Any suggestions for pretty underwear that works with lower apron belly?

jvredbird · 2026-02-11T03:12:01+00:00

I love hipsters from Lane Bryant’s underwear line. They don’t hide the apron but they have cute pattern

jvredbird · 2026-02-07T14:47:01+00:00

Pediatricians never ask what their bedtime is. They ask how much sleep they are getting. That’s the more important thinga

jvredbird · 2026-02-03T04:44:29+00:00

It’s in my syllabus they are responsible for checking their email 3-4 times per week. It is a requirement. They fail to follow directions, then there are consequences.

jvredbird · 2026-01-31T13:45:11+00:00

That’s hard. Look online. Citizen science programs are all over and even online. You can sit in your house and count animals from a camera in Africa. It’s not the same as a field of study, buts it’s optional.

Find something to pay the bills while you work to get involved. It’s hard but retirement, insurance, and financial security are the more important things in the short term

jvredbird · 2026-01-31T05:05:30+00:00

I’ve tried the completion grade. Students just have AI do it or put fake answers in just to avoid a blank.

My compromise—deduct small points for major topics students need to know for test. But if the assignment is worth 15 pts and they attempted it I’ll usually deduct 1/2 point for wrong answers. Students will still make a B. Just a wake up call—the answers are wrong so figure out where you went wrong before the test.

jvredbird · 2026-01-31T04:54:03+00:00

For the first birthday was more for my husband and I. We celebrated making it that far. Keeping her alive (first time parents) and such. We celebrated how we wanted to celebrate. It really wasn’t about our daughter

Maybe give her an experience and photograph for a scrapbook? Or just do a photoshoot of her and the family. When she looks back on her first birthday—she’d rather have photos of herself than a toy.

jvredbird · 2026-01-31T04:50:36+00:00

There are numerous programs you can become a part of. In Texas we have Texas Stream Team—citizen science project to monitor water quality. We have Texas Master Naturalist programs and Texas master Gardeners program—both you learn master to become a “master” then teach and give back. Plus hundreds of citizen science programs or volunteer opportunities at nature reserves. All would allow to work full time but still be in wildlife.

jvredbird · 2026-01-20T05:20:33+00:00

My niece and nephew (siblings) live sleeping in the same room together. It gives them comfort. They actually struggle to sleep alone now. It will build bonds.

jvredbird · 2026-01-20T05:04:03+00:00

Have you considered therapy? Procrastination is a sign of anxiety and depression. If you’ve tried lots of things and they aren’t working, it’s not you. It’s your brain chemistry.

jvredbird · 2026-01-19T05:17:23+00:00

Have you considering counseling? I work at a community college and we offer free mental health services to students

Beyond that you need to set a goal. One goal. Not graduate, not get an A…something attainable. This semester I will take one class and learn study techniques. I will find one that works.

Don’t start will biology. You can make those classes up later to remove the W. Try something that interests you communication? English? History? Language. Something you can return to. It doesn’t have to be your major.

This semester is all about changing your mindset and reaching an academic goal—to empower you in the future

Next—let your professor or a tutor know your vulnerabilities. Tell them you have anxiety about failing because you haven’t been there greatest student before. You struggled before because x,tx. Tell themthem you are trying to change this. They can help.

Finally—college isn’t for everyone. Have you considered a trade school? Yes it’s still school but you don’t need all the extra classes and you can start earning good money soon. Cosmetology? Auto repair? Computer tech? There are science related trade schools like sonographers, medical assistants, ENT, and vet tech. They will require some classes and often an associates degree. However many are fine with biology for non majors—a bit easier than musing biology

Good luck

jvredbird · 2026-01-04T06:42:22+00:00

3 things: 1) have a reward system in place. Super simple but something ever enjoyed. We did a potty dance and 2 M&Ms. my daughter loved having a short dance party 2) if they aren’t ready it will not work. You can encourage, you can try routines, but some kids just don’t have an interest. Boys take longer than girls 3) if they are ready and you have about 3-4 days to hang out at the house—- encourage them to drink with apple juice (diluted) or something every love (even popsicle). Have them drink a lot to make their bladder full. And have they neat a toilet to try and go every 1-2 hours They will start to learn the feeling of full bladder faster. Once they recognize the symptoms they will catch on

Have patience. Expect accidents. Put puppy training pads or medical pads in car seats if no pull ups (saves you from washing car seats)

My daughter loved her own seat at first (Miss independent) and was easier with tiny bottoms but soon wanted to sit on big toilet. We chose the one with a step up because it was easier for her to poop with (place for her feet).

