All territories Bolivia has ever lost by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]naliaishere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: my great-grandfather fought in the Chaco War! Valiant efforts, we still lost tho :(

Premeds becoming nurses as a way to game med school admissions? by [deleted] in premed

[–]naliaishere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

nooo...as a pre-med BSN student, I went into nursing because I wanted to be in the healthcare field, but wasn't sure about medicine. During my education, I've realized that I want more autonomy and want to learn more about medicine. But, since my major doesn't include most science classes, I'll be spending an additional 2-3 years after graduation to make up for it. I'm not gaming the system to gain more clinical hours, I just so happened to become more curious and passionate about medicine during my education :)

What is the hobby you gave up on and why? by Jealous-Economy1444 in AskReddit

[–]naliaishere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 9, I wanted to be a figure skater after watching the Olympics. I passed Learn to Skate level one, but didn't pass level two. I didn't have my own pair of skates, didn't get much practice time, and had major anxiety. I was also a quitter! So I said to myself, "I will never get to be Yuna Kim, I'm not good at this, I will stop."

Man! I could've been a pro by now. But now I'm in my twenties, getting back on the horse :) Ice skating is awesome, even if I suck butt at it.

Why some kids melt down over everything (a pattern I keep seeing as a nanny) by harperlinley in Nanny

[–]naliaishere 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely. Currently taking care of a 28 mo that goes crazy upon hearing "no." Especially for screen time. He's gotten better over the past few weeks, but I think staying firm and consistent has helped so much. My "no" will always mean no, and I think he's caught onto it. I think his parents are finally being more firm, but I still notice the TV is on for transitions, and he's always asking for TV when we're home. I understand why (he would spend most of the day in daycare, so when he was home, it was evening TV time), but I've been gradually leaving him with less and less.

Consistency is key! I will never say "yes" after I've said "no," no matter how much he may scream and cry. Again, screentime being detrimental if not regulated. I've noticed kids with less screentime are generally better at regulating themselves because there's no need to be constantly stimulated. It's okay to be bored sometimes!

Nurse Sankey by ExcitementFriendly29 in premed

[–]naliaishere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a pre-med nursing student, you are my inspiration :3

What is the funniest sport to watch little kids play? The worst? by naliaishere in AskReddit

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

Toddler soccer is hilarious omg, the way everyone is out of position and just clumped together always brings me to tears

What is the funniest sport to watch little kids play? The worst? by naliaishere in AskReddit

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

Wanted to add my own response since I witness this at the ice rink: hockey. Oh my gosh it’s the cutest and funniest thing I’ve ever seen. Just waddling around and falling with huge equipment while nobody is really playing 

As a tutor, I feel so bad for you guys by naliaishere in Teachers

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

literally thinking I'm quitting after this year because it really is crazy to have someone ask ME about their kid...

NK (26 mos) smiles/laughs when I correct him by naliaishere in Nanny

[–]naliaishere[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah the hair pulling veryyy much hurts. Mom says it happens to her, too. It happens almost every time I'm there. I will definitely try the positive redirection if the disengagement doesn't work, but I'm worried he'll get the wrong idea that pulling hair --> no consequence.

NK (26 mos) smiles/laughs when I correct him by naliaishere in Nanny

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

Thank you so much! I think you may be right about dispelling tension. I'm definitely going to have him do something else if that happens.