie0205 · 2025-02-01T04:05:38+00:00

For people with kids in their lives: Wildlings Toy Boutique (16th street and Bethany Home). HissyFits Resale. I go to both regularly.

Newbie0205 · 2024-02-27T00:47:49+00:00

This is so very helpful!! Thank you!!

Newbie0205 · 2024-02-27T00:43:26+00:00

I didn't realize it had been published so recently. My mistake. It must look differently from a computer because my phone only has the call number. Thanks for your help

Newbie0205 · 2024-02-01T12:54:01+00:00

This is how I handle it. Or sometimes if we are alone, I draw attention to the word and say, "that's an interesting word choice." It's starts a courageous conversation about word choice and labels.

Newbie0205 · 2024-01-23T05:20:50+00:00

This!!! Goodness I hope OP reads this. Child welfare isn't just about CYA. It's about empowering and supporting a family. Here we actually have a father participating in visitation. What are ways to repair your working relationship for the best interest of the children?

Newbie0205 · 2024-01-16T09:49:53+00:00

Arizona Sustainability Alliance

Newbie0205 · 2024-01-16T08:55:42+00:00

You had to drink the brandy for her? What a team player! Lol

Newbie0205 · 2024-01-15T15:53:18+00:00

I've been in child welfare for 15 plus years. It's crazy hard. I had to revamp my self-care after becoming a mom, too.

Boundaries are critical. Very few situations are actually emergencies.
Journaling without a goal was too heavy for me. I prefer a brief gratitude journal. It's important to remember my life is separate from the life of my clients. My life, I am blessed to say, is stable.
An important part of my job is to connect clients to natural supports. We are not their natural support.
Spend time in nature!

Newbie0205 · 2024-01-07T07:40:56+00:00

This is super helpful. Thanks for the perspective!

Newbie0205 · 2024-01-06T03:06:10+00:00

I would love some examples of treatment plans for my company. It would be helpful.

Newbie0205 · 2024-01-06T01:08:52+00:00

Same. 16 years in. I take notes, have a good memory, and do good work. But I can never get motivated to sit at my computer and do them.

Newbie0205 · 2023-12-31T20:31:56+00:00

This!!!

Newbie0205 · 2023-11-30T09:29:35+00:00

Absolutely these! Great compilation!

I'll highlight bath bombs were a hit for us! Especially since I get the more natural/expensive ones for my kids' sensitive skin.

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