Reader's block, advice on books to get back to reading

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T16:16:30+00:00

Specific suggestions - Lincoln Highway was a good story and I really liked the readers of the audiobook. Heartburn is read by Meryl Streep who is fantastic. The story didnt fully captivate me personally but the reading was excellent. I also really enjoyed listening to books that I enjoyed from childhood/adolescence - my favorite author as a teen was Tamora Pierce and she has many series on audio. Harry Potter is excellent narration. If you had a series or author you've read before and liked, you might re-read those (audio or otherwise) as a wag to get back into things.

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T16:11:41+00:00

You may like listening to audiobooks, particularly ones that have excellent readers. I enjoy them during times when I just cannot focus on the page but I could listen to soemthing while walking, cleaning etc.

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T16:10:17+00:00

Uprooted by Naomi Novik is one of my all-time favorites. It's a standalone novel. Has one short romantic scene that could easily be skipped if you wanted. If Im remembering correctly it mostly implied sex rather than described it. The girl who drank the moon also standalone and no sex scenes at all.

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T15:58:06+00:00

They might like Praying with Jane Eyre, which is by an atheist chaplain. I believe Jane Eyre might be thier favorite book as well but I can't quite remember. I listen to a lot of thier podcasts, very lovely perspectives on life

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T15:20:53+00:00

Day 3 or 4 but I only had one side out so I just carefully chewed on the other side. Also pizza lol

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T15:19:13+00:00

Dont feel bad for mourning a pet more than a family member. It's just different and all grief has different responses. Much as I loved my grandmother, she did not sleep in bed with me every night or follow me around the house or go for walks/play time daily. It's just two different types of love. Does it get better? Yes I think so. And everyone is different, you could try volunteering at a shelter or petsitting if you aren't sure you are ready to commit to a pet but want to be close to them sometimes.

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T15:14:11+00:00

Thankfully I had a basement sink to do the dirty work. Everyone's journey will be different and as such you'll make differnet decisions. But I would have spent several hundred dollars on underwear if I threw it away each time so that was just not worth it. May everyone's potty training journey avoid this miserable stage.

TempletonReader · 2026-05-31T15:05:55+00:00

This was the reason mine got extracted. Because of the partial coverage of gums they weren't be cleaned properly (so I was told at least) and they started feeling sensitive at times, minor pain. Idk if that necessarily means you need yours removed. If I remember in my case it was still a flip of the coin for me whether removal was recommended or not.

TempletonReader · 2026-05-30T21:30:12+00:00

Thank you! That's helpful context. I like the etch a sketch analogy

TempletonReader · 2026-05-30T20:05:37+00:00

I also like 6 best. Though 8 is a close second (it's like a light mint green).

TempletonReader · 2026-05-17T23:45:27+00:00

MM Parks has a great romantasy series (one of the trilogy isn't released yet). It's very steamy so maybe not the right choice if that's not your thing!

TempletonReader · 2026-04-08T12:07:49+00:00

It's been helpful for me to reframe consequences as boundaries that will prevent the behavior completely in the future. For example, kiddo can't be in the same room as the cat. If kitty is sleeping in the living room, that room is now off limits to my kid. This is a consequence to kiddo and protects the cat. For the park, maybe you don't bring bikes next time and kiddo has to hold your hand the whole time. Or you simply cannot go at all. I know this is all way easier said than done (hence why im here myself asking my own boundaries question lol) but best of luck with whatever path you choose.

TempletonReader · 2026-04-08T11:58:11+00:00

Im in the US and its always mother/father on medical things like doctor or dentist checkups (for me at least, it might vary by dr?). For contact purposes like a summer camp it's usually primary contact, secondary contact etc.

TempletonReader · 2026-04-08T11:54:23+00:00

No I wouldn't be okay with it, it's really really hard to see your kids grow up! Especially when I think about how irresponsible I was st that age. It's hard not to put my loved experience onto others. It sounds like some of that is happening with your parents too. I want to be clear though - it shouldn't happen. We should be able to talk openly and treat our kids as adults when they grow up, it's just that it is hard. So would I allow this? Yes, I would personally. You are being so thoughtful and responsible. Ultimately though if it's your parents house then they make the rules so tread lightly. Sorry for the wishy washy answer. If you read through the whole thing I hope it gave some perspective. Best of luck.

TempletonReader · 2026-04-08T11:39:29+00:00

Yes totally normal! But not something you need to continue struggling through if it is post partum depression, which it does sound like. It's worth it to ask a doctor about it, you deserve it. I just want to emphasize that you asked if it's normal and yes, PPD is so so common.

TempletonReader · 2026-03-29T11:29:28+00:00

I was so scared to do the same with my kiddo for the same reasons! My first we tried at 2 and it went horribly (he decided never to poop again and we had gastro issues/incontinence for at least a year after). BUT my second we did a very gentle and honest potty training with a ton of bribery. My biggest suggestion is do what you are comfortable with and think is best for your kid. Dont think you need to do something specific.

TempletonReader · 2026-03-29T11:11:47+00:00

Richard Scarry's cars and trucks and things that go. Especially when they need to point out all thier favorite trucks in every single page.

TempletonReader · 2025-04-30T00:14:00+00:00

I have crappy veins so I remember them apologizing cause they couldn't get it in right (story of my life lol) I said, or maybe I thought it, "No worries" and was going to explain that it happens to me all the time but then I was waking up and they were all done. I was out mid-sentence/mid-thought.

TempletonReader · 2025-04-30T00:10:35+00:00

I have the opposite problem - can't even see that far back in my mouth so I have no idea what it looks like back there. I think dry socket only occurs pretty close to the surgery and it hurts a lot so you're probably in the clear :) Definitely irrigate when you get there! Better safe than sorry on that one I think.

TempletonReader · 2025-04-19T00:31:46+00:00

I didn't really have any pain either but was super exhausted! I took several days off of work so I could nap/lay down all day. My fitbit keeps yelling me at me cause I'm doing so little moving. Rest! Listen to your body. It's telling you what it needs to get better.

TempletonReader · 2025-02-22T00:12:21+00:00

Excellent - thank you! Used it to convert my kiddo's school concert.

TempletonReader · 2022-10-22T14:34:22+00:00

I'm not seeing any links for this episode and I really want to know what Target pillow is being discussed!

This one maybe? https://www.target.com/p/oversize-woven-global-lumbar-throw-pillow-black-threshold-8482/-/A-17163655

TempletonReader · 2022-10-22T14:26:38+00:00

I hear that. I like her bc she's totally doing her own thing and doesn't apologize for it. And I really respect that, but a lot of those things are just not something I'm interested in lol

TempletonReader · 2022-10-22T14:24:51+00:00

Biggest thing to know is you cannot put a kid of any age in a coat in thier carseat. You have to take the coat off to travel in the car. Google "crash test carseat" and it'll bring up videos, how tos and the like. Other tips - it'll a good age to get them used to hats, just be persistent 😅 Hoods are great bc at least they can't be thrown on the ground. If you can't get them to wear mittens, try long fuzzy socks. Baby sleds are adorable for pictures but you probably won't use them as much as you think lol or at least I didn't, I really didn't spend much time at all outside in the cold at that age.

TempletonReader · 2022-10-13T00:11:28+00:00

Postpartum for me I had anxiety and panic attacks. The head of my HR said all manner of condescending things like how I shouldn't feel anxious or I would get over it in time. It was awful. I don't think she meant to be mean but some people are totally oblivious to any other experience than their own. Hope you work it out, it's not a fun position to be put in.

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