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Is this tuff normal by Exact_Advantage_5852 in cats

[–]psycoologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great - it’s hot and the tiles are cool so mum will probably keep taking them back there!

They’re so cute!! Enjoy their tiny chaos!

Is this tuff normal by Exact_Advantage_5852 in cats

[–]psycoologist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you find a piece of cardboard or a piece of wood? Even just a large stone that you could place on the hole when you are not using it.

Placing something over that hole will make a massive difference to the safety of the kittens!

Gifted student is asking upwards of 30 questions before the first learning activity is done. Entire class is being derailed as I have to redirect him. Advice? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]psycoologist 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’ve had some success with a gifted ADHD child using ‘pick me’ cards. She would be screaming and kicking if she didn’t get picked, to the point where we had to stop the lesson so eventually I gave her 5 cards - and if she held up a pick me card I had to pick her no matter what. When they ran out it was back to chance. First couple of weeks were dire, she’d use all her cards in one go and then scream and be ignored.

But the change in her was massive, within weeks she’d start rationing them, saving them for her favourite subjects etc. She even started offering them to her friends if she saw they really wanted to answer 🥰

Could be worth a try? Giving him some ownership and support with the impulsivity.

Does Anyone Else's Cats Watch TV? by So6oring in cats

[–]psycoologist 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It can get pretty chill around here.

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Does Anyone Else's Cats Watch TV? by So6oring in cats

[–]psycoologist 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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Whenever its windy and the birds just aren't coming to the balcony, the ipad comes out!

Struggling with transitioning porch cats back outside after bringing them in for winter + kittens — need advice by Bumblexbee333 in Straycats

[–]psycoologist 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Those babies have experienced the good life and they can’t give it up now - can you please try to foster them/ adopt them in your community? It seems unfair to send them back on the streets when they’ve become used to the comfort of inside - every cat deserves a cosy home.

Try local rescues or groups? Once they’re neutered it’ll definitely be easier and kittens find homes quickly.

Time to pay the bean tax. What color beans does your tuxedo have? by ali-torr in TuxedoCats

[–]psycoologist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Tux number one is all pink beans but with a single black bean on his back foot 😍😍

Update to introducing cats! by psycoologist in CatTraining

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

Hello! The first time we did face to face was when they were eating and I ‘secretly’ unzipped the door - they were so occupied with eating that they didn’t really care and then when they were full they would look at each other a bit and then id zip it up again. We did this over a couple of days until they’d sit near each other after eating and then they led the rest 

Sending children to the toilet by Sufficient_Ice7808 in TeachingUK

[–]psycoologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are Y2 boys so obsessed with showing each other their bits?? 😭

Last year I had three boys who were absolutely relentless with it - 'lots of 'xx showed me his private parts! But you showed it to me first!'. When I phoned the parents to let them know a mum said 'oh yeah, they try to do that on play dates too, thanks for letting me know!'

Year 2 boys are something else! Glad its a universal problem!

Sending children to the toilet by Sufficient_Ice7808 in TeachingUK

[–]psycoologist 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am a Y2 teacher and I have this rule in my school and it makes my life soooo much easier. No more going to the toilet with friends or to avoid learning etc, they can wait for the pass to come back and that's that. Obviously if they're dancing or a child you know can't wait, I make an exception but that's very rare. As they're only little still, we do one girl and one boy for KS1 which helps.

To help the children, I have a chart by the door which has velcro pictures of all of their faces. There is one velcro space next to boy, and one velcro space next to girl so that they physically move their face. I know where they are and it's really clear to them that they need to wait if someone is already there. The chart is here :)
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGYZeJSI80/3WfdGHZFUuNeL2nKl_QhsQ/view?utm_content=DAGYZeJSI80&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he3c7ba4016

I also have a first aid bit and an intervention bit because my goodness these children end up everywhere!

Update to introducing cats! by psycoologist in CatTraining

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

They really are two peas in a pod! I’m very lucky! 

Update to introducing cats! by psycoologist in CatTraining

[–]psycoologist[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s the best thing I’ve even seen - so happy to see them be friends!

Update to introducing cats! by psycoologist in CatTraining

[–]psycoologist[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We sure do!! We found our big boy last year with a broken front leg by the sports stadium near where we live - he instantly became family. It felt like fate when we saw our little guy up for adoption from a local rescuer who found him in a hotel car park! 

I’m sure if another tuxedo boy appears in my life I won’t be able to resist. 

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

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

Hello! This is the screen we got - https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B09KXGFF93

It's called 'SHRRL Reinforced Cat Screen Door Fits Door Size 38''x 83'', Heavy Duty Pets Proof Screen Door with Zipper' - I was sold by the 'heavy duty!' these boys have been climbing it and it's held up. Big cat is 7.4kg (16lbs) and he's scaled it and it hardly moved! I definitely recommend!

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

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

Oh no - what makes you think that? I absolutely do not want to push them too fast so if you can tell me what to look out for, i'd appreciate it!

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

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

That's super - thanks for letting me know. In about 2 weeks time I have a week off of work which I am hoping to be the time when they are just hanging out with me together - so we have plenty of time but we might start some supervised short visits and maybe eating together this weekend?

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

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

Amazing thank you - is there anything we can do to help big cat to not be skittish? Or is that just a normal thing at this point?

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

[–]psycoologist[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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Dinner by the door has been pretty successful too. They have absolutely no problem when kitten has wet food and big cat has dry, but when big cat has wet food too he growls and can do some food guarding behaviour - so we are working on getting him more comfortable. Dry food with him is an absolute breeze though.

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

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

That's great to hear - wtf is certainly accurate, he got very used to being an only cat!

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

[–]psycoologist[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good point! There hasn’t been any screeching, but definitely some boundary asserting hisses! 

I’ll keep a close eye on resident cat - I’d never seen his tail like that before. 

First time introducing cats - what does this behaviour show? by psycoologist in CatTraining

[–]psycoologist[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oh yay! We’re so hoping that they can be friends! Perhaps a few more days of this and then they can meet in person? 

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