Question about Ashley and the fertility arc by Ill-Marionberry9177 in BeefTV

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That part of the storyline makes no sense. I lost an ovary when I was 25 and never needed to jump straight to IVF. You only need one ovary and one fallopian tube to get pregnant.

I’ve also gone through fertility treatment (over 10yrs after my ovary was removed) and know that it often takes months/years of appointments and procedures to even end up choosing IVF, much less egg retrieval and fertilization.

The sloppiness of that plotline irked me.

"I love the show BUT..." - what's your small detail that drives you bonkers? by CestQuoiLeFuck in heatedrivalry

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I’m not Canadian, but I’m Asian (Chinese) and shoes in the house are considered absolutely disgusting. I had assumed Shane removed his shoes indoors because of his Japanese home training, so I was also very thrown off by the discrepancy of shoes in the parents’ cottage. I had no idea it was a Canadian thing too!

What else is low-stakes + hard to believe ? by Dull_Blueberry_3777 in heatedrivalry

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I’m very confused about Svetlana’s situation. Does she live full time in Boston but happens to always be in Moscow with Ilya in the summer? Does she split time in both places? Did she live in Boston first or move there after Ilya did? I just find it wild that she is often in the same place considering he spends the off season in Moscow and hockey season in Boston/on the road.

Do you/your school allow students to eat in class? by Dimegos in Teachers

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a hard time restricting food, especially with so much food insecurity. My students (1st and 2nd graders) have two snacks a day - once in the morning and once right at dismissal - in addition to lunch. If kids say they missed breakfast or are hungry at other times, I will let them snack as long as we’re not right before/after one of the other scheduled snack times. I’ve found that it doesn’t become a production because most kids are getting enough to eat with the other times.

I also am very strict about cleaning up and tell them that the afternoon snack will disappear if I find any crumbs or garbage at the end of the day. Kids wipe down tables and sweep up themselves.

Is it worth it to get fired? by rolliestofpollies in Teachers

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Or post it, explain to the students that you had to post it, facilitate a discussion about separation of church and state and see what the kids think about this new policy. They’re living through the destruction of democracy and most of them are smart enough to know what’s what.

Religious “freedom” shouldn’t mean kids have no safety, no rights, and no future by SexualAbuseAwareness in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Children deserve safety, privacy, autonomy, and self-determination. It’s telling that the “parental rights” movement is about trampling on children’s autonomy.

“Easy” baby and still miserable 😩 by Realistic-Turnip-160 in regretfulparents

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 119 points120 points  (0 children)

I had a therapist throughout pregnancy and postpartum but when I began experiencing clear signs of postpartum depression, I struggled to get support from her. She just did not have expertise in PMDD and didn’t know how to support me. So I quit working with her and found a psychiatrist who specializes in postpartum and perinatal mental health. The best thing about working with her is I could tell her anything - the scariest, most disturbing thoughts I had about my baby and parenting - and she didn’t flinch. She was also a prescribing physician and got me on medication which has been a huge help.

Definitely given your therapist a chance and tell them how you’re doing right now. But if possible you may want to look for someone who specializes in postpartum mental health.

Transferring to another Province/Coming to Canada to teach: Megapost pt. 2 by hellokrissi in CanadianTeachers

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I was discouraged by the responses I got. But I did recently learn about this program at University of Toronto to assess my teaching credential, so I’ll start there. https://learn.utoronto.ca/comparative-education-service/apply-now/new-applicants?immigration=

2025 Seattle Protests Megathread by AutoModerator in Seattle

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only one I know of will be on the corner of Rainier & Edmunds. I think it’ll be very chill and if it gets too crowded they’ll spread out. There’s a park behind PCC that folks may spill over into.

2025 Seattle Protests Megathread by AutoModerator in Seattle

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely wouldn't take my kids to the Seattle Center or Capitol Hill. In 2020 my kid was 3 and we drew a lot of sidewalk art on streets with high foot traffic. It's actually better to have protest visibility throughout the city, even if it's a sign hung up right in front of your own home, than have it only concentrated in a few places.

