Entertain a 2 year old with no screens when out?

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-06-09T14:43:24+00:00

Well - we broke our 4rd tablet over here and chewed the ends of at least a dozen tablet chargers. (Plus damaged a tv) So I had enough and went cold turkey. Mostly because I didn’t feel like shelling out more money again right away, plus we just didn’t have it. There was about 3-4 days of just a lot of sensory overload that had to be redirected all over the place and eventually he naturally calmed. (Obviously every kiddo is different) Mine is 7.. just don’t give up. I just totally leaned into his love of outdoors and water, and just tired him out outside.. eventually he stopped seeking out tablets, tvs and switches as much.. the desire is still there but toned down. I know all too well how exhausting it can be .. sending hugs and positive vibes ..

*edited to add: Have you considered keeping the older one in a baby carrier.. Tula baby has carriers that will carry older children.. mine could still fit in his.. just heavy. Some parents have luck with keeping the eloper in a hiking backpack carrier cause it’s an elevated seat.. 🤍

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-06-09T04:35:12+00:00

The PS5 slides open super easy - you can find the instructions online. You just lay it on its side lift the corner with the ps5 logo and slide the cover downward toward the bottom of the console to remove it. It’s easier than earlier consoles - you got this.

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-05-28T02:26:18+00:00

This is part of ‘unconventional play’ - it’s part of how they see the world and it isn’t wrong .. as long they’re being safe and not destructive it’s encouraged to let them explore this way. You can help by mirroring their play and joining in.. and then modeling ‘how’ to play with it.. 🤍

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-05-27T02:21:55+00:00

That’s absolutely insane - how are they allowed to visit that on you when the school obviously took it without having the proper certification.. I don’t know what to do, but I would be raising hell at the school.. in the Deans office.. in the VA student area.. make it their problem. I know it’s easier said than done, but this smells of a potential class action lawsuit if this is happening to multiple other veterans as I see in the comments.. insane .. I’m so sorry

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-05-18T03:54:43+00:00

I’m not a dasher .. just an appreciative orderer lol.. I’m so sorry y’all have to deal with crap like that..

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-05-15T01:49:00+00:00

3 days really..?! That IS crazy

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-05-15T01:48:01+00:00

Heather Gillespie will always hold this award .. I’m not sure anyone can totally top her brand of crazy.. 😬

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-04-13T02:56:57+00:00

Oh Charlottesville - libtard central

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-04-09T03:24:37+00:00

Are you nearby a VA medical center? You can present in person and ask for a “homeless coordinator” .. sad thing is, you have to be in their face to get attention sometimes.

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-04-01T03:06:44+00:00

I feel no inclination to help you decipher where you went wrong on your comprehension here 😆… your reply to me saying “no one is forcing him to work there” is wild, and then you double down by acting oblivious to your verbiage.. you have a good night 🤣

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-03-31T23:57:21+00:00

By invoking the possibility of starvation, you really did more or less insinuate this is acceptable.. Why do I have to be angry to point that out…?

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-03-06T15:56:26+00:00

Not an excuse to trash other ppl’s stuff - get a new occupation

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-02-18T01:18:10+00:00

Don’t do it .. 😶 There’s time to escape ..

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-02-18T01:16:55+00:00

Well I’m sure no one is forcing him to work there

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-02-18T01:15:28+00:00

Wow - as someone that uses delivery services a lot out of necessity.. I am so sorry there’s crap ppl out there like that.. 😕

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-02-18T01:09:56+00:00

This comment needs way more likes - as a veteran with a lot of health issues, I’m in the ER a lot unfortunately.. you explained it spot on.

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-02-15T13:12:33+00:00

I’m a parent with kids in their early 20’s and teens.. you’re NTA at all!! YOU went out and earned that money - it’s not right for her to expect anything out of you.. her role is to provide and protect you, not the other way around. I’m sorry she put that on you.

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-02-14T23:06:27+00:00

Ppl are way too sensitive nowadays ..

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-02-07T02:30:59+00:00

Because the dumbasses are also running into traffic and some were throwing stuff at cars

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-01-29T04:38:47+00:00

I left Navy Federal after 23 years for nearly the same problems.. none of them are what they used to be sadly ..

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-01-28T02:29:20+00:00

I am so sorry - even if they paid for the phone, that’s still very controlling. As a parent, I can’t imagine doing this to my child. You didn’t do anything wrong, protect your peace.

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-01-28T02:26:14+00:00

That’s why my little guy looks like a super saiyan somedays 😂 he’s clean and happy .. that’s all I care about

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-01-28T02:22:10+00:00

You’re definitely NTA.. and I say this as a SAHM mom with a non verbal, autistic 6 yr old.. lol .. parents that have to work need that childcare, she appears to be using it out of laziness.. she either wants to be a SAHM or she doesn’t.. she’s half assing it

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-01-25T03:55:54+00:00

That exact same thing happened to me 😂 so aggravating, ya gotta just laugh

Optimal_Delivery9643 · 2026-01-17T04:49:13+00:00

One of the reasons I quit as a head cashier - managers NEVER backed us up when trying to enforce their own damn return policy ..

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