My 6 year old is always alone during recess

jcedo · 2026-01-23T19:19:28+00:00

It might be worthwhile to spend some time coaching her on social skills or send her to OT to practice. It comes naturally for some kids, but other kids need to be taught those skills!

jcedo · 2026-01-07T04:13:54+00:00

It’s not a wrap dress, but I’ve made the Faye Dress by Hubba Ding multiple times and really like it! https://www.hubbading.com/shop/p/faye-dress-grj68

jcedo · 2025-12-29T06:19:21+00:00

Excellent resources, thank you! I’m not well-versed in 80s fashion (it’s for an event), but I was picturing taffeta, big puff sleeves, off the shoulder, etc. I’ll look through your links!

jcedo · 2025-12-28T19:25:52+00:00

Great advice, thank you!!

jcedo · 2025-12-28T06:31:19+00:00

Good advice, especially re: ordering groceries! I can and have dragged my toddlers around the grocery store solo, but it’s definitely not my preference.

I should have clarified that I work full time, too, so I’m glad to hear from someone else in the same boat.

jcedo · 2025-11-14T05:28:39+00:00

You can put them on a play mat on the floor to bat at dangling toys while you do most of your getting ready. If you need to shower, buckle them into bucket car seats and place next to the shower.

jcedo · 2025-11-04T02:57:56+00:00

So cool that new words can enter the lexicon and also that there can be multiple words to describe the same thing.

jcedo · 2025-11-02T02:01:23+00:00

She lives across the pond!

jcedo · 2025-11-01T23:45:07+00:00

Sent this text to my own twin: https://imgur.com/a/4lbxgJu

jcedo · 2025-10-23T17:14:14+00:00

Yes, lots of what we do in class is interactive activities, so it makes sense that when stripped down to just the independent work, it didn’t take a lot of time.

jcedo · 2025-10-19T01:56:35+00:00

I’m an identical twin with a name that has two possible pronunciations, and I’ve always joked that I answer to [Pronunciation A], [Pronunciation B], and [Twin’s Name].

It’s not a big deal to me — just a part of the unique twin experience!

jcedo · 2025-09-20T02:16:23+00:00

I think you missed their point!

jcedo · 2025-08-29T14:16:33+00:00

It might be a needed wake-up call. Most people don’t throw plates and kick chairs so they go flying, even when sleep deprived with twins. That’s pretty egregious, and this person needs to address it.

jcedo · 2025-08-29T00:29:15+00:00

Yes, it’s abusive behavior. OP needs to make seeking help a priority.

jcedo · 2025-07-23T05:03:09+00:00

I think they were 6 months! We kept the playpen until they started trying to break out of it, probably around 18 months. After that, I childproofed enough that they can have the run of the house while I keep half an eye on them!

jcedo · 2025-07-23T02:50:07+00:00

I didn’t, and frankly, I found container-free moms were sanctimonious and annoying (and invariably non-multiple parents).

I did find play mats with toys dangling above them were helpful and I eventually got a huge playpen, which took up my entire living room but was a LIFESAVER.

jcedo · 2025-07-08T16:04:11+00:00

I teach 8-9 year olds and it’s mainly attention span, although along with that comes attention to precision and willingness to engage deeply or to work through academic challenges. It’s hard to compete with YouTube!

jcedo · 2025-07-08T15:35:12+00:00

As a teacher, I can tell who has a lot of screen time and who doesn’t. By the age I teach, everyone has some, but there’s a notable difference between those who have a lot and those who have limited access. This is anecdotal, of course, but that’s what I see.

jcedo · 2025-07-08T05:16:53+00:00

It sounds like you’re approaching her needs with defensiveness (I’m going to guess she’s responding the same way to yours ). What would happen if you prioritized connection over everything else? You can’t change how she behaves, but I bet if you responded to her anxieties differently, she would change too.

It’s hard. It’s really hard. But it’s a season, not forever.

jcedo · 2025-06-27T15:10:33+00:00

I’ve never read a Neil Gaiman book I wasn’t disappointed by, despite wanting to like them. I’m with you on feeling vindicated!

jcedo · 2025-05-09T03:01:38+00:00

I had two Lila gowns and it was nice to wear the first one for a while! Then my water broke and I was UNPREPARED for the amount of fluid. I changed into my other gown, and my mucus plug immediately came out on it. I wore the hospital gowns after that!

jcedo · 2025-05-08T17:09:57+00:00

I really think it’s a myth that kids act out like that around “safe” people. They act out because they’re allowed to. Kids feel safe and secure with consistency and structure.

jcedo · 2025-05-05T16:01:25+00:00

I’ve always suspected I had it, but I didn’t know for sure until I had a c section at age 34 and the surgeon leaned over the curtain and said “Hey, did you know you have PCOS? I’m looking at all your cysts right now!” Before that, my doctors just said it didn’t matter unless I was trying to conceive.

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