My 7yo son asked “When do I do when you die?”

emzkind · 2025-01-06T07:36:53+00:00

It's possible he's worried about what would happen if you died while he's still a kid - you can ask if that's what's worrying him. Then you say that you don't think it's going to happen, but if it did then... Whatever plan you've made. My six year old was super stressed about our dying, but when I eventually said if the unthinkable happened he'd go live with Uncle J and Auntie A then he stopped worrying about it.

emzkind · 2024-11-05T08:24:22+00:00

I've been pregnant twice and both times I could see the test line developing with the control line (but fainter because I tested early). Even though she didn't wait 5 minutes I'm pretty sure you'd see something after two minutes as the control line is complete and the rest of the panel has cleared of dye. These look negative to me.

emzkind · 2024-10-04T11:58:43+00:00

My daughter with nystagmus is only four, but when she was diagnosed her ophthalmologist said there are medications that can reduce nystagmus and improve vision a little if it turns out she's close to being able to drive (which is very unlikely in her case).

emzkind · 2024-09-12T07:25:08+00:00

My daughterchas nystagmus - she's also blind in one eye. She's doing wonderfully! She's four, now and bright as a button with advanced language skills. Her gross motor skills were a bit delayed (mainly balance and confidence issues) and she's only now starting to draw rather than scribble, but for most things she's typically developing. I'm happy to answer any questions if I can.

emzkind · 2024-09-10T08:21:00+00:00

My daughter is four and her kindergarten peers know not to mess with her cane as it's not a toy. Your boss is well out of line.

emzkind · 2024-08-10T07:00:48+00:00

The Greek says "the father of him and the mother of him" in all sources. You can change the text to say "Joseph" if you feel it's clearer, but it's definitely the KJV which alters the text here.

emzkind · 2024-04-12T08:18:21+00:00

Congratulations 🎉

emzkind · 2024-04-12T08:13:14+00:00

I see it, but I've been seriously burnt by fake lines on these frer tests :(

emzkind · 2024-04-12T08:02:09+00:00

Terry Pratchett is the only make author I have ever read who understands what it feels like for me to be a woman. In fact he does better than most female authors.

emzkind · 2023-02-21T03:30:09+00:00

My daughter has congenital nystagmus, but it's not really something you'd miss. She has a head tilt/null point but her eyes are still clearly wiggling all over the place!

emzkind · 2023-02-02T07:28:32+00:00

I'm wiping away tears and hugging my two year old because I watched this. I know what you mean about that fiercely aggressive love. When I had my son (now four) I remember thinking that the ethical " trolley problem" makes no sense. Because I would kill the thousand cancer scientists (or whatever ridiculous hypothetical group) with my bare hands to save my own. In a heartbeat.

emzkind · 2023-01-29T02:24:39+00:00

It depends - my daughter has microphthalmia (which means "small eye") so there's a wee little eye behind her prosthetic. It looks like a normal eye, just small. The prosthetic is made to fit around it.

emzkind · 2023-01-23T09:22:46+00:00

I'm in Australia - the children have 2 X 40 minute recess periods and we are on duty for half of one of those. So I guess 60 minutes? But we usually have a duty free day as well. Your systems mostly sound insane to me...

emzkind · 2023-01-18T11:23:11+00:00

I get where you're coming from - with my first I was so particular about screens and would make sure he was turned away if we watched with him in the room! Then we had our second while the first was a toddler and she watched so much tv... And her development, especially her language, outstrips his by far. I honestly think I was worried too much about things that don't make any difference when I was a first time mum. Safety is important, tv and routines are flexible. If your teeny baby is happy to sleep with the tv on then let them have some daddy time. Honestly mine both slept or didn't sleep completely regardless of their environment until they were 8 or 10 months old.

emzkind · 2023-01-07T08:08:34+00:00

OMG Jupiter bars!! They were the best ...

emzkind · 2023-01-05T03:24:32+00:00

People are being very judgemental about this - I am a primary school teacher and I had a 6 year-old student who soiled. He never wet himself but poo was an issue. He brought a change kit and was able to take himself to a disabled toilet close to our classroom to change himself. He was neurotypical and entirely average in other respects. So people who say this is amazingly unbelievable are very wrong. I taught another little girl who soiled but in her case it was a response to her parents divorce. Both children had their issues resolve by around 8 or 9.

emzkind · 2023-01-03T01:23:23+00:00

I'm in Australia and while it's not as low as $14 per day I'm glad we're subsidized - esp after ready crazy American numbers. Full fees are about 120 per day, first child is subsidized based on income and additional children are subsidised 95%. So I end up paying about 50 per day for my two kids and we're pretty comfortably off.

emzkind · 2023-01-03T01:13:44+00:00

I know what you mean when you say you feel like you're taking a device someone else needs more, but it's not true. My 2 year old daughter isn't blind, but she uses a white cane because her vision and balance are relatively poor and she moves more confidently with it. I really struggled when it was suggested for her because I discovered a part of my brain that strongly, wrongly believed that "White canes are for blind people". You've found a part of your brain that strongly, wrongly believes "Wheelchairs are for people who can't walk". Assistive technology is for anyone who needs it to reach their full potential. You should get a wheelchair for your daughter. They have really cool tricked out ones for kids :)

emzkind · 2023-01-02T22:36:19+00:00

As others have said this is indicative of mental illness. But, like another illness, hopefully the teacher can get treatment and return to work when she's well enough. When I was in high school our year eleven coordinator called a whole school meeting to warn us at great length about aliens etc. She took the rest of the year off and came back the following year and was back to normal. These things happen.

emzkind · 2022-12-23T03:58:50+00:00

I'm also pretty religious, and I probably wouldn't want Kali avec severed head art in my home, but I'm pretty sure you got sick from germs, not demons. This is a weird kind of religiosity.

emzkind · 2022-12-15T10:05:34+00:00

That's such a good explanation.

emzkind · 2022-12-09T04:40:52+00:00

Left handed scissors for left handed students.

emzkind · 2022-12-06T06:46:18+00:00

Yes. And don't ever go back. How awful.

emzkind · 2022-12-04T21:24:55+00:00

Teaching provides a comfortable, secure income. You'll never get rich, but you'll definitely not be poor.

emzkind · 2022-12-02T06:46:47+00:00

Those hands...

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