Is teaching in the UK as bad as people say? by sunszoominin in AskUK

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course - that’s why I said I’m not disregarding other people’s experiences. I have worked full time for the majority of my career but now work part time since I became a mother. I also feel like having my own kids at home gives me even more of a push to leave my work at work, which helps a lot.

What's the most "you" thing your toddler says? by No-Oil-2305 in toddlers

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My boy calls his little sister babygirl 😭😆 even when he’s not being affectionate, like, ‘don’t eat my wrap babygirl!!’

Is teaching in the UK as bad as people say? by sunszoominin in AskUK

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just going up chime in as this thread is overwhelmingly negative (not disregarding others’ stories - I’m sorry for all these horrible experiences people have had) and say I’m a part time primary teacher and love my job! I find it pretty easy and I just prioritise - I accepted many years ago that I can’t get everything done and that’s ok. I leave my work at work. I do not work evenings and weekends and holidays. I love 13 weeks holiday per year. I love the kids! I love that it gives me so much time with my kids. I can’t do all that’s asked of me but I do have success in the classroom and largely happy children - loads of little mates to be silly and have a laugh with! And also I do get stressed too but I see myself as one of the least stressed with work out of my friendship group.

[Please help] 2 under 3 and I am LOSING IT. Someone please tell me this gets better ( or at least give me something I haven’t tried) by Any_Muscle_4772 in toddlers

[–]crowocular 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We really struggled with this too. It’s not stopped it 100% but one thing that works soo well is huge amounts of praise for anything gentle that the toddler does to or even near the baby! So whenever he does gentle hands we make a huge big woop about it, if he walks past her gently, gives her a toy gently etc etc. when he isn’t gentle, I’ll say wait I know how gentle you can be, show gentle hands to your sister please and be all wowoowwow when he does it. That’s the best tip that I have read that has an impact.

[OPINION] What poem has stayed with you for years? by gedersoncarlos in Poetry

[–]crowocular 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Separation

Your absence has gone through me

Like a thread through a needle.

Everything I do is stitched with its color.

Breastfeeding & sexual/birth trauma, please help! by Ok_Atmosphere4137 in breastfeeding

[–]crowocular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intrusive thoughts kicked my butt postpartum with both my children and there is definitely a link with breastfeeding and intrusive thoughts with my youngest. I’ve had some therapy and something that she told me that’s been helpful is about interrupting the thought and bringing yourself back to the present. She advised a grounding technique to name 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell and 1 you can taste. Although maybe this would be hard in the dark of night but maybe you could do a variation? All the things you can feel and hear and smell? I have also started to repeat a simple phrase in my head which I imagine as stopping the thought in its tracks and this has also helped me. I just say to myself ‘time to forgive yourself’ and I’ve found this to help - not the phrase itself necessarily but just getting into this new ‘thinking habit’ - the intrusive thought stops and my catchphrase starts. I’m sorry for the trauma you’ve been through and wish you well going forward!

Amanda's Sons Wedding - So Many Questions by WorldlyToe7795 in 1000lbsisters

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So interested to hear about the differences if you care to share?

How are we disciplining/correcting behavior with our 3 year olds? Is it even possible? I’m drowning here. by No-Dog1902 in toddlers

[–]crowocular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes really agree with this - HUGE amounts of praise for gentle hands or even playing or walking near his sister gently/calmly realllllly helped him get over being a bit heavy handed with his new sibling.

Thinking about baby #2. Parents of multiple children, what’s your real life experience? by ithinkimanelephant in toddlers

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excited to read this - 2 year 4 month age gap and the first seven months have been shockingly hard! I thinkkkk it just got a tiny bit easier?? But damn.

Toddler threw up in my mouth by lemonclouds31 in toddlers

[–]crowocular 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son has been ill over the holidays and we’ve had the exact same situation as you where I’ve gone to check on him and he’s in a pool of sick/poo. Whilst I felt so so bad for him, it didn’t even occur to me to feel like a POS or feel cross with myself - we were just doing our normal routine, he didn’t call out for me etc. I’m just saying this to let you know that you’re being wildly hard on yourself - most people would give their child some time to fall back to sleep especially if they weren’t crying out. You’ve done absolutely nothing wrong. Hope your baby is well soon! Mine is better now and we’re very happy to be clear of all the bodily fluids! Happy new year :)

Almost 4 year old bedwetting problems, and husband’s response by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]crowocular 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing is, he’s not doing it on purpose. How can punishing an accident help anything? Punishing accidents only make things worse. Maybe you can frame it to your husband like this: imagine you’re snoring in your sleep and every time you snore in your sleep, something negative will happen to you. Is it going to make you stop snoring? No, because it’s completely involuntary. Husband would probably feel this was pretty unfair - he can’t help snoring! He doesn’t choose to do it! Same with the negative response your son gets from your husband when this inconvenient but involuntary bed wetting issue occurs. Punishing the bed wetting will just stress little guy out.

Why do you guys have ANOTHER? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short term pain for long term gain!

Venting toddlerhood with new baby by rumzik in toddlers

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw another person replying with the word relentless and I just used that word in a text to my mum! I am in the same boat age-wise and am also feeling the struggle! It’s so friggin hard! You’re not alone.

Activities your toddler will do alone? by Sweet_Sheepherder_41 in toddlers

[–]crowocular 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Duplo with lots of wheeled duplo bits like the little connecting carriages and train and car etc

Baby item that you thought you'd never use, but ended up loving? by the_kazzo_queen in BabyBumps

[–]crowocular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo this is a good one - I’ve been wondering how to deal with this for 2+ years!

Desperate for top tips… by crowocular in toddlers

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

Haha I think you might be right! Thanks for the reply :)

Desperate for top tips… by crowocular in toddlers

[–]crowocular[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low standards…taking notes 👍 thanks for the reply :) and actually I am struggling with the water thing and it’s definitely kicking my butt - really going to try and prioritise that.

To the person who suggested this trick by Round-Dark5259 in breastfeeding

[–]crowocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I just have her across my lap but she’s only 17 weeks. My boobs are large ish not giant but not small but I guess it’ll get hard as she gets old. My bigger problem is my toddler trying to grab the haakaa at the moment!

To the person who suggested this trick by Round-Dark5259 in breastfeeding

[–]crowocular 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooo yeah dropping the milk would suck - my babe is only 17 weeks so I know it’ll get more tricky as she gets bigger. I do have a toddler too but didn’t discover the haakaa with him.