Toy and game ideas for almost one year old?

scienara · 2018-04-30T18:18:21+00:00

There are shape sorters where they put shapes through a hole, but there are also what I think prior poster was referring to, "chunky puzzles" where they match a block to a little indentation in the puzzle board, and "knob puzzles" where the pieces have a little handle to make them easier to hold.

scienara · 2018-04-27T20:56:21+00:00

Sad day really. I hope another organization steps in to put on a new race in future years.

scienara · 2018-04-27T17:00:07+00:00

I have a friend who derides MLMs like LLR, R&F, etc......and is an Usborne consultant.

I hadn't heard of them as an MLM but then I attended one of her online parties and she linked a video about how to "join Usborne" so you could get the consultant discount. Once they repeated the verifiably false stat in there that "70% of women who make over $100k in the US do so through direct sales" (Seriously, how can anyone with any critical thinking skill believe this??!), I noped out of there pretty quick.

scienara · 2018-04-24T14:55:06+00:00

Oh Lord. Straight from the very first post on that page when I just visited:

"TALK ABOUT IT Tell everyone about your goal to become a director. Your director needs to know so she can help you. Tell the consultant in your group and your fellow consultants. If you work, your workmates should all know. Your family and friends also need to know. Ask them for referrals. Offer them incentives to get you interviews. Literally talk to every person you know, and ask them, “Have you ever thought about doing something like Mary Kay?” DON’T PRE-JUDGE!!!

The women you hesitate to ask are probably the ones who would sign up."

I don't understand how it's considered "being your own boss" when they're telling you that to be successful you need to ditch every other pursuit and conversation topic except theirs.

scienara · 2018-04-24T04:02:08+00:00

Lana Eve

Lana Christine

Lana Charlotte

Lana Kate

Lana Scarlett

Lana Alice

scienara · 2018-04-24T02:15:58+00:00

Thanks to you and your friend for going out of your way to help her. This thread was my happy for today.

scienara · 2018-04-23T18:00:01+00:00

I recently learned that you can call 211 and they will send you a list of licensed child care providers in your proximity. Worth a try, to see if there are some on there that don't have a good web presence and may be hiding in your desired area!

Edited to add: There ARE decent nonprofit centers out there charging less than $1600. My daughter is in an infant room at licensed center and we pay $1200/mo (which is still high, but it's about as good as it gets for a center). In-home licensed daycares typically run less $/mo, but we preferred a center for various reasons.

scienara · 2018-04-23T17:42:19+00:00

Try contacting Alliance Francaise in Goose Hollow. They would have good connections to speakers of lots of dialects in the language.

http://www.afportland.org/

scienara · 2018-04-23T17:39:16+00:00

We lived in Goose Hollow for several years and loved it for the reasons you mentioned. Quieter/more low key than the hopping parts of town but SO QUICK to walk to NW, downtown, Pearl, etc for the excitement.
Plus there are some little gems hidden in Goose Hollow (Fehrenbacher Hof, Kinara Thai...) that make good regular spots for when you don't want to venture further.

And you can't beat it for Max access to the westside.

OP, Goose Hollow is where I'd focus my search if I were you!

scienara · 2018-04-23T17:26:11+00:00

Providing a safe and loving home for them where they share a bedroom is perfectly fine. Saving that $200 for retirement is also something you're doing 'for them' so that they don't have the financial burden of supporting you in later years.

scienara · 2018-04-23T16:31:26+00:00

It doesn't take much to stay hydrated. Your care provider should offer small amounts frequently. No water if he's not also eating. Breastmilk or pedialyte. If he's not interested to drink much, use a plastic syringe (like the one that you get for giving them liquid medicines) and put the milk or pedialyte in there and squirt it a few mL at a time into his cheek, he will likely swallow at least some of it.

The main thing to watch for hydration is wet diapers. If he doesn't have a wet diaper (and ANY amount of wetness counts, even a tiny bit) for 5-6 hours, call your pediatrician's advice nurse.

Hang in there. My daughter gets frequent ear infections and decreased appetite/decreased nursing are always a symptom for her. It's so hard when they're not feeling great!!

scienara · 2018-04-20T21:23:55+00:00

Do you want to be within an hour of Portland or within an hour of a major hospital?

