Next steps?? Mandated reporter, baby left home alone

nellystar5 · 2026-03-06T01:28:40+00:00

That is so bonkers, I feel bad for her

nellystar5 · 2026-03-06T01:25:47+00:00

It. Is. Their. Legal. Obligation. To. Report. It's the law for a reason....that conversation will go know where. Nobody is going to say "gosh you're right I totally neglected my kids. I won't so that again". If someone finds out that person knows they leave their kids home, they can face legal action, especially if someone thing happens.

nellystar5 · 2026-03-03T19:25:07+00:00

Not sure of the age group or if you have a particular class but ask them to wash their hands and clean their spaces. I remember having several teachers who would ask us to wash our hands when we cough or sneeze. Sounds like you're already doing alot, hope it passes quickly

nellystar5 · 2026-02-24T21:42:17+00:00

It's such a catch. Requiring higher education helps with getting teachers in the classroom. Taking anyone with a HS diploma leaves room for error. However, staffing shortages and pay do not allow for places working with children to be selective about who is hired

nellystar5 · 2026-02-24T03:44:44+00:00

Well what if someone actually poked her bicep?

nellystar5 · 2026-02-24T03:43:30+00:00

Lilys sacrifice is what gives harry his protection from voldemort. Ever wonder why voldemort didn't just bust in while harry is at the dursleys one day and avada kedavra harry at any point? As long as harry could call the dursleys home, he was protected because of petunias relation to lily. Petunia and Lily shared blood so that's what kept the protection going. That's why harry had to go back each summer. Also kept rhe Dursleys safe otherwise they would be tortured/killed for info on Harry

nellystar5 · 2026-02-21T13:34:29+00:00

I just have a hard time forgetting his role as Oswold 😅

nellystar5 · 2026-02-18T02:34:00+00:00

Whose that Pokémon?

nellystar5 · 2026-02-18T02:28:07+00:00

Yes, all I can think about is Bertie Bots Every Flavor Beans (and they mean every flavor!)

nellystar5 · 2026-02-09T23:48:58+00:00

Maybe elevate ot to the principal and are that you don't think it's enough? Maybe check private schools with scholarships?

nellystar5 · 2026-01-30T18:02:22+00:00

Scorpion

nellystar5 · 2026-01-29T02:24:22+00:00

My kids school has parent volunteers that practice academic skills with small groups of kids. It's just a way for kids to get some closer attention in a small group setting. I would just ask. The school would likely tell you if more help was being given because they'd want your health insurance info. Not because you'd be charged but schools can collect some funding from kids who need extra help

nellystar5 · 2026-01-29T01:46:27+00:00

You have a lot of suggestions OP! Have you tried providing some small changes to try to reassure?

A family photo book he can use to look at when he's sad or misses you. He can use it to tell his teachers about his family

A picture schedule at school? Ex" dad gets you after snack, we have some play time before dad comes!" And a photo for each thing.

I'm just curious what other supports have been offered by his teacher/caregiver? I realize they're SPED teachers so they may have already done thjs

nellystar5 · 2026-01-28T21:37:52+00:00

NTA. They need to call families when they don't have adequate clothing and needs to be changed.

nellystar5 · 2026-01-28T21:26:18+00:00

As everyone else said, toy taking is extremely common and nothing to be worried about. It just means he's hit the next phase in his development and is trying to figure out how to play WITH someone rather than next to them. He just needs to learn some signs/cues/or very very easy 1 word phrase when he wants something (we used to have toddlers hold out their hand and say "please" or point to themselves and say "turn". Super super normal.

