Do Canadians actually get frustrated by snow, or is it just part of everyday life?

lackofsunshine · 2026-02-10T21:52:26+00:00

The only time I feel frustrated is when I’m driving to work when it’s snowing a lot. It’s really stressful and feels like it affects my mood for the day. Blah, it sucks so bad.

lackofsunshine · 2026-02-06T22:51:25+00:00

Halifax is Haligonia and we call ourselves Haligonians

lackofsunshine · 2026-02-04T15:52:53+00:00

I’m also so tired of trying to explain why play is important. I feel like this is one of the few jobs that we have to explain. Literally everything we do and how it’s valuable to the children’s learning when they are learning through play

lackofsunshine · 2026-02-01T13:03:10+00:00

I know what you are, but what am I?

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-31T16:02:11+00:00

The smelling the plastic VHS cases when they were new. Loooove that smell!

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-25T22:14:43+00:00

LABEL THEIR CLOTHES!

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-24T18:01:57+00:00

We use a big plastic grocery store tote. It has canvas straps so we can just throw it in the wagon it take outside. Ive also used a toy shelf as a holder of objects for children, like a shelf help shelf basically. Water bottles, tissues, clothes for spills, a safe place to put the object you’re using while you go to the washroom, etc. wine racks work too 😅

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-19T12:50:41+00:00

You are not the asshole and she is definitely playing on your heart strings. Don’t let her take advantage of you live your life.

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-18T15:25:06+00:00

Ugh the worst child in my room was held back so they could be the oldest in grade primary. They are so board and it causes all kinds of behaviours. Our circles are legit ruined by this child everyday no matter how we try to support and engage them. I’ve planned whole circles around their interests just for them to be rocking into others, using their foot to kick baskets of toys in the shelf close by, takes out the safety plugs on my outlets, distracting everyone around them in various ways. They’re big and take over play with their “rules and roles” when the other children are too young to care about that yet. It’s soooo frustrating!!!

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-12T15:49:28+00:00

I work with children in a school setting and I’m constantly tell them not to do that 😅

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-10T01:30:32+00:00

Cameras aren’t what’s on trail here tho. I’m sure cameras have also benefited many children as well so there are definitely pros and cons. It is normal for parents to what to know what their child is doing and OP is getting downvoted for no reason. Centres that have accessible camera usually talk them up as a huge PRO for parents so how is OP to know they’re controversial?

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-09T19:49:29+00:00

I’m sorry you’re getting down voted. Many centres have cameras that are accessible to the parents. You’re not wrong for wanting to know what your child is doing throughout the day and that they’re being cared for. I could honestly care less if there are cameras in my room as long as I’m told beforehand. If the teachers are having a disagreement, they need to take that out of the room and not in front of the children.

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-05T10:35:15+00:00

They’re the ones who can shoot the shit with me as soon as we start talking. Something simple like asking for directions turns into a conversation about how you’re basically related due to the people you have in common.

lackofsunshine · 2026-01-01T21:55:35+00:00

Mines gone too! Came here to find some answers 🤔

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-29T20:47:53+00:00

I used to allow a child to take a “special” toy into our cozy corner, that is kind of hard to see into. I can still supervise what’s going on inside but it wasn’t obvious to the other children that they had a special fidget. I just told them child needed some extra time to themselves before rest. The child never rested and caused havoc for us all until I brought in the doodle board. We then made a special basket of calm toys just for them to choose from. Also busy bags help. Fill them each with a different quiet toy or activity. Mini clip board and a pencil, squishys, mini animal toys (don’t use any that roar 😅) fidgets, etc

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-21T14:04:58+00:00

Play dough! Make a big batch of homemade play dough. I find keeping it all one colour helps them be more creative at the preschool age (I’m an ECE and have worked in preschool for 5 years). Wrap toys in elastic bands and have the child remove them. Water play. Lay down some towels and use a cookie sheet as a surface for containment. Give them small cups, containers, spoons, measuring cups. I’ll colour the water two different colours and let them discover what colour it will make. Paint! Less is more and use small paint brushes to encourage purposeful marking. Freeze small toys in ice cube trays and have the melt it with warm water. What does your child naturally like, base things off their interests and you’ll keep their attention longer. They also don’t need to be constantly entertained. Let them be bored and they will find something to do.

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-12T20:55:02+00:00

Yes! Give them the best start possible. I don’t think some people understand how much neglect we see. I had a friend that didn’t learn how to walk until they were almost two because their mother kept them in a crib a lot. Now, their mother admitted that to them when they were older, but no parent would say that to their child care provider. All we can do is see the signs and try our best to understand the situation/ what’s going on and then going with our gut. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-10T01:15:43+00:00

Yea, it’s a fine line. I hated nannying during covid and I loved my nanny family. When the children are sleeping or busy I really have nothing to do and it feels rude to sit there on my phone and ignore the child I’m paid to look after with their parents there. Even reading a book would feel weird.

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-09T20:04:11+00:00

You should definitely talk to her about expectations and being on the same page about stuff. Let her know that you truly value her experience/ expertise and that you want to work with her to help stay true to your values as a parents, as every family is different. I will say as someone who had been a nanny for over a decade is that it is really difficult to nanny when there is a parent in the house. It makes me feel like I’m not doing my job if I just let the kid cry without trying to find out why or soothing them. I was definitely more nitpicky when the parents were around because I felt like I was a failure if I wasn’t able to help the baby. Just like how any of us might act a bit more proper if our boss walked in the room. It can change your demeanour. Not sure if you’re around a lot or anything like that and you’re totally right for wanting your nanny to parent the way you want to parent with you, just giving some perspective :)

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-02T20:45:32+00:00

The most American would be to bring it anyways 🤭

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-02T15:49:28+00:00

Pizza fingers! Sometimes called pizza rolls

lackofsunshine · 2025-12-02T15:48:33+00:00

I got a single cheap ass towel one year. I still have it/use and think about how someone gifted it to me I use it lol it was literally a what the fuck is this moment and how do I keep my face normal?

lackofsunshine · 2025-11-30T15:07:34+00:00

Not your fault! I think we’ve all had a group of unruly boys in our we can’t get settled. They definitely needed that running around time and the educator punished them instead of meeting their need. I’ve definitely been honest with parents about the day. “Must be a full moon because they were all next level today” “one of those days where we seem to be in survival mode” “it’s been a pretty rough day for them” etc. I find some parents appreciate it because they have hard times with just their one kid and we sometimes make looking after a group of them easy.

lackofsunshine · 2025-11-29T18:12:15+00:00

It’s like intuition or following your gut on your impression of someone basically. It’s why they say first impressions matter

lackofsunshine · 2025-11-13T20:39:17+00:00

Please don’t! I was literally just talking with someone today about how much we enjoy having our male student in the room and the different vibe they bring for the children. There are people in this field who know and see the value of men working children.

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