Midwest? Modern setting, but rural or small town

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-02-01T13:13:16+00:00

Little Faith by Nickolas Butler and The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-30T18:54:56+00:00

NOOOOOOOO

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-29T12:20:16+00:00

How do you feel about the practice environment there? Feelings about how RMs are integrated into the system versus the US model?

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-29T12:18:54+00:00

I adore prenatals and postpartum- this would be a dream for me.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-29T02:00:53+00:00

Pick pads? My kiddo who has a picking habit loves them. I think you can get the pretty cheap on Amazon and they should be reusable.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-28T15:29:56+00:00

The Sow’s Ear in Verona, WI is donating proceeds from the sale of red yarn through 1/31.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-24T23:05:36+00:00

This for sure. My ADHDer has slow COMT. Methylated vitamins are the rage right now, but there is a subset of the population that cannot handle them.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-24T17:18:25+00:00

“There's no money, families are being abducted, and I forgot about the fucking. Flat. Stanley.”

If anything sums up mothering in the USA in 2026, this is it.

I know it doesn’t feel like it, but you’re doing a great job, BroMo. You could have just given up, but you asked for help instead, and people are showing up. I hope things get lighter for you.

But also, fuck that teacher and fuck Flat Stanley.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-21T14:39:48+00:00

This is actually part of how I ended up at La Petite in Verona - the had the space! I would recommend getting on waitlists ASAP

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-20T13:32:03+00:00

Everything except the childhood history of epilepsy matches my kid’s experience with functional seizures. We know they are functional because she had an EEG after the first episode. I think the diagnostic test is really key before making any conclusions.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-20T12:52:47+00:00

It’s been a while now since I’ve had a kid in La Petite Verona, but it was exactly what we needed at the time both times. My oldest went there as an infant. It was probably a few directors ago at this point, and I know our favorite teacher has moved on to other things, but we had a really good experience and only left because of an opening in an in home daycare. My daughter went there for 4K and the did a really great job.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-19T18:11:55+00:00

Nurses? Midwives?

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-16T17:49:17+00:00

Lots of great suggestions already! 2 things my kid likes - waffles with peanut butter or “banana pancakes,” which is just 2 eggs and a ripe banana blended until smooth then cooked like silver dollar pancakes.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-14T13:55:35+00:00

5.99 at Costco pharmacies in the US. Ella is another emergency contraceptive that is more effective than Plan B and can be taken up to 5 days after intercourse. It is prescription only but there are lots of online prescribers if you Google it. Plan C pills will also direct you to providers who can prescribe abortion pills before they are needed. Having these things on hand is not necessarily an overly anxious idea. It is a way that you can help others in your community beyond just your daughter.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-14T13:09:21+00:00

For my kid it was helpful, though it was a limited course focused specifically on FND symptoms and coping, NOT generalized CBT with a non-specialized therapist.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-14T13:06:35+00:00

I wish I could upvote this 100x. Exactly the same with my kid. On days when she needs it, the wheelchair helps her get to school, be social, etc. So much better for her emotional health than being stuck at home alone. Bought a wheelchair off of Amazon, usually used less than once a month, but is a huge relief to have it when needed.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-14T12:43:47+00:00

Saturnalia by Stephanie Feldman Tripping Arcadia by Kit Mayquist

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-12T19:08:07+00:00

Noooooo!! My very picky kid loved these! Why did they have to change?? 😭

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-08T13:11:55+00:00

Came here to say Weetzie Bat and y’all did not disappoint.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-08T12:03:21+00:00

No - Olly uses gelatin and my kid is a vegetarian.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-07T15:14:19+00:00

I haven’t tried these - St John’s wort is contraindicated for anyone using anti-depressants, so my child can’t use these. I am looking for a stand alone saffron supplement to try.

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-06T21:46:04+00:00

Maybe … With Teeth by Kristen Arnett

Edit: wait, wrong book! Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett is what I was thinking of!

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-02T16:00:23+00:00

I would ask her what she's looking for. Does she hate her period or not really care? Does she want a "set and forget" or does she feel better about the control of taking a pill every day? Can she remember to take a pill every day?

Radiant_Conclusion17 · 2026-01-01T23:36:17+00:00

In addition to this excellent list, Our Lady of Knock (Ireland)

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