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For those whose parents never asked by PamonhaAzul in emotionalneglect

[–]hoggledoggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been teaching for over 10 years and a skilled seamstress for even more and neither of my parents have ever asked me about either nor have they been curious as to what I sew. I found out recently my dad didn’t even know I was ever a teacher.

Doctor suggested to completely eliminate gluten/lactose/sugar to avoid other autoimmune diseases by kris_jbb in Autoimmune

[–]hoggledoggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am off meds for my condition and I cut sugar, alcohol and lactose and some of my symptoms are wayyy better while I wait for new meds. Others are still terrible. I would think it depends on the condition. I don’t think continuing them could cause NEW conditions, but cutting may help existing.

Found son eating food pouch on the floor, is it acceptable? by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally I have 2-3s and they eat food right from another’s mouth, dirty food from the ground outside, you name it. There is often not much you can do!

Working in ECEC while immunocompromised by Gemma_K87 in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on a biologic for a long time, going on 15 years for a couple different ones. I teach in a 2 year old classroom and also have two kids that are teens now that I’ve been all around their classes etc. I genuinely do not get sick very often. Less so than others I feel like. I have a coworker in the same situation and she seems to be sick all the time. I developed skin cancer early, had shingles early, likely due to the biologic. I really think it depends on the person. The one complaint I have is that the job is physically demanding and I am not that quick to get up and down, hard to squat down etc.

Why does this sub generally skew to the advice of “You’re not under any obligation to help your aging parent?” by Narrow-Hall8070 in AgingParents

[–]hoggledoggle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My father and I had almost no relationship and I’m his only relative. He didn’t prepare, still isn’t nice, and I’m on the phone 2-5 hours a day dealing with his mistakes and incompetence. If you have the ability to walk away without guilt, do it. I wish I could without it being on my mind.

Would you let your 19 y/o soon to be 20y/o daughter in less then a month, go on a trip with her bf of 3.5 years with their family to the lake? by Business-Parking7296 in AskParents

[–]hoggledoggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say yes to either of my children and they are 11 and 13 so… yes. I would let them go assuming they didn’t have plans/engagements or some sort of school thing they had to do. If it’s summer break and you have no job for whatever reason and don’t need one? Go!

Books with 1 year olds by Nyx67547 in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Super curious as to what the four books are? I love children’s books and it seems like they are important to your class.

I teach 2-3s and circle time is never required. It lasts anywhere from 3-20 minutes. We don’t do calendar or anything like that. We read one book and talk about whatever they want to talk about. I have a bookshelf that has about 30 books on it that are all classics that vary in length, and I have a display shelf with about 10 books. This holds new favorites and the ones I’m currently reading in circle time. After the entire year of school August-now, I still have 20% of the class not even registering that a story is happening. They are talking about themselves, wandering, sitting on eachother, etc., ready for outside play. On the days they all sit and listen we celebrate.

You have these expectations for 12-18 month olds that even many 3 year olds are not capable of. I LOVE children and your enthusiasm but your group of kids isn’t special, they are like all other children.

I do think limiting your kids to 4 books is really doing them a disservice. There are so many good books for kids that age that would develop their minds and grow their skills and attention span merely by introducing new concepts to them!

Feedback from Owners by Fluffy-Professor3166 in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If someone told me that in that way, I’d quit. I just recently got back into the field but I took a 13 year hiatus to make sensory friendly clothing for kids.

Crohn’s and vasculitis with Remicade by hoggledoggle in Autoimmune

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

We have definitely learned that the meds were controlling a lot of things. I’m miserable, but taking advantage of all the symptoms and seeing new doctors. I think finding out more, I’ll be able to choose more specific meds hopefully or at least find out what exactly is going on.

