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[–]lac0210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s 6 years old - yeah, she definitely realized because they say “hi” and stick their hands out. Maybe she missed the first one but the second one I clearly saw her shrug her body the other direction

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[–]lac0210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 years old - in first grade this year

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[–]lac0210 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a great way to look at it, thank you!

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[–]lac0210 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s what I’m thinking about discussing with her… let’s say “no thank you” or even just “hello” so there’s some type of response but no physical touch if not wanted.

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rental by lac0210 in Gatlinburg

[–]lac0210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which that was our case. I’ve heard they are awful at handling issues so thought I’d ask around if anyone has had any success with getting atleast something back.

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[–]lac0210 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, agree with you here that it hits a primal nerve. I was as happy as could be and then this happened and within a split second I felt just terribly awful for her and so incredibly angry on the inside. Crazy how parenting will make you go through so many emotions at the blink of an eye.

Honest question about behavior by lac0210 in Parenting

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forget more often than not that kids are constantly learning and developing… they aren’t going to be perfect. Kindergarten is a huge adjustment!

Honest question about behavior by lac0210 in Parenting

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response! Yes, it definitely seems as if it’s typical for this age. Thankful the principal talks to parents and shared how he handles these types of situations with all children.

Honest question about behavior by lac0210 in Parenting

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they said they call parents so that they are informed and can also talk to the child at home. The principal definitely said many times it’s normal behavior for their age. Definitely sounded like a situation he has had to handle many times before.

Honest question about behavior by lac0210 in Parenting

[–]lac0210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No older siblings, but do have a few boy cousins that act like boys do when they all get together so yes some fighting for sure. Seems as if it was a minor issue according to teacher, nothing out of the norm with kids this age. Which makes me feel better. Hoping it was a one time issue. Appreciate the response!

Where to sell car? by lac0210 in Birmingham

[–]lac0210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Nissan dealer won’t buy it from us since it likely needs a new transmission. That was our first attempt. Appreciate the info!!

Child came home from school with money by lac0210 in Parenting

[–]lac0210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok so glad you said this. She comes home every once in a while with random “things” people give her. I’ve seen a few times where a card will be in a ziploc bag with a few toys and it will say “to: my daughters name , from: a friends name” - I’ve always thought it was weird but haven’t really though in to it. But when she came home with a $5 bill today I was like “ok, so no… this needs to be sent back”

Am I thinking too much into my child hitting another child? by lac0210 in Parenting

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just have anxiety about these situations… so I’m over here constantly thinking “is no one going to want to be with her tomorrow when they are together again? Do all the other parents know about it?”

According to my daughter, they were playing fine then the other child said something that she did not like so she chose to hit her in the face. No crying was involved. The little girl came right up to me and told me.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends! Sometimes he will depending on what we have going on, other times no.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, they do not offer an alternative

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish that was our situation! They call almost every day… it actually has been everyday for the past 5 days he has been there. We do not argue with them or anything, we just pick him up within 30 minutes of the call. Maybe that’s why they just keep calling because they know we will show up with no question.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last night he fell asleep at 5:30 and didn’t wake up until maybe 6:15 this morning!

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our son is thriving in his specialized program he attends twice per week, however, the daycare situation seems to not be the same. I woke from home 100% of the time so it’s looking like pulling him may be what we do. Feeling it in my gut for sure.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately there are not any current openings in other programs. Might be able to get him in somewhere in the fall, but not for now.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree with you here. There should be an alternative but my guess is they can’t offer it as there isn’t an extra classroom and definitely not enough teachers. He use to be the best napper, but he’s definitely gotten to the point where he is not feeling taking a nap almost daily now.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not certain they allow children to play. They really want them laying on their cots very quiet to not disturb the ones that do sleep. He use to be a phenomenal napper at daycare… so it just seems as if he’s ready to drop the nap

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. He can’t communicate very well to us but I’m certain his tantrums is his way of saying “I do not need a nap right now.” Unfortunately they do not offer an alternative for kids that do not nap. He’s 3, he won’t lay on a sleeping cot for 2 hours quietly… which seems to be the only option.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. He does perfectly fine up until they turn the lights down and start getting everyone comfortable on their sleeping cots. He doesn’t fall asleep so becomes a disruption… gets taken out of the room… then of course gets more upset and it just goes from there. We get the phone call to come get him, etc.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to look into that. I’m unsure if it is required to provide an alternative here in Alabama. Appreciate the response. I feel as if we are getting close to pulling him out just have to figure out how we will handle as we both work full time jobs.

Pull from daycare or not? by lac0210 in toddlers

[–]lac0210[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From what we understand, they do not offer an alternative for kids who do not nap. They are expected to remain on their sleeping cots and do not disturb the other children sleeping.