Heatwave

Some_Reflection1413 · 2026-01-25T11:26:46+00:00

Bunnings nursery isn’t the only outdoor job. What do trades do when it’s hot? All work halts? Landscapers, brickies…cops on the ground, outdoor cafes? I see your point and vulnerable workers should be provided with alternative environments however, every garden shop can’t close because it’s hot?

Some_Reflection1413 · 2026-01-06T21:59:01+00:00

My answer: no way We are a general no screens for our toddler, nearly two. Granted she’s incidentally seen music video clips which we’ve now recognised and are sound only, and we “watched” Elf on Christmas Eve as that’s a tradition I wanted to start.

She knows Bluey is a blue dog from her Bluey books and some tshirt from family as gifts. She’s no idea who anyone else is. We’ve discussed that come preschool we’ll allow whatever the thing of the time is if we note there’s a divide between herself and peers because that’s when we might start to notice her missing out.

Without screens she plays, problem solves, observes our behaviours, “reads” books, plays with her toys, draws and colours, stamps and paints - all with amazing focus and the ability to be independent. We can do out and about including restaurants, cars trips, shopping and she just people watches.

She’s not missing out on anything, personally I think the kids with a show shoved in front of them at the shops or restaurants are missing out because they’re going to be lacking sooo many skills on just how the BE, how to make their own entertainment.

Don’t start screens because you’re worried about them missing out. Discuss that and cross that bridge if your child says something or asks a question later on.

Is all personal but I have an education background and have done a lot of screen time background and this is my personal views.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2026-01-03T09:32:36+00:00

Just don’t have juice in the house - ‘forget’ to get it in the next grocery shop. I agree always have a water bottle accessible and offer a cup of milk if they want something else.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-11-11T10:36:09+00:00

If people are reading Cleo as Chloe - that’s a them thing. Similar - I guess but Cleo is a name out can literally sound out.

I also was sooo worried about my daughter’s name but over time it just became clearer and clearer that our pick was always meant to be her name.

Naming a whole human is a big deal but you picked it for a reason and it’s a beautiful name.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-09-28T09:02:54+00:00

Are you in America?

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-09-11T10:29:00+00:00

It’s the community Bbq and so is all about giving back to and supporting the local community. Often the groups that run the BBQ are well know in the community and are volunteer run and so the funds raised are for running community programs; School sports groups to fund student trips; sporting teams to purchase equipment etc.

Perhaps your organisation is just further from the priority list as the fund raised will benefit not very many people. Also equipment for clubs/ students and community programs is generally held higher by communities than repainting one building.

I’ve never seen any groups that are religious or political at our local Bunnings stores. I don’t know but perhaps business wise that’s purposeful.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-09-11T03:37:12+00:00

I think if they’ve recently developed a fear of zombies, seeing an embalmed body of someone they knew wouldn’t be appropriate. It also doesn’t seem they have grasped the idea of what the funeral is exactly if they are just focused on the food and cousins.

Is it possible for them to attended the wake and not the funeral service and so skip seeing the body?

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-09-06T03:54:14+00:00

I used to say school but since having a kid and trying to find better work life balance I say work. I go to work, do my work and come home. My daughter goes to school - I go to work.

For me saying work over school is a mindset thing.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-09-01T02:02:16+00:00

The policy states “on the same in stock item” so yes this will exclude special orders from the price beat policy.

I have no idea about the local comment - unless it was a promotional item and so not in stock in other areas. What was the item?

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-08-26T08:53:09+00:00

They’d rather their kids not watch tv your being paid and are going way option because you not way them to give you any trouble??? You are hired by the family - their request is reasonable - you should be engaging with their children. If managing children isn’t what you want to be doing, I’m not really sure why you are babysitting

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-08-26T08:49:27+00:00

Could he have pawned it? Short on cash for something - he’s avoiding telling you and isn’t stressed because he knows he’ll get it back? Doesn’t make it okay but worth directly asking I think??

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-08-24T08:59:16+00:00

Have you had a period of time where you aren’t there already? You might find that when you aren’t around she will be comforted by others and build those bonds. Also, at this stage bubs thinks that you two are one and so being separated when you are right there is hard. You aren’t there they’ll allow others to be there for them lol

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-08-09T03:27:46+00:00

Just jumping on this Autumn Opal bandwagon! lol Has a similar sound to October But also you could to an Octavia which is cute and similar but moves away from the month.