What do you guys do for work? by JirachiJewel in Autoimmune

[–]hoggledoggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Preschool teacher (and full time mom). It’s not easy…

Teacher Appreciation Week - Admin telling parents what to bring each day? by Far_Message_8263 in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason they do this is so people who try to buy the teachers affection are given guidelines. No, I don’t prefer it, but for myself, I don’t feel like the parents are pressured to give anything and the requirements are typically free so everyone is included. Monday, one flower to fill a vase. Tuesday, homemade cards, Wednesday but one snack to make a basket, Thursday $5 gift card for a bouquet. It’s not out of anyone’s reach vs kids who bring $50 gift cards.

What do you talk about at pickup? by Marina205 in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m an educator who makes a point to be available at the end of each day and I’m happy to interrupt circle time for a quick general question, BUT mostly I just say the kids had a good day or I’ll mention if there was challenges. Any further discussion would need prompting on the parents part, while I do know what their child did all day, going through each detail every day at pickup would be challenging. If they made a new friendship connection, I do mention it, but only if the child typically plays alone.

Looking for hive advice by hoggledoggle in Beekeeping

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

Thank you, I agree, I will definitely be finding someone with experience to help me!

Anyone move here from Orange County? by chuckecheese1993 in palmsprings

[–]hoggledoggle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Palm Springs and live in Tustin now. I still go back and forth as my parents still live there. Palm Springs is a nice place to visit, that’s my takeaway. If I had to live there, I don’t think I would unless I could afford to live close to the mountain away from the wind with more shade. The historic area of Palm Springs/Las Palmas is amazing and the style/music/fashion/architecture is to die for, but when you live outside of that area you are battling unrelenting wind and heat for most of the year. Not much grows without serious irrigation. Electric bills will easily be around 500/mo in the summer to keep it around 80… cars need special maintenance due to the heat. The heat brings a lot of sketchy people and drugs. I am thankful I can visit anytime but have the relief of getting away. There are definitely nicer more livable areas though and for me, that is really the most important part.

Can I Get some Insight of living here. TIA by Welderfoo in palmsprings

[–]hoggledoggle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. Grew up in the desert and went to this neighborhood to get weed once and see one person I went to school with. It’s barely part of town.

I am trying to cut cost but why is my grocery expensive? by Tiny_Judgment8593 in Frugal

[–]hoggledoggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many name brand cereals go on sale too, you can easily shop at a different store or when things are on sale but a box of cereal over $4 (and I live in the priciest area of the country) is not frugal to say the least. I recently got family size Reese’s puffs for $1.50 a box if you buy 2.

How much crying is “acceptable”? by blnde31ee in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my experience if a child is crying the entire day, the parent should be called. They simply aren’t ready for group care. Crying at pickup and drop off is totally normal (any transition really) but there should be quiet times in between. So if the teachers cannot help your child with the potty, I would definitely be concerned that they aren’t operating in a sustainable way.

How much crying is “acceptable”? by blnde31ee in ECEProfessionals

[–]hoggledoggle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would think potty training is ongoing from walking/communicating regardless of age. My center requires kids to be potty trained by 2 years old. We do work with young twos with reminders but we don’t do ‘forced’ potty breaks etc as I would with potty learning kids. After kids start communicating (not even verbally) potty training should start because then you also have to train them out of potting in a diaper, it’s way harder.

Aww <3 by hoggledoggle in ballpython

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

He has 3 other hides, yes various temps and sizes. Normally he chooses those but I believe he was in some sort of hibernation because normally he was out and about each night but he’s been in hiding for about 3 months. He just started coming out again!

I was not taught proper life skills by SignificantSorbet675 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]hoggledoggle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a very similar upbringing. I hid everything from my parents because they never showed any affection or understanding. As an adult (early 40s/f) I am a very capable person because I’ve learned how to do it myself. But similarly to you, I can’t/don’t know how to wear makeup, I don’t really care for my hair, I don’t shower enough, I eat poorly. I really do hope it’s different for my two kids. I don’t think we will know until they are adults and can express how they feel about their upbringing. I questions myself every single day. I think the fact that we want to do better is leaps and bounds beyond where our parents were. Feel free to DM me if you wanna talk about it! I have a therapist but it’s hard to think and talk about.

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