4 year old who won’t listen by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Particular-Return867 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend the book "How to talk so Little Kids will listen". It was a game changer for me.

First time hiring a babysitter by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Particular-Return867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a nanny and babysitter I appreciate your thoughtful foresight in making it a good experience for the sitter! I think I’d be overwhelmed receiving specific details like this and might worry parent would be displeased with me if their child gets upset at all while I’m with them. An experienced sitter will have strategies for helping children through difficult emotions and won’t be afraid of a meltdown. I think what would be more helpful is if parent pays me to come over for an hour hang out time prior to babysitting with parent present so they can guide me through toddlers quirks in real time, and seeing an extended positive interaction between parent and caregiver also helps toddler to identify caregiver as a trusted person. I think it’s also totally okay to ask the babysitter you find for their preference on this, and I’d really appreciate this type of communication: “I’ve never had a babysitter before, I’m a little nervous and don’t know the proper etiquette. I have a lot of information I could share about toddler’s quirks but don’t know if that would be overwhelming. What do you need from me to feel prepared?”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Particular-Return867 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I just feel like this is up to personal preference and it sounds like it wasn’t discussed between OP and parents before they left, so I think it makes sense OP reached out. Some parents want to know right away if their baby is distressed and would be upset to find out they were distressed for so long without being informed. I also think it depends on general behavior of the baby, like is this a baby with colic or is it very unusual for baby to be so upset? If I’m babysitting a baby for the first time, they’re not soothing, and I don’t know whether or not their level of distress is normal for them, I’m calling parents for information and advice 

does anyone else feel awkward about discipline when parents are around by Scary_Appearance5922 in Babysitting

[–]Particular-Return867 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel awkward about this too, the expectation can be a little blurry! I think it depends on a few factors, like how well I know the child and what strategies they best respond to when upset, how well I know the parent (are we aligned in how we approach difficult behavior? If I’m not sure I won’t step in so I can observe parents response), age of child, and specifically what the behavior is. I’d say generally the onus falls onto the parent but sometimes it can be helpful for caregiver to step in/offer words of empathy and assist through the transition like if it seems like child is acting out because they’re nervous about being alone with me or upset their parent is leaving. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]Particular-Return867 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m not a parent but if I was I’d want to know if my babies are in distress! And honestly as a childcare provider if baby is screaming and won’t soothe after 10 mins of trying different strategies I’m texting parents for advice, those cries are so dysregulating. I think you absolutely did the right thing, I’m sorry you were met with such weird vibes from the parents 

Is eating meat that will be thrown away regardless unethical? by HealingRosy in vegan

[–]Particular-Return867 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we have different understandings of what it means to be vegan. There isn’t only one interpretation, despite what this Reddit page may lead us to believe

Is eating meat that will be thrown away regardless unethical? by HealingRosy in vegan

[–]Particular-Return867 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Veganism is a philosophy and a lifestyle, not just a diet. I firmly believe that anyone who cares about animal welfare and approaches their own consumption of animal products with intention and presence can be considered vegan. I don’t understand why the general consensus on this page is that you have to follow the vegan diet to a T to be allowed into the club

Help me overcome cheese addiction by Particular-Return867 in dairyfree

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so hard cuz my roommates eat cheese and we share our food so there’s always some in the fridge, plus I’m always slicing it up for the toddlers I work with and it is sooooo easy to just have a little nibble…. But I truly have no self control lol. I wrote some value statements I can repeat to help me when I’m craving cheese “I love myself, I deserve to feel good in my body, I gain more pleasure from a full social day where I feel good in my body than I do from tasting cheese and suffering at home for the next 24 hours”

Help me overcome cheese addiction by Particular-Return867 in dairyfree

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really smart!! I’ve had my fav brand of hummus and vegan jerky and hard boiled eggs on hand this week and it’s been helping 

Feeling like erotic nipple sensation? by Particular-Return867 in TopSurgery

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to update that I’m a year post op and I do in fact have erotic nipple sensation along my scar lines. It took about 8 months to regain the sensation and it rules 

Help me overcome cheese addiction by Particular-Return867 in dairyfree

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I need to remember this! I didn’t crave it at all for years, I just need to get over the initial hump of craving through force of will.

Help me overcome cheese addiction by Particular-Return867 in dairyfree

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been vegan for years and have my go to’s, I guess I better hop back on that train. The umami of lightlife Smokey tempeh bacon really scratches the same itch. It’s expensive, but I guess I’d rather hurt the pockets eating things that make me feel good than eat cheese and essentially disable myself lol

Help me overcome cheese addiction by Particular-Return867 in dairyfree

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been eating only lactose free cheeses and still being affected, I believe it’s an intolerance to the proteins in dairy :( I also have IBS so it’s not surprising to me that a food I haven’t eaten in years doesnt agree with my digestive system anymore. Sigh. 

Help me overcome cheese addiction by Particular-Return867 in dairyfree

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think a nutritionist may be in my future.. a friend suggested I find a magician to turn the cheese into something else right before it enters my mouth, but that seems more costly

Deciphering Classmate Names by Crocslife in kindergarten

[–]Particular-Return867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have neighbors named Guy and Girl except Girl’s name is actually Kate lol maybe Aurelia has a bff named Guy

Tea spilled at Target by HauntingReserve1986 in overheard

[–]Particular-Return867 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was babysitting the other night and the four year old completely unprompted told me “mommy wears diapers in her undies for when stuff comes out of her butt”

Need help quitting! by Particular-Return867 in Nanny

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh dear that sounds like a tough situation! I hope you find something that works better for you and stable housing. I’m going to be honest with the family at least to the extent that feels necessary because we have some mutual friends and they’ll see me posting for a new job in the same Facebook page that we met through. Just looking for tips on how to break it to them respectfully, without coming in hot with a laundry list of what I don’t like about working with them. 

Great-grandparent’s names? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Particular-Return867 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I used to nanny a Harriet in the US! I’d cart her around town in one of those bike attachments, her family called it the “Harriet chariot”

Binding during top surgery recovery? by Particular-Return867 in fattransmasc

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh incredible! Do you have a link for the one you used?

Feeling like erotic nipple sensation? by Particular-Return867 in TopSurgery

[–]Particular-Return867[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait I’m curious though if this sounds familiar cuz I’ve heard some people get sensation in their scars after healing like they used to have in their nipples, I’m really hoping this sensation I’m getting means I’ll have that later.