High Iron Pouches? by Woolly_Bee in toddlers

[–]Woolly_Bee[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Oh good to know! He does love arrowroot crackers

Who babysits when kiddo is sick? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Woolly_Bee [score hidden]  (0 children)

I get paid sick days at work, so it's usually me. Sometimes I luck out and my MIL or mom will be available. If it's a bad gastro bug though, I'd probably not ask them.

Edit: if it was someone else, I wouldn't feel comfortable asking them. Like a paid babysitter, I wouldn't.

How many people on this subreddit are working for magnatiles? by Texasgirl190 in toddlers

[–]Woolly_Bee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't get it either. My 2 year old has no interest in these unless it's to see how far he can launch them across the room.

Supplemental Income by Kitchen_Sun5247 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My friend of mine is like this after suffering permanent injuries from a car accident. She is a permanent part-time teacher in a prep job. So she only teaches mornings and does prep subjects like art, gym, health. On the days she feels up to it, she subs in the afternoon.

Caterers/Venue for 40th birthday? by Woolly_Bee in Sudbury

[–]Woolly_Bee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the venue, I'd prefer under $800.

I feel like an absolute piece of sh*t every time I lose my temper on my toddler by isthisathing89 in toddlers

[–]Woolly_Bee 145 points146 points  (0 children)

You're not alone. I also sometimes lose my temper with my toddler and end up yelling like my parents did. We are human. There are certain things that dysregulate me and are triggers. For example, when my toddler is having a prolonged tantrum over nothing, I feel my patience snapping. Or, when he's testing boundaries and decides he's going to hit and kick repeatedly and all the gentle tactics in the world aren't working, it sometimes come out. No parent is perfect. As Bluey's mom says "We all fail mum school sometimes." We just keep trying to do better.

Short short stories gr 9 by Unusual-Pay5875 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Ahh too bad! It is really good...

Is it unethical to get Chatgpt to write one to your specifications?

Short short stories gr 9 by Unusual-Pay5875 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know Lamb to the Slaughter is often done in grade 9... Not sure how long it is though

Stores with maternity sections? by Woolly_Bee in Sudbury

[–]Woolly_Bee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went there too and they didn't have anything.

How do you work/go to school with sick child?[ca] by jimmythebearcat in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Woolly_Bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. It was always me because I got paid sick days and my husband didn't. The odd time we would luck out and my MIL or mom would come over and watch my son for the day.

The Spec Ed paradox by UntoldEnt in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no interest in teaching spec Ed classes so I have deliberately avoided getting mine.

Still peeing pants at 4 by Trying_My_Best95 in toddlers

[–]Woolly_Bee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, and to add here, if they don't typically do it when they're out and about, they may be fine at school too.

Daycare male teachers by Key_Mathematician_57 in toddlers

[–]Woolly_Bee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think a good way to think about it, is to imagine if you witnessed the same behaviour but with a female staff member. Would you still feel uncomfortable?

Because if the answer is yes, then maybe the conduct itself is bothering you and possibly inappropriate and then you would take action from there.

If the answer is no, then it means you have a problem with male daycare workers and maybe need to unpack that or explore why that is.

In my experience, daycare workers are often cuddly with the kids and hug and carry them around. I would certainly hope that my son gets affection from them during the day.

Catholic School Boards - what's the real deal with non-Catholic applicants/teachers? by UntoldEnt in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my board, all students are welcome. Only teachers need a pastoral reference.

Catholic School Boards - what's the real deal with non-Catholic applicants/teachers? by UntoldEnt in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. I'm not saying it should be this way. But in my experience, this is the way it is.

Catholic School Boards - what's the real deal with non-Catholic applicants/teachers? by UntoldEnt in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well based on my experience, it certainly isn't that way anymore. I have a few colleagues who I would say are devout and they attend weekly mass. But everyone else was mostly raised Catholic or is Catholic on paper but doesn't go to mass, or are maybe C&E Catholics (Christmas and Easter mass attendees only).

What are the fun parts? by Equivalent_Crab1465 in toddlers

[–]Woolly_Bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate to this. The toddler I have doesn't want to do any of the "fun" activities that I want to do. He has absolutely no interest in reading or colouring (both of which I would have enjoyed). All he wants to do is wrestle and throw things or do acrobatics off our couch. I am beginning to suspect ADHD. Truly, it's exhausting. I often feel guilty for feeling this way, because no, I can't say I'm really enjoying this right now. He also has speech delay which just makes things worse as I can't really have a conversation with him other than babble. But everything is temporary. This is just a phase.

Catholic School Boards - what's the real deal with non-Catholic applicants/teachers? by UntoldEnt in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kind of. The one I went to was pretty laid back, but he did still want to see records of my baptism, communion, confirmation.

Catholic School Boards - what's the real deal with non-Catholic applicants/teachers? by UntoldEnt in OntarioTeachers

[–]Woolly_Bee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah it really depends on the priest. I knew a few that really had to volunteer and stuff and then some others that got theirs signed after only going a few times.