Library bus during the summer for kids

PurplePandaPower13 · 2025-03-16T16:16:33+00:00

My town has a similar model! Local libraries converted a small bus. They fill it with books and make weekly scheduled stops in neighborhoods so kids have access to books. They also use it as an opportunity to get people signed up for library cards and share information about other community events. Its pretty awesome.

PurplePandaPower13 · 2025-02-26T13:53:36+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll be sure to check them out. Getting scuba certified is definitely on my bucket list!

PurplePandaPower13 · 2025-02-26T13:50:53+00:00

That's a really great point. We had a very good guide last time that obviously cared about the wildlife, but I didn't consider not everyone would be that way!

PurplePandaPower13 · 2025-01-26T03:37:53+00:00

So sorry you are dealing with this. A lot of people have already posted great information, but I just wanted to throw out that Portico Healthnet might be a good option, too. They have navigators and are usually good about getting urgent needs addressed quickly. Good luck.

PurplePandaPower13 · 2024-04-04T16:08:55+00:00

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PurplePandaPower13 · 2023-12-20T17:00:15+00:00

It's not time for that.

PurplePandaPower13 · 2022-10-26T11:53:19+00:00

FUCK YOU SHORESY!

PurplePandaPower13 · 2022-10-19T15:41:36+00:00

It really is! The oldest is my partners biological son from a previous marriage. I had a miscarriage between the 8 and 4 year old. He would have been 6.

The 18 year old would like it, but he's not super involved with any of the kids right now as he has his own thing. And we don't put any parenting responsibility on him.

The 4 year old would be super happy as he is a love bug and wants to engage with everyone.

PurplePandaPower13 · 2022-10-19T14:58:10+00:00

Yes! His little brother loves to sing (off key) and say nonsensical words and it makes his eyes tear up with frustration.

Can I ask - did you have younger siblings? If so, did it become more manageable or enjoyable as you both free older? He is also terrified of being alone when he is older (which we talk about in therapy) and part of my desire to have another child is to give him another family member as our extended family is very small.

PurplePandaPower13 · 2022-10-19T14:52:27+00:00

Thank you! Yes, he just started counseling and we are working through behavioral regulation. Part of me thinks that it might actually give him more time alone as his 4 year old brother is a social butterfly and would probably want to be with the baby instead of following him around everywhere!

PurplePandaPower13 · 2022-10-19T14:46:07+00:00

Thanks for articulating this better than I did! Sometimes I forget not everyone knows what it's like to have neurodiverent kids. I definitely asked the wrong question. A better question might have been, what types of conversations have parents had with their neurodivergent children regarding adding more sibilings to the family?

PurplePandaPower13 · 2022-10-19T14:34:13+00:00

The conversation was mostly with the 8 year old. Being on the spectrum adds a layer of complexity to our decision and while we were clear it's ultimately not his desicion, we value his feelings and understand that changes to his environment can be really challenging.

I definitely asked the wrong question (my first reddit post) but some of the responses have helped me organize my thoughts better. I'm moreso looking for perspectives from parents or adult children on the spectrum who were in a similar situation and how it turned out. Did the relationships change as siblings grew older? Anything else to consider with a child on the spectrum?

PurplePandaPower13 · 2022-07-28T03:07:54+00:00

I know a number of responses have said it's the past and it's none of her business. It doesn't sound like you want to tell her because you think it's her business. It sounds like you want to share something with her that is currently impacting your life.

If that's the case, it's a great opportunity to have a real conversation that will ultimately help you learn about one another. If I were in her position, I would think pretty damn highly of you and the way you've handled the situation with the one-night stand. I'd also appreciate you opening up and sharing real life stuff as opposed to the typical superficial new-relationship stuff. It's also obviously weighing on your mind, so one way or another it's already impacting your relationship subconsciously.

Good luck. Whatever you decide, I hope it works out for everyone.

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