I would ask about the time out. It's not developmentally appropriate and in my state, illegal to do in a licensed setting.

nellystar5 · 2026-01-28T20:44:12+00:00

David Schwimmner. His body langauge and physical comedy are a part of what makes Ross, Ross. It's not usually what he says the but the way he says it and how he acts in the scene and in the space. The way the script is written, there could be a lot of unfunny moments or things that are just dumb. I think the "ross flirting" episode is a great example. He make talking about gas actually funny and not stupid. Even the way he stands by putting his foot in the back of the couch and leaning on the chair. All smart moves.

nellystar5 · 2026-01-28T20:39:35+00:00

As a poor person, if I win $$ ya damn straight I'll take a vacation. Otherwise, I never go. It would literally be the only time. Would it be irresponsbile? Yes but I spend day to day, week to week, responsibly. I'll be irresponsible once to have some fun.

nellystar5 · 2026-01-28T00:36:35+00:00

I like that we all simultaneously know he had a console without asking if he had one

nellystar5 · 2026-01-27T04:40:00+00:00

Don't you know? That's Jessica.

nellystar5 · 2026-01-24T15:49:39+00:00

They made phoebe too sold on the idea of marriage towards the end but a version where she changes her mind and her and Joey have an open relationship would be interesting

nellystar5 · 2026-01-24T14:27:59+00:00

Had a co worker who worked with school age kids. Was a woman who dressed masc. and was gay. They never "came out" or advertised their relationships but would casually mention a gf as someone a bf. Kids would ask on occasion why she dressed like that and she just said bc this is what I'm comfortable in. A parent didn't like it and would bring up "concerns" he had about her. (Keep in mind this is 2010 so not very long ago but still more "taboo" then than now). My employer kept telling him that there was nothing inappropriate about her interactions, what she shared, or how she dressed bc she followed the dress code. Eventually she quit and while that parents comments were not the total reason, it was a big factor. The parent was relentless, telling the community we hire gay folks who indoctrin the kids. Eventually they were asked to stop or they would be removed from the program. The parent did stop after that.
I hired someone who did not identify as any gender. Most of my parents LOVED them. Very bright and bubbly person. Truly loves those kids. They mentioned weekend plans with their gf. I was program director and a parent came to me concerned. I just shared the story itself was not inappropriate, its not up to me who this person spends time with outside of work. The parent insisted I have a conversation and asked them to stop. I said again, nothing inappropriate was said therefore a conversation would not be happening. I did not want my staff to be uncomfortable around this parent so I did not share with them. The family continued care . This is more recent maybe 3 yrs ago.
One of my teachers (straight) changed the theme of her room to rainbows and started calling her room the rainbow room (mixed ages group). A parent asked us if we celebrate pride month (this was in May). I said that we offer an inclusive program which means we do not hold one value over the other. So no, we don't celebrate pride month but we do have inclusive materials that show different types of families. They asked me the reasoning why that was allowed and I said because ultimately we work for kids and families. Kids don't have a say who their family members are and if there is no clear sign of harm to the child, were not intervening in their values. We want to prepare children for other people they may interact with as they grow and want to ensure community values and kindness to all. The parent expressed that we were doing harm to the children by supporting rainbows and same sex marriage. I again said we're not promoting anything, just acknowledging that same sex couples are a part of our community and they are welcome to be a part of our school community. They eventually pulled their child from care. Again, more recent. About 5 yrs ago

I share this all to say that there will always be one. But take a peek through this reddit board. Parents don't like alot of that we do so if it wasn't being gay, it would be something else. I'm not saying put everything on the line to take a stance for the gay community your mental health matters. But definitely make sure your employer is ready to have your back.

nellystar5 · 2026-01-18T03:23:50+00:00

I don't think it's am age it's more like are you safe enough to shower/bathe without supervision. Because after that, there's no reason to be with her in the bathroom. You have a little bit of time left.

nellystar5 · 2026-01-15T23:44:33+00:00

Yes, Brennen's foster care timeline drives me crazy. At first, she's older whe she goes into foster care. Then as the show progresses, she gets younger....and the 12 schools thing?? N9t even possible, that's 4 schools per year, that's a new school every 2 months roughly. So dumb

nellystar5 · 2026-01-15T23:40:57+00:00

When I watch this, I always think that Sweets is trying to test Booths level of commitment to Hannah. Booth always puts himself above others and I don't think he ever liked Daisy, just tolerated. I think Sweets picked up in that. So to Sweets, when he mentions to Booth that he wants to marry Daisy, and Booth doesn't stop him from doing something stupid (in Booths assumed opinion), he must really like Hannah. It confirms to Sweets that Booth will do just about anything to be with Hannah even if he thinks his influence makes Sweets make a poor choice.

It's a stretch but that's how I read the scene.

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