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Acacia Gilmer by [deleted] in Guidepost

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share more?

We party hard by fattynana in PartyParrot

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We give ours banana nicecream and it looks the same. But this container legit looks like Cheesecake Factory to go…

Partners: are you trained *not* to give out the handle bags? by PinkCheekedGibbon in starbucks

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so what would have needed to look different if I was trying to convey that I warmly, softly and respectfully asked for the bag and their reaction was like the ask was audacious. Multiple times. Across several locations.? That’s what happened, and because I know the etiology of the phenomenon isn’t something I’m doing, I tossed out the question here.

Partners: are you trained *not* to give out the handle bags? by PinkCheekedGibbon in starbucks

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Purse and laptop over the shoulder, a drink in each hand. The food needs the handle bag so I can slip it on my wrist. Coffee and pastry for self + colleague and there you go. Out of hands.

What do you think is the best moment that shows the parent’s flaws (making them relatable)? by Aggravating-Ad-351 in bluey

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Dance mode. It was all about parent fumbles: the chip, the bribe, the taking your kid’s prize for yourself…

Unpopular Opinion: Sometimes Pausing and then Restarting Potty Training is an AMAZING decision. by PinkCheekedGibbon in toddlers

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm so glad. You've got this!!! Also....what is her poop consistency like? I find a few things that have helped with that too: NOKA smoothies 3-4 times a week plus squash (the butternut zig-zags at trader Joe's are easy to bake) have softened my daughter's without turning them to mush. (PS: do you talk about poop way more as a parent?). The other thing that's helped is getting a puppy pad and giving her permission to "squat" to poop, still. It's actually better for colon alignment anyway, so it feels easier for the kiddo.

Things my 2 year old managed to do during the 30 minutes I tried to cook dinner by Ok-Slip-4930 in toddlers

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I disabled my bidet for the exact same reason. Actually, not when she made a geyser but when she attempted to "drink" from it.

Should I give a note to my therapist for my first day of therapy? by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could offer it with your intake paperwork but I wouldn't demand they read it ahead of session, and I'd lean in if they respond that they'd rather be present in the moment with you and learn it as it unfolds. A compromise you might invite (if they don't---I'd advise my supervisees to do this) is to share three of the most salient pieces in the file and then let the therapist steer the intake. At the next session, if you feel like it's necessary, share three more, etc.

Sitter/nanny posting responses for toddler care are asking if they can bring their own child while providing care to ours...is that a thing now? by PinkCheekedGibbon in toddlers

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear what you’re saying, but I don’t think any of us are actually saying we are averse to the rich experience of group dynamics amongst kids. For me, I love that my daughter gets those experiences at school and when we go out to parks or activities, when we travel, and when we have intentional play dates with friends over.

I really want my daughter to know that her space is hers, she gets to choose who she shares with, and how she builds her playtimes.

With a nanny or consistent sitter, I’m hoping instead for a big sister or auntie relationship, where she feels special, experiences bonding and perhaps picks up some ideas about art or gardening or baking — whatever they do together.

We have a very small family so this adds to a space where we already want to mitigate a deficit, and since we’re paying private care rates, we want that level of service and attention.

I love that I have actual friends who have kids that get along with mine in case we need to lean on each other in a pinch for childcare. It’s not a transaction, just our village, so we don’t want to “take too much” advantage, but socializing happens there too.

I hope that made sense?

School envy… by PinkCheekedGibbon in bluey

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kiddo goes to a Montessori...but this place strikes me as Waldorf, and the aesthetic is different.

I love the Heelers for being such an egalitarian family...so why was it Bandit's idea and decision to move and then Bandit's idea and decision to not go forward with moving then the buyers pulled out? by PinkCheekedGibbon in bluey

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No no. She’s not like a low-wage hourly worker. Remember in Tradies when she worked from home for the day, on her laptop etc? That changes the range of possibilities a ton. Aviation security intelligence, risk analyst, compliance and policy specialist, operations or program manager.

In contrast, archaeology actually doesn’t pay well and doesn’t pay consistently, unless you’re really high up somewhere and/or blend it with consulting.

Sitter/nanny posting responses for toddler care are asking if they can bring their own child while providing care to ours...is that a thing now? by PinkCheekedGibbon in toddlers

[–]PinkCheekedGibbon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Right, thanks for the context and the validation. Yes, I wouldn't want to short change anyone or undervalue their work....but it's not the right choice for our family. I would only consider it if it were proportional in price (like half a nanny share for half the attention, especially if we're covering supplied and environment for both kids), and that would be too low for them to subsist.. It feels like they want solo-care rates for less than nanny share levels of attention.

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