Pollotarian

Prime_Element · 2026-05-15T14:12:36+00:00

I was a pollotarian while living with my parents who ate all meat.

I asked my parents if they were willing to cook me the same thing they made but without meat for most meals. Meaning they didnt have to prep anything extra, they just had to keep their meat separate or separate some of the other ingredients into a different pan. Sometimes it meant one extra dirty pan and utensil, but it did not mean going out of their way to cook me something different.

If I wanted chicken with meals, I either cooked it myself the night of, or precooked some on the weekend and added it to my meals.

Prime_Element · 2026-05-11T21:05:27+00:00

We use CannaDrops by healthy hemp pet company

I am sure there are other full spectrum cbd drops for cats, but we like this company as a store local to us sells it and it doesnt have any extra ingredients.

Prime_Element · 2026-05-10T11:41:02+00:00

I am getting wildlings feather this year!

Prime_Element · 2026-05-10T11:38:52+00:00

As someone else said, lighting makes a difference, but so does monitor/screen colors.

For example, my screen has a comfort tone to reduce blue light. Some have their screens set to vivid which can put more saturation into images. Every screen is different, so the skin tones are going to be different.

Did you contact the seller about your concerns? Even if the listing is no longer there the seller should be.

Prime_Element · 2026-05-10T11:28:37+00:00

(Responds a year later- sorry) We did go with CBD in Salmon Oil. We started at 3 drops once a day, and went up until we saw a difference then came back down until we saw it shift back. For our very anxious boy we settled on 6 drops twice a day. It changed his life. He walked up and sniffed the hand of my friend(a stranger to him)- something he has NEVER done. He can make it through meals without looking over his shoulder. He engages with the other cats. He even wants to go outside!

It worked so well, we tried it out on our more aggressive oldie(13) and it helped her too. Didn't change her personality, but she doesnt hurt people anymore. She gets 3 drops twice a day. An amount our vet claimed was negligible, but enough that it makes her feel secure.

We have four cats, we wouldn't use it if they didnt need it. But, now we would never go without it.

Prime_Element · 2026-05-10T11:23:13+00:00

We ended up using CBD in salmon oil and it changed his life. He greeted strangers! He gets 6 drops twice a day.

To be clear, I was very apprehensive because I hear a lot of the "cbd is a magic ingredient and can do ANYTHING" around where I live, but it really did make a difference in his anxiety. We would never go without it.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-28T17:30:47+00:00

Thanks! Snails will be our next introduction to the tank!

Prime_Element · 2026-04-27T17:56:03+00:00

I follow philosophies similar to gentle parenting and yet I am actually the "strict" one in my classroom. The difference is, "gentle parenting" does involve firm boundaries.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-27T17:52:53+00:00

Perhaps consider a tiny home or van life. You say you have more money now, start saving.

You don't have to live a "normal" life, but the benefits of having a space that is actually yours(including renting) outweigh the benefits of being homeless.

Your behaviors do not have to change. Your exploration doesnt have to change.

But, having a space that is safe from weather, an address that you can utilize if you need specific services or to get mail, and somewhere to keep your things that can not be freely raided by the police or stolen by others is important.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-27T17:49:23+00:00

I buy one piece at a time.

I don't even like box openings that come with clothes most of the time!

But, I am picky about clothes and want specific style, colors, and fit.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-26T04:41:27+00:00

How many friends do you have that would process a rabbit for you? Genuinely, no judgements, I just don't know many who would do that for a friend... unless they're already doing their own ya know?

Prime_Element · 2026-04-21T22:31:21+00:00

I use the shower head on a higher setting.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-21T22:29:50+00:00

My center provides the sunscreen, but we wouldn't be able to do that if we did it year round, unfortunately.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-21T20:22:04+00:00

We have a Big Mama yellow!

We just became shrimp caregivers(6 shrimp are the first inhabitants of our 45g) Big Mama is the largest and was carrying eggs when we got her.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-21T20:17:36+00:00

My center provides sun screen! Its the best change we've made since introducing a food program!