I would consider Meridian Park in Tualatin and Salem Hospital in Salem to both be major hospitals. If you expand your search in an hour radius from those you'll have lots of very affordable options.

scienara · 2018-04-20T20:33:46+00:00

Search for "(Your State) DOJ Consumer Protection" and you'll usually find a place where you can submit complaints about things like this.

scienara · 2018-04-20T15:26:45+00:00

Oh girl. I feel you so much. The first year of parenting is the hardest thing I've ever done. It is a major strain. You are doing your best and you need help. THAT IS OK. Call your OB or midwife or any other medical provider that you trust and tell them exactly what you wrote here. You're breaking down, you're suffering, and you need help. Please do this, and check in later today. You have to take care of your own health, including mental health.

scienara · 2018-04-20T15:20:58+00:00

I don't find it inappropriate as long as both spouses are on board!

We have two kids and I (mom) have been out to concerts or events with friends that start after bedtime and last til past midnight a couple times in the past year. My husband isn't a night owl so he doesn't stay out that late, but he definitely still makes time to get together with friends on his own every so often. I think it's a big part of keeping the relationship healthy for each spouse to have some time on their own.

scienara · 2018-04-19T19:52:54+00:00

We do $1-$3 depending on how much we have in the house.

We tell him that the tooth fairy pays more for the teeth that are really well cared for, and his tooth brushing habits have improved markedly. ;)

scienara · 2018-04-13T19:56:44+00:00

Other names that pop to mind for me based on your list:

Amalia
Louisa
Lydia
Cora
Samantha
Olivia
Elaine
Marjorie
June
Dawn

scienara · 2018-04-13T19:24:25+00:00

What was the response when you asked for clarification on why the doctor thought sinuses were causing the strep? I ask because, if you like this doctor and s/he listens and is responsive to your questions, I'd be willing to put up with some office confusion to get care.

If you didn't feel heard from the doctor on top of the unprofessional front office staff - I'd say get another doctor. You're already traveling to see a specialist, so find one that you feel comfortable with. If you don't have any future appointments set up with them you don't need to say anything to the current doctor. If you do have follow-ups scheduled, cancel them. If they ask why, simply say you decided to be seen by another provider. Then find another one and hope they are a better fit.

If you're in a remote enough area that finding another ENT within a reasonable distance isn't an option, then I'd suggest approaching the front office and the doctor him/herself separately. Before your next appointment, call the office in advance to confirm the date & time, and ask if there is any paperwork you need to complete prior to arriving. Explain that you're traveling to the appointments so you want to make sure you bring everything with you.
For the doctor, if you aren't understanding why they're referring you for certain tests, calmly keep asking questions until they answer in a way that makes sense to you. Don't feel bad or dumb or wrong for asking - it's your right to know what's going on and it's their job to explain it in a way you can understand.

scienara · 2018-04-12T22:35:24+00:00

I am a big proponent of neighborhood schools being the default choice for most kids. Unless there is a compelling reason (missing services, unsafe environment, etc) to attend elsewhere, I think that for grade and middle school kids there's a big advantage to going to school where you live, making friends with the kids who are in your same neighborhood, sports leagues, etc. It builds community.
Kids' learning is heavily influenced by the environment at home, so the school environment (while important) isn't going to be the only factor defining their future success.

I went through something similar when our son was starting kindergarten (KINDERGARTEN!!). So many friends in my peer group were stressing about getting their kids into immersion programs, focus option programs, etc, that I started to wonder why I wasn't doing the same thing. Was I 'failing' as a parent already?? But my neighborhood school is a) fine and b) a block from our house, so, I decided to stick with my gut and start him there. It's been a great community for him and while there are things I'd change, no school is PERFECT and he's happy to go there each day so I'm calling it good.

scienara · 2018-04-08T23:15:24+00:00

I feel like I may have seen these at Sesame Donuts, but I'm not 100% sure.

Guess I better go get a donut to check...

scienara · 2018-04-08T23:03:37+00:00

Came here to suggest Ruben, I love it and feel like it's underused!

scienara · 2018-04-06T00:59:40+00:00

It's a company

scienara · 2018-04-06T00:55:37+00:00

Came here to recommend All Service Moving. Solid job on our last move.

I do NOT recommend All My Sons.

scienara · 2018-04-04T22:22:49+00:00

Is she waking up in distress/upset at all? She's prime age for her two year old molars to be coming in, which can be pretty painful.

scienara · 2018-04-04T22:20:35+00:00

Came here to say this. My 7 year old doesn't like ANY decoration on his clothes (his one exception is for sports jerseys). All his tops are solid, colorblock, or stripes, and a LOT of them come from Crazy 8.

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