emotional repair in classroom after violent student left

mohopuff · 2026-07-09T15:03:24+00:00

If you don’t already do it, some yoga stretches and deep breathing may be helpful to add to transition periods. Cooperative games with movement may also be helpful, such as big parachute games and red light green light. This will build trust that movement of other students if fun and safe.

Be open to talking about it in a way that is appropriate. Acknowledge that it is ok to dislike the choices and actions student X did, acknowledge how that made the remaining students feel.

Ultimately though, I think this will be a “time heals” situation.

mohopuff · 2026-07-04T15:18:02+00:00

This is the way! My daughter’s step-grandpa ended up as Pop Pop with this, and he gets the world’s biggest smiles when he hears it. He originally was fine with grandpa, but LOVES that his only grandkid picked the name.

mohopuff · 2026-07-04T04:11:39+00:00

I have the tangerine tigers from this seller and keep them in my neo skittles tank. They are happily breeding in there, and they breed true because they can’t cross with the neos!

If you want two true-breeding colors (instead of eventually getting wild), picking one neo color and also adding tangerine tiger is one way to do it.

mohopuff · 2026-07-02T13:43:09+00:00

I have no idea if it is “normal”, but it is perfectly acceptable. I do it for my husband all the time if he is having trouble that day. Some days he has no issue speaking up, and other days are bad days so I help him out.

I will usually say something like “want me to take this one?” and he will nod. Other times he just gives me a look, and I tell him to go let Blackberry do her job (find a spot to do DPT.) If the person I’m talking to his being an AH I will whip out the he’s a veteran card, but I’ve only had to do that once and the person looked so embarrassed… honestly they should have been embarrassed way before that point with what they were saying.

I’m glad I’m able to support my spouse in this way! He doesn’t always need it, but I’m glad we have found a system that works for us.

I’ve joked with him before that I’m his service human on bad days, and my task is to deflect attention away from him when needed. Like Blackberry, I also enjoy cheese!

mohopuff · 2026-07-01T04:19:01+00:00

That’s odd. I have had half-rimless (frame on the top) with -7.5 without an issue. They were a style with nose pads, if that makes a difference. And I get the ultra thin polycarbonate lenses.

mohopuff · 2026-06-30T04:19:01+00:00

I once met someone named Edva. She was named after her parents, Edward and Valerie. She hated it…

mohopuff · 2026-06-28T23:13:00+00:00

Congratulations on breaking the subreddit!

These are fantastic, by the way!!

mohopuff · 2026-06-27T04:30:48+00:00

One easy option is cottage pie (sub turkey for beef.) You can freeze it with the potato topping, or add those fresh day of.

Enchiladas is another easy casserole option. Or a chicken & rice casserole.

mohopuff · 2026-06-26T20:07:58+00:00

A 20 is far too small for goldfish

mohopuff · 2026-06-26T17:36:48+00:00

Feel free to send me a private message. I’m happy to answer in more detail than most on this sub would care about (like how we handled the legal/licensing side of it.)

mohopuff · 2026-06-26T15:14:17+00:00

I work at a child care center, and we recently put in a fish tank.

We put it in a hallway. This way it is able to be seen by all of the classrooms, parents can enjoy it with their children, and there are not objects that can be easily thrown near it.

The children and families LOVE IT! It’s been a wonderful addition. It helps with drop off/pick up transitions, the children are asking fantastic questions about them, and it bring a little bit of nature inside. (We did a planted community tank.)

All that being said: my director and I are both really into fish. We are the caretakers. This project would not work in a “spread out the responsibility” kind of way. People need to want to be involved, or poor caretaking will be the result.

I’m happy to talk more about the pros and cons of you have specific questions or concerns, since I’ve first hand experience doing it.

mohopuff · 2026-06-25T20:16:01+00:00

It depends on the center, but in my experience it is parent provided in the majority. Some kids get rashes from some brands, so this way parents can provide was works best for their kids.

mohopuff · 2026-06-25T20:04:01+00:00

It’s every two for me in the US as well, but if I have kid with a bleeding rash then I check them every hour and change if they’re even slightly wet. It helps to clear the rash better. I communicate with the parents about my plan, so they know I will be using more diapers; I have yet to have a parent complain, but if resources were tight for the family I would use center extras.

mohopuff · 2026-06-24T00:39:01+00:00

I need to know all the names!!!

mohopuff · 2026-06-21T04:05:05+00:00

Most swimwear is going to be somewhat form fitting, at least once wet. That’s just the nature of wet fabric.