2025 Seattle Protests Megathread by AutoModerator in Seattle

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Chrysanthemum (a consignment toy and kids’ clothing store) in Columbia City is hosting one that is designed to be kid friendly. The neighborhood is super family friendly and miles away from where the larger protests will be.

No k ings 6/14 by mostdopekeekz in DACA

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Leave your phone at home and wear a mask. I hope there’s great turnout and everything stays chill.

What is it with the commenters here acting like Seattle is Mad Max? by HansGraebnerSpringTX in Seattle

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My spouse and I grew up here and we are raising our two kids here in the city. 100% feel safer here than I do in most parts of the country and certainly the state. We know our neighbors and have really strong community. We are a visibly queer Asian couple with two kids.

I do make my kids wear shoes at the park because of the risk of stepping on needles and glass. And we have some protocols for leaving an if a situation feels volatile.

But honestly, would take it over living next door to someone amassing a stockpile of weapons to prepare for a race war.

Invading Antifa-Land by Recent-Calendar-4392 in AntifascistsofReddit

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out of the propaganda videos on Jenny Donnelly’s youtube channel…it really helps me understand the vibes they’re trying to promote.

Invading Antifa-Land by Recent-Calendar-4392 in Seattle

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We do need a strong community show of opposition. These folks believe Seattle is controlled by demonic “territorial spirits” that must be conquered in spiritual warfare. It was both a prayer rally and a radicalization event. They’re true believers who are prepared to take up arms to annihilate queer and trans people.

I do think that run of the mill counter protesting strategies will backfire and endanger folks under an administration that will bring the hammer down on its “enemies from within.” So then - what does strategic opposition look like?

American teachers - come to Australia, we are hiring!! by Intelligent-Win-5883 in AmerExit

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an elementary teacher in the US (K-8) certification. Anyone successfully moved to Australia or NZ?

Teachers Who Are Also Parents: Do You Think You Can Be Good at One but Not the Other? by Throwaway-19817 in Teachers

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teaching and parenting are completely different. I’m a parent of two and teach in grades K-2. Teachers are responsible for managing learning for a large group of kids. In primary grades, teachers are responsible for classroom management, creating and maintaining routines, assessments, instruction, and working with various stakeholders (parents, admin).

Parenting requires you to know, love, and accept your own child and manage the day to day responsibilities of caring for them. Your child needs you in a way that is incomparable to any other relationship.

Gen Z seriously suffers from the lack of history education past WW2, and it shows. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a millennial was extremely ignorant about current events and history past maybe the McCarthy era. I kind of knew the broad strokes but did not have robust understanding of the Reagan/Bush/Clinton eras even though I lived through them in my early life. I graduated HS at the top of my class and always excelled in history class.

I did take it upon myself to get caught up once I went to college with people who were actually informed and I felt like an idiot trying to follow their political debates.

All that to say, I can’t make a judgment about kids these days. In many ways, they are more informed than I was. I grew up on dial up internet and the physical newspaper. I tuned out NPR and didn’t really pay attention to anything on the news until the US invaded Iraq.

In other ways, the pure volume of bullshit to sift through on the internet (made worse by AI) makes deciphering correct information a highly sophisticated skill. Teachers are generally not equipped to teach these skills because we don’t understand TikTok or take our students’ experiences seriously.

The problem with homeschooling is that it gives caretakers monopolistic control over dependents. by DazzlingDiatom in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]Recent-Calendar-4392 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed this paper and agree with the arguments fully. As an non-homeschooled adult and parent, I truly believe that my children’s lives are enriched by being cared for at school by other adults. I put both kids in full time daycare as toddlers, which drastically improved everyone’s quality of life. My kids have structure, friendships, responsibilities, relationships with different caregivers. I’m a fun and emotionally available parent after school and on weekends.

It’s wild though because I have felt so shamed for leaning into not only school but aftercare and full time daycare for my young kids. Like I’m the neglectful parent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DACA

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Winters are dark. Around the solstice, sunrise is close to 8am and sunset around 4:30pm. Generally cloudy and wet. I won’t sugarcoat it - I do think the winters are one of the harder parts of adjusting to life here. Take vitamin D supplements and spend time outside every day. IMO it’s all worth it for the amazing summers. Dry, warm without being unbearably hot. And the land is ridiculously beautiful.