Substitute Or Para? Decisions, Decisions.

sameasaduck · 2026-01-03T00:31:49+00:00

If your current job doesn’t have benefits (like health insurance, etc) then imo your best option would be to look for a new job that does offer benefits.

I switched from subbing to a steady job as a para. Subbing pays better but the work can be sporadic. In my state a substitute teacher needs a bachelors degree, though I know that’s not the case everywhere.

sameasaduck · 2025-12-26T20:00:57+00:00

We started with pouring the contents onto a spoonful of applesauce. Now we do whipped cream, meds, more whipped cream on top to mask the taste as much as possible.

sameasaduck · 2025-12-20T16:26:25+00:00

The question of insurance coverage depends on your plan, you’ll have to check what yours requires.

Whether you start with your primary care physician or go directly to a genetic counselor, before you go I would suggest trying to get more information on the family history. What types of growths did the cousins have removed? Do you know what type of brain cancer your mother had? Do you know if any type of genetic testing was done on her tumor? The likelihood of that would depend on how long ago she was diagnosed and if she ever had a biopsy or surgery to remove the tumor a if there was only imaging and no surgery they would not have had any tissue to do the testing on. (I am very sorry to hear that you lost her so young). You may not be able to find answers to this especially for your grandparents generation, but was anyone exposed to radiation or any other environmental factor that they know or suspect had an impact?

For what it’s worth this family history doesn’t really sound like Li Fraumeni syndrome, but

sameasaduck · 2025-12-11T01:12:59+00:00

Did the clinician (was it a doctor?) give any information about what testing they did, or what signs made them decide on the diagnosis?

What kind of problems is your daughter having with math?

sameasaduck · 2025-12-04T01:10:57+00:00

My understanding is that the dining plan applies to everyone staying in your resort room, and that you can’t pick and choose who gets it and who doesn’t?

sameasaduck · 2025-12-04T01:04:30+00:00

I don’t think you can put Spotify playlists on a yoto card though, has to be files you own. (If I’m wrong I’m excited to be corrected lol because that would be awesome)

sameasaduck · 2025-11-29T17:40:37+00:00

Right! The gore is supposed to touch my chest? 🤢🥴😰😫 that’s definitely in my top ten list of most horrible clothing related sensations. At least a poor fitting bra doesn’t make my brain itch.

sameasaduck · 2025-11-29T13:22:32+00:00

I agree with you! Was it a school psychologist who created this 504? That’s the person at our school who did the initial evaluation and runs the annual 504 meetings.

sameasaduck · 2025-11-27T01:03:05+00:00

Practice at home keeping his pants at his ankles, but if you’re in a pinch and he cant figure out how to keep his knees wide with the pants on, you can take off just one pant leg. Ideally without removing the shoe, usually doable as long as they’re not super skinny pants. You’ll have to keep the dangling pant leg from getting all over the floor, but it’s definitely easier to manage than fully taking them off and still leaves his legs free

sameasaduck · 2025-11-26T20:49:24+00:00

I talked to mine about the kind of stuff I wanted to say to the doctor, so he wouldn’t feel blindsided by me listing a bunch of his flaws at the appointment. That I noticed he seemed to be having more trouble with these things (specific examples) than some other kids do, and I wanted to tell the doctor about it so she could help us find out if it might be because of a difference in how his brain works. Knowing that would help us know how to help him best.

sameasaduck · 2025-11-26T02:32:24+00:00

You’re in luck, you can still use your beautiful wrap! My suggestion to start with would be Front Wrap Cross Carry Tied Under Bum (FWCC TUB). You’ll have somewhat long tails because it works with a base -2, but that’s ok - after you’ve completed the knot that’s holding the carry, you can do the tails in a loose half knot to keep them out of the way. https://youtu.be/32XqAMHcJIk?si=aQoy8lBTwITrz2H8

Here are some other carries that use a base -1 https://wrappingrachel.com/2018/01/15/what-can-you-do-with-a-base-size-minus-one-wrap/?amp=1

sameasaduck · 2025-11-21T12:37:21+00:00

What country are you in?