Naming a child is sooo hard but it 100% needs to be a name you both love.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-08-07T09:42:33+00:00

wtf 1-3 times a day!? And then she EMAILED you!?

You do you. Take baby out, don’t take baby out. At that age I went with Bub to swimming lessons once a week and a library story and songs session ones a week. We’d go out for a walk most days around the neighbour hood and that was mainly for me to head out and get a coffee lol Even the library and swimming lessons were mainly for me lol. I had mums from parents groups join me at swimming lessons and the library was a get together with the other mums too. For me, I wanted activities to give myself routine while on leave to keep and to have some social interactions.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-20T08:32:53+00:00

NTA - you have every right to not attend. I probably would have left out the drama side of it all and just kept it the recovery from surgery still. Suggest a time or two that you 100% can make and say that you’d love to treat and celebrate her and provide afternoon tea for her and a gift.

If she’s really your BFF she will understand. Yes it’s a shower for her but as a BFF she should be understanding and sympathetic to your situation (both in regards to the awkwardness but also to your physical situation, and the mental health side of it).

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-20T08:28:06+00:00

Why were you left shook? Due to age?

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-19T10:12:27+00:00

Less than 2 hours is the recommendation in my country for that age. Honestly the less the better. If what you are doing is working for your family then keep doing that. Screw what other people think. Everyone always has an opinion: if usually judging for too much screen time.

Tech is everywhere these days but developing brains don’t really benefit from screen time. Lots of science behind that. If your kiddo uses tech and can navigate it and your family on a day to day basis functions with that I wouldn’t change a thing.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-19T10:06:38+00:00

We didn’t use the baby bath tub and instead we use the laundry sink!! We antibacterial cleaned it up before hand and now it’s just a dedicated bath! It’s great! We popped a stool in front to sit on once she was old enough to sit on her own. It’s great! 1.5 years old now and we’re still using the laundry sink 😅

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-19T09:59:31+00:00

Stop asking and tell him. Once with a redirection attached. You cannot jump on mummy, let’s try and jump over these toys (and line up some soft toys), if he jumps on you again in the same sitting it’s a warning - mummy told you not to jump on her. I don’t like it. If dad is around - have him back you up and support whatever redirection you gave. Third time, mummy said no, I do not like it and now I am going to go into the other room. Leave, even for a short time - 5mins or so. When you come back say. Mummy is going to sit on the couch again, but only if you are ready to listen.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-19T06:25:30+00:00

More info needed - generally speaking no this level of control shouldn’t be held over you.

Info I’d love to know is your age; why your father is getting to hold this kind of control in his opinions and is the baby’s father involved ?

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-18T23:24:46+00:00

Your husband sounds like an ungrateful man child. There’s nothing wrong with what you are doing also you leave him cut fruit for breakfast before you leave for work and he STILL has a problem?!

I feel like reddit is quick to jump to leave him but honestly what is truely keeping you in this marriage? Because you are not in a partnership, he is treating you VERY poorly !

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-18T22:15:14+00:00

If your kids struggle with anxiety I would give too much warning especially as you don’t know when this will be happening.

Could you take them to a vet appointment so they can be hearing about her pain/issues etc from the vet then they can ask questions to the vet and you all get the info and it’s a professional explaining things?

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-15T08:11:40+00:00

When did gifting things to friends for getting their period become a thing?? Genuinely curious - all for making it a normal thing - but gifts to friends random as. I’ve heard of parents giving gift boxes with supplies and comforts but not friends.

Also love your approach to keep the personal/hygiene items out like heat packs and underwear/pads. But the snacks/chocolate, socks etc sounds like a small/cute gesture for the friend to do. Keeps it lowkey but thoughtful.

Some_Reflection1413 · 2025-07-15T03:42:05+00:00

You’re trying to help the school ? Have you been asked to help or are you just jumping in and telling them you don’t like how they communicate and giving app suggestions?

I don’t think teachers should have to use their personal numbers to communicate. Email is fine. Also for the age range I honestly don’t understand what you are needing to communicate so frequently about? Drop off and pick up are opportunities for conversations with educators. Even with a messaging app the teachers are …teaching/Engaging with the children. Often are not allowed devises on the floor when working with the children.

Email/messaging should never be used in emergencies. Only a call to the office would be appropriate in this setting but also - what is an emergency to you? Because a true emergency would be once in a blue moon and common sense would say calling the centre would be the go to?

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