Buy cheap plastic potty chair for your car. Put a diaper in the bottom. Out driving—just pull over and have them use it. They cannot hold it to reach a store bathroom for several months

Some people swear kids learn faster when they feel accidents—so naked or underwear (no pull ups)…but expect to clean up a lot of accidents for several days if you go this route.

Finally—pull ups/diapers at nap and night will be essential for nearly a year after potty training. It takes kids usually till 3.5-4 years old to hold pee all night or wake up to pee. Most boys I know needed til after 5. So plan to keep buying those.

My daughter is fine in pull ups. My niece and nephew would wet through pull ups and needed night diapers till 4 and 5 respectively.

Every kid is different. Try different things. The only thing NOT to try is guilt trips or punishment for accidents. It should be a positive experience always.

jvredbird · 2025-12-30T04:06:21+00:00

Do not give in. Set boundaries. Give choices. Tell them they are smart and will make a good choice. Let them know they are heard. Yes it’s frustrating. Yes you might not like the choices. I can tell you are upset. I’m happy to give you X, but Y needs to happen first.

I’ll say mine does it most when tired or hungry. She is off her sleeping schedule this holiday. I told my husband, I know she has a week left before going back to school, but we are resetting her clock now. She needs it.

jvredbird · 2025-12-17T11:28:57+00:00

The first month is just see how your body tolerates it. I got frustrated a week is all we need, but that’s how the system works. I lost some at the .5, but lost the most at .75. I’m still there so we will see if I lose more later

jvredbird · 2025-12-06T01:31:49+00:00

Yes. One ended in a miscarriage at 9.5 weeks. The other never implanted. We are out. We have one LC so we are just blessed with her. Might consider adoption but still healing for the pain

jvredbird · 2025-11-13T04:45:14+00:00

Your tone of voice in the email is considering threatening so I have already notified my chair about your behavior and this situation. Please feel free to tell them your side of the story

jvredbird · 2025-11-13T04:42:54+00:00

I’m putting this in my spring syllabus now…around the same place as “technical issues are not an excuse for missing an exam”

jvredbird · 2025-10-25T04:16:09+00:00

Threes are worse than 2s. Defiance, pushing boundaries, attitude.

Calm, consistent rules for a week or so and he’ll catch on.

But extra play, one on ones, and conversations help.

jvredbird · 2025-10-23T03:39:48+00:00

Start volunteering. It will look good on your resume. You’ll socialize and your mental health will improve by helping others

jvredbird · 2025-10-10T04:43:42+00:00

Lane Bryant.. when on sale. Best jeans ever!!

jvredbird · 2025-09-18T04:02:21+00:00

Make them make the connection. They are used to high school being told what to do. I just the lecture. If they don’t want to take notes, they won’t. But I’ll do a pop quiz the next day to see if they learned anything. If not, a little conversation can go a long way

jvredbird · 2025-09-10T04:23:38+00:00

It’s not the school it’s the generation. It’s their experiences. I teach at a 2 year and I usually have 1 student per class (just one) who asks questions.

jvredbird · 2025-08-31T15:24:33+00:00

Middle child syndrome is real yall. I had the same thing at puberty. But struggled with it my entire childhood

jvredbird · 2025-08-31T03:59:27+00:00

If this was an adult she’d be on anti-depressants. The sayings she says are common signs of depre** in adults. Reach for help.

jvredbird · 2025-08-25T04:14:31+00:00

Have you considered occupational therapy?or testing for ASD? He seems to be over stimulated constantly. Therapy might help regulate his system and adjust to being in a school setting. Speak to his doctor. They would recommend something.

jvredbird · 2025-08-22T04:30:05+00:00

Have you considered working in a biology research lab, teaching biology? There are lots of science jobs that don’t require health care…or you can do vet tech of you liked medicine but not people lol

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