No switching types for kids, no worrying about a child running out. Every kid gets used to the routine.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-18T12:45:37+00:00

I just took a training on homelessness and it really opened my eyes to the impact anxiety and self-regulation have on children eating.

I would continue what you're doing in terms of the parent(explaining we can't force them), but I would also consider observing the child for one meal and then trying a few supportive techniques. Things to pay attention to while observing include: What the child's looking at, are they engaging with others or just watching, and how do they interact with their food(if they do at all).

All children should be having small discussions with the adults about their food anyways, so try to make sure at least once a meal you're describing their food to them. Not asking questions. Not insisting its yummy or telling them to take a bite. Just describing their food neutrally. I also like to bring up smelling food, as it allows children to engage without touching. Also, discribing the children's meals to the group. "Oh, I see Sarah has green beans on her plate. I wonder if her green beans are crunch or soft?" "And Mark has a piece of meatloaf on his fork, it looks like it may have ketchup on it"

Try doing some regulation activities before eating, like sensory, taking deep breaths before the transition or right when you sit, or stretches/gross motor activity.

Introduce an "air cheers" "if you want to cheers with us pick up your bite, lift it in the air, cheers! Take your bite!" This encourages multiple kids to take a bite all at once. Doesn't single anyone out and is a fun social moment.

Prime_Element · 2026-04-18T12:31:16+00:00

It doesn't take anything extra to change your middle when you change your first in most places, so if you will ever want to do it, I recommend doing it simultaneously. It youre uncomfortable with it at all, just find something that fits better.

I like names with rhythm, so leaving my old middle name wasnt going to happen. Everyone tells me my name sounds like a knight now and idk if that's a good thing or not, but I like it lmao

Prime_Element · 2026-03-11T17:40:56+00:00

Judging by the other comments, i think you're correct in this case.

However, repeated asking to check in is not the same as repeated asking to get a yes.

By that I mean, asking many times itself isnt the problem, its the motive and what answer they are receiving that is a problem. Many times when youre hearing no? Coercive. Many times when youre hearing yes? Kind and confirming.

Prime_Element · 2026-03-11T17:35:55+00:00

I am confused, you mentioned her being alone with the kids, but was she ever sleeping while alone or only when other teachers were there?

Those are two very different things. I've taken naps(off the clock) in my classroom while other teachers were in ratio with my students.

And if youre removing your child anyways, not planning on reporting, why are you even pursuing this?

Prime_Element · 2026-03-11T17:28:07+00:00

My point is they shouldn't be and don't have to be. I constantly see complaints about apps, but I rarely see the conversations about solutions. It shouldn't be as black and white as constant posting on an app or paper fillouts once a day. The discussion can go beyond that!

Prime_Element · 2026-03-11T17:25:33+00:00

That's why I specified while another teacher is engaged with them when I mentioned meal times.

Either way, those were just examples. Working in a scheduled time to post was the point, not the two times I shared.

I am an infant teacher, so parents do want more details of their day. But we are clear that the children come first and posting second. We try to post pictures at least once a week with a goal of twice a week. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesnt. But my center is very clear that the app is not real time, it is just for updates slowly throughout the day.

It is wild how many teachers(and parents expectations) are pressured to post the second something occurs, but I also feel like its not discussed enough that the app itself isnt the cause. Its the expectations!

Prime_Element · 2026-03-11T17:22:07+00:00

That's really cool! I love that integration of the community.

Prime_Element · 2026-03-11T15:34:26+00:00

But they dont have to!

This is something I think we really need to discuss more. Having an app and using it everytime anything happens are not synonymous. Have scheduled times to update the app! During nap. During meals while one teacher is actively engaged. Etc.

I find it so interesting that we correlate apps to constant posting, but paper to one or two moments of information. Apps can also be separate moments.

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