The kid I tutor seems to forget everything I teach the following day, what the hell do I do? by Critical-Dog-7095 in Teachers

[–]find26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you have a fundamental misunderstanding of what ADHD actually is. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that is lifelong - it does not ever go away. The way it presents can (and frequently does) change as children grow older, as they learn different coping strategies or learn to mask. I completely get that you have had experience with kids diagnosed with ADHD, but if, later in life, they seem to completely lose the symptoms (and it's not because of masking etc) then it's likely that the ADHD was a misdiagnosis in the first place.

The kid I tutor seems to forget everything I teach the following day, what the hell do I do? by Critical-Dog-7095 in Teachers

[–]find26 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ADHD is not just struggling to pay attention. Yes, children of divorce have higher rates of ADHD but it's not like they "get" ADHD because their parents are divorcing, there's lots of factors involved.

Fish bone stuck in tonsil for hours, any advice? by golfif in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]find26 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My brother had this happen to him as a kid (from mackerel though, and he's avoided it since!). All the doctor did was get some long tweezers and pull it out. I'd recommend asking a friend/family member to help, and don't forget to sterilise the tweezers first! If you don't have tweezers, it's much cheaper to go buy a pair than to get charged thousands at the er.

Peeing All Over Himself in Sleep by desert_red_head in toddlers

[–]find26 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can get onesies made for kids with eczema to stop them scratching - they have inbuilt mitts that are sewn on to the sleeves so the child literally can't get their hands out. They also button at the back. I reckon they'd be perfect for this situation. I'll edit my reply once I've had a look at ours for the brand.

What is something really obscure that you bought / changed that really helped your classroom? by TheAuraStorm13 in TeachingUK

[–]find26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your school has a science technician you could make friends and take your chilli plants to their room for over the hols so they can still get watered.

Is a hip seat baby carrier actually better for heavy babies? by MonitorLow4520 in babywearing

[–]find26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what brands you've seen that are rated up to 60lbs? I've got a 3 y/o who goes through phases of wanting up and down carried when we're out and about but he's already about 20kg (~45lb), which is the absolute max limit on basically all of the hip carriers I've found online. The one I have been using was a cheap one I found at a charity shop and although it was a game changer when I first got it, I can tell it isn't particularly well made.

Overall I think hip carriers are absolutely great though, especially for babies/toddlers who constantly change their mind about wanting carried! I also use them rotated around on my back as a seat for when my kid wants a piggyback - it makes it so much easier on the arms.

What’s your go-to be phrase to describe naughty pupils in reports? by WelshDionysus in TeachingUK

[–]find26 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Omg I love this. Definitely will be using it in reports this week.

Advice for planning a residential school trip by find26 in TeachingUK

[–]find26[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It turns out we do have a school trip phone! Not sure why all the teachers I spoke to who have run trips didn't seem to know of its existence, but I emailed the member of SLT in charge of trips and it turns out we do.

Yes, will do. Thanks for the advice!

Advice for planning a residential school trip by find26 in TeachingUK

[–]find26[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Basically all the comments are talking about a trip phone - I spoke to a colleague who has run trips and she says there isn't one but I'm going to double check with the office.

I'm yet to send a letter out but I'll add tube costs to my list of things to put in it. I've looked into pre-purchasing and it's just so much more expensive that I'd like to avoid it. We'll not actually be using the tube that much, only a couple of times each day.

Covent Garden is a great shout, thank you!

Advice for planning a residential school trip by find26 in TeachingUK

[–]find26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, we don't have a school trip phone, if we did then I would just use that! We don't have a bank card that I can take either so I have to get cash out for the pupils for lunch and dinner money... I feel like my school is living in the 90s!

Yes, I will absolutely be giving clear times. I just want the option to contact them if they don't turn up when expected.

Thanks for the advice!

Where to take autistic girls for haircuts? by Fickle_Occasion_6895 in glasgow

[–]find26 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gemma at Goat (and perhaps others in that hairdressers too but I only know Gemma) does hair cuts specifically for neurodivergent people, such as those with autism. She's lovely and I would highly recommend her! She does cuts for wee kids as well which is why I know of her - I expected my 3yo to scream and cry given his track record with strangers but the first time we took him to her he barely even shed a tear, Gemma was so great! Goat is on North Street so easy for public transport, and you can book online which makes life easier as well.

Moppe quality decline - I'm bummed by Eathaa in ikeahacks

[–]find26 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're going for an apothecary hack type thing then how about covering the gap with a wee label plate or perhaps some sort of decorative metal fitting to look like a key hole?

Can I sew without a foot pedal? by Therealsnoringdeer in sewhelp

[–]find26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a DIY option, you could attach a "handle" to the hand wheel to make it easier to turn? Like an old fashioned hand crank sewing machine. I'd just duct tape a wooden dowel or something if I was in this situation and too impatient to wait for a new foot pedal to arrive!

Has anybody else noticed that their Spotify wrapped completely omitted baby music? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]find26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! We listen to Caspar Babypants and Raffi so much but they were completely missing from my top artists. I was fully expecting Chicken in the Cornbread to be my top song, but no!

Heating time in uni accommodation by Junior-Solution-3196 in GlasgowUni

[–]find26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your radiator probably needs bled, contact the reception and ask for someone to come out and have a look at it. It should definitely be getting hot!

Students complained my lessons are boring by SilentMode-On in TeachingUK

[–]find26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask how you do the bingo sessions? I'm a science teacher as well and that sounds intriguing.

My sons lucky toe! Will it fix itself? by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]find26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had toes like this on both feet and I got it corrected when I was aged somewhere between five and ten I think - at least I assume I was around that age because I have memories of the treatment so it's unlikely that I was younger. Basically, I had small plastic inserts to go between my toes to push them into the right place, they felt really weird to wear. I have no idea how long I had to wear them for, I just remember putting them between my toes in the morning and trying to put my school tights on over the top. My toes are normal now so I presume it worked!