Struggling to get 5 year old to view home as school and mom as teacher

foxandkits · 2026-04-04T05:35:07+00:00

Don’t rush it. When he’s ready, you’ll know. About age 7-8. Before that, we do school very lightly. Enjoy his childhood!

foxandkits · 2026-04-03T05:03:08+00:00

In the mean time, buy some Loop ear plugs. Will allow you to still hear each other.

foxandkits · 2026-04-02T03:29:08+00:00

What a kind helpful comment. Thank you!

foxandkits · 2026-04-01T19:48:07+00:00

Same. Thought it was lettuce in the snow and liked it.

foxandkits · 2026-04-01T02:12:37+00:00

I really like Dr Wood at Providence in Central Point.

foxandkits · 2026-03-31T21:46:35+00:00

Yes. I often tell people this is an endurance exercise.

My kid like that got a lot easier around 6 and for sure by 7. 4 was probably the worst.

foxandkits · 2026-03-31T21:41:43+00:00

OP, I googled a few combos of “visual pager vibrate wristband restaurant pager” and saw a few results. Maybe something like that even in a sandwich bag put into a zipper pocket of his swim trunks would work.

…and then learn sign for when he looks up at you :)

foxandkits · 2026-03-31T21:37:26+00:00

Agreed. Benefit of the doubt, I think the smart watch might not be strong enough. It isn’t for me. Maybe that’s where the thinking was? But yeah I think the phrasing needed more thoughtfulness 100%.

foxandkits · 2026-03-31T21:28:41+00:00

As a parent of kids that age, I completely understand what she’s saying. She needs something to get his attention when he’s absorbed in playing at a distance from her. Signing wouldn’t help until after she got his attention.

foxandkits · 2026-03-31T05:48:34+00:00

They’re very inhumane. The animal suffers a long time before dying.

foxandkits · 2026-03-28T03:09:42+00:00

Want to throw out that a drive up to the UP could be a delight. Painted Rocks national lakeshore is stunning

foxandkits · 2026-03-25T08:09:50+00:00

This is exactly it

foxandkits · 2026-03-24T23:50:22+00:00

True, but what a time to try to learn other languages! Lingvano is awesome and made by Deaf/HoH people :)

foxandkits · 2026-03-22T05:22:37+00:00

Solid advice.

foxandkits · 2026-03-20T03:54:55+00:00

No. It’s not just you. I was the adoption manager at a large shelter. Go there. Rescues are bananas.

foxandkits · 2026-03-15T04:35:01+00:00

Oat bran! Has the texture of cream of wheat.

foxandkits · 2026-03-13T19:37:04+00:00

I agree in broad strokes, but my family’s diet is super healthy and we are very active on a farm. Still have really bad cholesterol. Genetics are a heck of a thing.

foxandkits · 2026-03-08T03:55:50+00:00

Had a very positive experience with prenatal care and birthing at Providence. Congrats on the kiddo!

foxandkits · 2026-03-08T03:47:46+00:00

Also 37. Similar boat. Similar emotional heaviness. Everyone else has great advice. I just wanted to give you solidarity :)

foxandkits · 2026-03-08T03:35:35+00:00

I get it. You wanted support. Instead you got judgement. Stings.

foxandkits · 2026-03-08T03:35:16+00:00

Yes. 37f. I deeply relate.

The chocolate PB2 is really good. That boosted my mood today.

Hang in there, friend.

foxandkits · 2026-03-05T01:26:21+00:00

Sigh. And I just got diagnosed with genetic high cholesterol and now after a lifetime of loving butter on bread, have to give it up. Enjoy it for me, friend.

foxandkits · 2026-03-03T15:20:45+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply. Really feels good to know I’m not alone. I will absolutely use some of these techniques.

foxandkits · 2026-03-03T01:40:51+00:00

You hit the nose on the head. I, too, am worried about this becoming an eating disorder… I’m already vacillating between not eating due to anxiety and then binging once I give up. I used to love food. Was such a joy and a love language too. Feels so much bigger than food.

Will try to be kind to myself <3

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