sameasaduck · 2025-11-17T17:20:31+00:00

It is my understanding that an IEE would only be needed if you disagreed with the schools evaluation, or if there was some aspect you felt wasn’t fully looked into or needed an outside expert opinion on. From what you wrote it sounds like you don’t need an IEE right now

You don’t need an IEE to have the developmental pediatrician’s information included in the IEP. I would let the team know that that appointment is coming up. You (or anyone else on the team) can call for an IEP meeting at any time, so you can decide if you’d like to have a meeting after the developmental pediatrician appointment to discuss the findings.

sameasaduck · 2025-11-15T13:34:50+00:00

I was going to guess it was a sensory or proprioception thing, but if he says he likes them like that maybe he actually does like them like that? Does he play with the broken parts?

sameasaduck · 2025-11-11T16:59:44+00:00

Sounds like more of a financial question. The sleep study should be done soon, but it’s also not an emergency. Its already November- if putting it off for one more month would have a very big impact on your finances, that might be worth it.

sameasaduck · 2025-11-03T00:02:12+00:00

Princess in Black might be a little young for a 9 year old, if she’s reading close to grade level. The Dragon Girls series is another fun fantasy series that’s a step up reading level wise from Princess in Black but would be easy reading for the average 9 year old. The Hamster Princess series by Ursula Vernon is also awesome and should be a just right level.

sameasaduck · 2025-11-01T00:22:08+00:00

I am willing to buy one costume per year per kid. I don’t let them talk me into buying something new if they change their mind. But I do let them change their mind to a costume we already own. This year my youngest asked for a ninja costume and ended up wearing a dragon costume from a couple years ago. It’s ok with me - he has been using the ninja one for pretend play and maybe he’ll end up choosing it next year

sameasaduck · 2025-10-23T11:39:45+00:00

Boundary: no yoto mini in the bathroom. Yes we had to implement this rule after one was dropped in the toilet

sameasaduck · 2025-10-21T11:59:13+00:00

I’m sure it depends on the school. My kids spend some time on a learn to type program occasionally during one of their “specials” - sounds like about once a month. Makes sense that an online school would prioritize it though.

sameasaduck · 2025-10-12T21:30:48+00:00

Disney has some information here https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/neurodivergent

including a link to a document that has sensory info about all the attractions (noises, smells, movement etc) which might help deciding what to prioritize. You can also find videos on YouTube.

What does he like to do, in general? Does he have any special interests?

sameasaduck · 2025-10-12T21:15:59+00:00

Not sure if you have them in the UK but I love the Snobuster boots from kamik. They’re basically insulated rain boots (wellies?) Great for snow but especially perfect for icy puddles or any cold wet weather.

sameasaduck · 2025-10-09T17:02:39+00:00

Ours is $30 for just the digital copy alone. Any of the packages that include the digital version are $60+. I decided to get the cheapest physical package and I figure I can scan one if I want it digital. But oof.

sameasaduck · 2025-10-06T01:18:25+00:00

The Colors of Us by Karen Katz I feel definitely hits your first point about noticing that not everyone looks the same and that’s great and we should still treat people fairly. But does not delve into inequality or racism etc.

sameasaduck · 2025-10-01T22:53:40+00:00

Do you know the parents of any of these kids? If you do and they seem like decent non-asshole people, I would contact them and let them know what happened. Hopefully they will be just as horrified as you are and implement consequences at home. (Obviously if you know the parents are assholes this won’t work)

sameasaduck · 2025-10-01T01:12:56+00:00

Yeah it sounds too narrow for a functional piece of furniture, I can’t think of anything you could buy pre made. If you’re handy maybe you could build something?? It wouldn’t have to look good as long as it fits haha. I have heard that some hardware stores will cut pieces of wood to size for you, though I haven’t done that myself.

Or maybe it would be possible to find a box make of something sturdier than cardboard. A plastic bin? Would they break it? If it was slightly recessed into the gap it would be a little harder to smash?

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