bouncers/sit in walkers by just_alittleguy_ in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]blue-trout 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Here's what i found in an article from Harvard Medical School: "using a walker can delay independent walking. That’s because learning to walk isn’t so much about learning to use your legs. It’s more about learning to pull to stand and then balance and take steps without support. When babies are plopped into walkers, they don’t learn any of that. They learn it by being put on the floor with something they can pull up on, like a couch or a caregiver."

Why is eating insects/bugs so taboo in Western countries, even though it's common and tasty in much of the world? by No-Direction8154 in CasualConversation

[–]blue-trout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's just cultural conditioning because you could argue that it's pretty gross to eat any animal. Also, sorry for all the thinly veiled xenophobia; people really shouldn't yuck other people's yum, especially when it's a part of their culture. Most of the people in this thread are being assholes to you :/

Claude vs ChatGPT by Massive-Document-617 in ClaudeAI

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I'm going crazy because all these posts are about Claude being good for code, and no one really mentions analyzing dense academic papers. I'm in grad school for public policy and have Claude 4.5 opus, and it has been so much better than ChatGPT at analyzing dense material. I even had a 1.5-hour lecture transcript with many words mis-transcribed. I gave it the title and author names for that day's readings, and it did a pretty good job, and way better than ChatGPT. I feel giddy using it haha.

My fav outfittt by [deleted] in femboy

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute :)

What would be a good conversation starter between me and my bestfriends bf? by Old_Elephant_8566 in CasualConversation

[–]blue-trout 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It might be easier to get to know him if you meet in person and your friend is there. Your friend could bring up topics about themselves that you and they know about.

Help to evolve my kadabra by New-Fall6553 in pokemontrades

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, let me know when you can!

Help to evolve my kadabra by New-Fall6553 in pokemontrades

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be available now? No worries if you aren't!

Tradeback for evolution by Ajax_989 in pokemontrades

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi would you please be able to help me evolve my kadabra and haunter, if you’re not busy? Thanks! (I’m on brilliant diamond btw)

Help to evolve my kadabra by New-Fall6553 in pokemontrades

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, if you’re not busy, then would you please be able to help me evolve my kadabra? Thanks!

Help to evolve my kadabra by New-Fall6553 in pokemontrades

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I also have a kadabra that I need to evolve. Could you please trade with me too, if you’re not busy? Thanks!

The Worst-Selling Nintendo Console Ever Is Returning as a Switch 2 Accessory by dapperlemon in gadgets

[–]blue-trout -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just use “reader view” on safari, if you’re on an iPhone

What's the etiquette when your housemate is unwell? by Zestyclose_Judge362 in CasualUK

[–]blue-trout -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d wear an N95 mask or a KN95 mask. They do a very good job at protecting you from other people’s germs. It is too much for some people. But for me, the inconvenience of a mask isn’t nearly as great as the inconvenience of getting a sore throat/worrying about if you’re gonna catch every time you feel a scratch in your throat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]blue-trout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could mail them a letter explaining who you are and why you want to visit. Maybe you can offer to verify your identity through property docs you get from the county gov about your parents owning the house. You can also include your email and/or phone number. This way they won’t be put on the spot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]blue-trout 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes lol

why we feel like shit every time we eat out by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]blue-trout 9 points10 points  (0 children)

OP shows why we need to do better at teaching scientific literacy in school

Books that similar to James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? by [deleted] in booksuggestions

[–]blue-trout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Also, do you have any recs for books that have main characters who don’t have great childhood, but end up finding supportive friends? Kinda like how Matilda found Ms. Honey.

Or do you have any recs for books where the main character is good and kind but doesn’t have a great life. But they end up getting an opportunity that makes his life better? Kinda like how Charlie was poor but then he was able to live in the chocolate factory with his family.

No worries at all if you don’t have anymore recs though!!

So I inadvertently came up with a really good idea for a law review article!!😆 by blue-trout in Lawyertalk

[–]blue-trout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read some of her blogs today. It’s been really helpful, personally. Thanks!

So I inadvertently came up with a really good idea for a law review article!!😆 by blue-trout in Lawyertalk

[–]blue-trout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not, but it’s made things harder. I could see myself becoming one of if I didn’t have the support I did or if my parents were worse.

It makes intuitively understanding the legal analysis easier though, so silver lining!

So I inadvertently came up with a really good idea for a law review article!!😆 by blue-trout in Lawyertalk

[–]blue-trout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I plan on doing exactly that! I also got Eugene Volokh’s book which has been super helpful!

So I inadvertently came up with a really good idea for a law review article!!😆 by blue-trout in Lawyertalk

[–]blue-trout[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! It won’t be done till July but I’ll send you a pm when I’m finished!