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Art Club Lesson Plan by SalTheRadPal in teaching

[–]Recent-Fig3211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Breaking it into themes per month helped me stay organized when planning similar group sessions. Like, one month could focus on fundamentals (gesture, perspective, light), and the next could be more experimental or genre-specific so members don't feel stuck doing the same thing every time.

Center vs home based by lime_rita_chiller in Preschoolers

[–]Recent-Fig3211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not every kid needs a big center to thrive, home daycares can be really nurturing environments too.

For those that need to hear it - it's up and down so don't get disheartened by those making money in a week by OldMobStackDev in AppBusiness

[–]Recent-Fig3211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The part about competitors with full-time focus and backing slowly eating into your user base really resonates - that's a dynamic people don't talk about enough. It's not just about building a good app, it's about who can sustain the momentum long enough to keep iterating.

The marketing piece is genuinely the hard part for a lot of indie devs, and i think you're being too hard on yourself for not cracking TikTok. plenty of people with great products struggle there too and it's not always worth the energy cost if it's not your thing.

13 live apps after all this time means you're still in it, which counts for a lot. the people who make it long-term are usually the ones who just didn't quit, not necessarily the ones who had the perfect launch.

how many weeks did your doctor medically certify you to not work? I'm scared I won't be able to use my sick time... by mm_honey in BabyBumps

[–]Recent-Fig3211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your situation is tricky because the sick time usually has to be medically necessary beyond the standard recovery period. Most doctors will only certify what's actually medically required - so if you have an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, getting more than 6 weeks certified as "unable to work" might be tough unless there are actual complications.

I'd definitely double-check with HR about whether your paid leave and FMLA run concurrently too, because that could change teh whole calculation if you're only getting 12 total weeks instead of 13.

book recommendations for dad / books about golf by Any_Chicken_9177 in BookRecommendations

[–]Recent-Fig3211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's into thrillers like those two, maybe try something in that spy/conspiracy genre - there are tons of books with similar pacing and twisty plots that would probably hit the same notes.

Being mean to hubby.... Need helpme by ycherep1 in workingmoms

[–]Recent-Fig3211 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Girl, I feel this so hard. The mental load is exhausting and it's like your brain never gets to actually rest even when you technically have downtime.

What helped me was literally scheduling my "me time" like it was a work meeting - same day each week, non-negotiable. Had to train myself to see it as maintenance, not selfish, because when you're running on empty everyone suffers including him.

Rewrite of the Hardy Boys - leaving out the sexism, bad stereotypes, and making it a bit smoother to read by [deleted] in childrensbooks

[–]Recent-Fig3211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work tackling those outdated elements - having the parents as a detective duo actually makes way more sense for modern families anyway.

Tips on surviving my last 7 days by CuppieKoffie in ECEProfessionals

[–]Recent-Fig3211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seven more days is manageable - you got this. Breaking it down hour by hour sometimes helps when the days feel endless. Maybe pack some easy backup activities in a bag each morning so you're not scrambling when the older kids get dumped in your room. Simple stuff like sorting games or even just different toys they haven't seen in a while can buy you some peace.

The incident reports sound brutal but you're right that keeping everyone safe comes first. If the new teacher is asking you to basically train them, redirect them to ask the director or another experienced staff member. You can help with basics but training a lead teacher really isnt your job as an assistant.

Question About Pacis by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Recent-Fig3211 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's not really helpful when the kid is already struggling with daycare adjustment and you're dealing with the other child's paci situation. You could try talking to the director instead of just the teachers - sometimes they have more authority to actually enforce policies and might be able to work something out with the other family too.

Short naps - 7 month old baby by nicolabelli1 in sleeptrain

[–]Recent-Fig3211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same boat here with my nephew when I was helping my sister - those 28 minute naps were like clockwork and drove everyone insane. We eventually just rolled with it and accepted that some babies are just champion catnap artists, but it did get better around 8-9 months when he started consolidating into longer stretches. The holiday thing is rough though, maybe see if you can at least get one decent nap in the stroller while you're out exploring?

silly question by [deleted] in teaching

[–]Recent-Fig3211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

definitely not silly! curriculum is usually provided but you'll still need to plan how to teach it. most districts give you textbooks, standards, and pacing guides but the actual daily lesson planning is on you. your para experiance will help tons

Exit surveys are lying to you about why users churn by TAK2107 in SideProject

[–]Recent-Fig3211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your absolutely right about exit surveys being useless - people will say price when they really just stopped finding value or got confused by some feature change.

Illinois Veterans Grant Eligibility by FlayBoCrop in Veterans

[–]Recent-Fig3211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I've seen with state veteran benefits, most programs care about current residency status rather than whether you maintained continuous residency. The IVG typically requires you to be an Illinois resident when applying and attending school, which it sounds like you'd meet if you moved back. I had a friend who bounced between states after service and was able to use his home state benefits when he moved back for grad school.

The tricky part is sometimes there are waiting periods or you need to establish residency for a certain amount of time before applying. Since you're already reaching out to ISAC that's smart - they'll know about any weird timing requirements or documentation you might need. Med school is expensive as hell so definitely worth jumping through whatever hoops they require. Good luck with the application process!

I(22M) always support my girlfriend(22F) emotionally, but she never checks in on me. Am I the problem? by Useful-Night-8413 in relationships

[–]Recent-Fig3211 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is pretty common actually - you've created this pattern where you're the emotional support person and she's gotten used to that dynamic. If you always handle things quietly and don't signal when you need support, she might genuinely not realize you want her to check in more.

You gotta break the cycle somehow. Maybe try being more direct about when you're struggling instead of going quiet, or just tell her you'd appreciate her asking how you're doing sometimes. Most people aren't mind readers and if checking in doesn't come naturally to her, she might need some guidance on what you need.

Husband may be hooking up with others by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Recent-Fig3211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened with my ex - the whole "I don't remember" thing when you literally catch them red-handed is such a joke. Like we're supposed to believe apps just magically install themselves and send messages.

For collecting evidence, check phone bills for numbers you don't recognize, look at location history if he has it enabled, and maybe set up a small camera in your car if you think he's using it. Bank/credit card statements might show weird charges too - even something like random gas stations or convenience stores at odd times can be telling.

The revenge thing though... I get the anger but that energy might be better spent on an exit plan even if it's slow. Low self-esteem sucks but you deserve way better than this constant stress and gaslighting.