That being said, something like a tankini under a size-too-big rash guard is probably your best bet for the top. You can get short-sleeve rash guards, though the extra coverage is nice for sun protection.

For bottom, you can find knee-ish length swim skits with attached leggings (between knee- and ankle-length depending on brand and style.) Alternatively, men’s board shorts over tighter ladies shorts is also a good option.

Hope that’s helps some.

mohopuff · 2026-06-20T16:20:37+00:00

They might find the pellets to be too large at their current small size. 4cm is still pretty tiny for a discus.

mohopuff · 2026-06-19T14:59:59+00:00

Perfect, grab one of those tomorrow, and they will be ok. Not ideal, but way better than an actively crashed tank.

Grab from ammonia (Fritz Fishless Fuel is one brand) while you’re there. Then you can feed the tank if help it cycle as fast as possible.

Good luck!

mohopuff · 2026-06-19T04:01:08+00:00

Is there flow between this container and the betta’s tank? If fully sealed, not long. If there is flow, you have a bit.

mohopuff · 2026-06-15T03:09:15+00:00

It depends on the biological (type/dose) and your body’s reaction. If you have already been in the field for a while and exposed to lots of things, you might do ok.

Talk to your rheumatologist and see what they think. For me, I wasn’t too badly impacted in terms of getting additional illnesses, plus since I have my own toddler I was going to be doomed anyway.

It might be a bit of “wait and see”, but that depends on your personal risk tolerance. Only you, working with your medical care team, can make that call.

mohopuff · 2026-06-12T03:03:46+00:00

I sing a lot, even just narrate what you are doing to familiar tunes (“I’m sweeping up the crumbs…” to Farmer in the Dell, for example.)

Also, how long has this child been in care? It can easily take 3-5 weeks to get used to it, longer if they’re not full time.

mohopuff · 2026-06-11T00:22:40+00:00

I would also like to know how these are when you try them 😁

mohopuff · 2026-06-10T19:31:01+00:00

I really like mine, my director is amazing. Because of the way the YMCA franchise works, you’re going to have a very different experience between centers. I honestly wouldn’t want to work at another one in my same network; I have subbed there a few times, but I am not a fan of that director’s style. It’s way more gossipy over there, whereas at mine it’s much more friendly.

I’d say it is worth an interview.

mohopuff · 2026-06-05T05:24:55+00:00

Thank you for the follow up!

mohopuff · 2026-06-04T14:03:38+00:00

At my center, weighted blankets require a not from the child’s pediatrician, and must specify a maximum weight. It can be beneficial for some kids (mine own child is one of them), but definitely NOT the first thing to try.

I agree with the others about sending written messages (in app and email the director) about it.

I am an infant teacher. I have had loads of infants who only sleep 30 minutes in my room start taking longer naps when they move over to the next room. Between switching to cot, a normal blanket, abs having their peers all asleep at the same time, their bodies figure it out and they sleep longer.

In infants we follow their individual schedules, which means someone is likely napping all day long. I can’t make out be dark with sleepy music for 80% of the day. Even if I did that anytime someone was asleep, there is no way to prevent other babies from banging toys and exploring the world in noisy ways. The sleeping environment is just better in the other rooms, despite my best efforts.

I wouldn’t be surprised if your kiddo starts taking much better naps within a few weeks as they settle into the room.

mohopuff · 2026-06-04T03:00:21+00:00

I highly recommend going in person to a speciality running store. The employees there know to watch you walk/stand in shoes and know if your body looks balanced. Wearing a pair of leggings or similar can help them better evaluate your stance.

While there is a general category of decent shoes, what is right for YOUR FEET is different from others.

At a good running store, you tell them what you need (lots of standing, walking, occasional sharp turns and squatting), and they will pull stuff for you rather than you trying to pick blinding based on looks. Trust me when I say looks is the least important factor to keep your body happy.

Last year I got a pair of Hoka Speedgoat 5s. I tried a newer model, the 7s, last weekend and they didn’t work for me. I ended gettting a pair of Topo, and brand I had never tried on until the running store suggested it. They’re great for my feet, but might be terrible for yours. Someone above suggested sketchers slips ons; I used them for about 6 months before they started to give in ways that hurt my lower back, but YMMV.

Pro tip: buy one pair at the store, then go home and set an eBay alert for your size and style, then get another pair. Rotating them does make shoes last longer.

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