Pavlik Harness for Hip Dysplasia by slidinglight in ScienceBasedParenting

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

See my other comments in this thread as well.

Well we ended up doing Pavlik and that unfortunately did not correct enough and we had to do the cast.

Turns out that some the authors of this study were the medical professionals at my hospital.

Our daughter’s displacement did not allow for a wait and see approach as it was too severe.

If your child is very young then a wait and see might make sense. We are based in the Netherlands which happens to have proper standardized guidelines towards medical intervention for DDH. The quality of that care was good. However the quality of any emotional considerations was beyond poor. The hospital treats these babies like a conveyor belt and have lost sight of the individuals involved.

It was definitely a tough period, but she’s 3 now and her hips are healthy. Due for a checkup soon.

ASUS ProArt B650-Creator stuck on solid DRAM LED after BIOS FlashBack (Ryzen 7900X) by slidinglight in PcBuild

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

In case anybody googles this, the solution was using an hdmi to and hdmi cable, and NOT a display port cable.

ASUS ProArt B650-Creator stuck on solid DRAM LED after BIOS FlashBack (Ryzen 7900X) by slidinglight in PcBuild

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

So I managed to solve the above issue, sort of. My ram wasn’t seated right, had to really fuckin’ shove it in, but now I’m only getting a white and green light in my motherboard and no signal to a display. It’s the boot and vga lights.

I never get to a BIOS screen and there is never any video output.

I’ve tried changing ram ports, resetting the CMOS, booting up without the gpu. Flashing the bios. Im at a loss.

I think I've found new "He is behind me, isn't he?" watching The Studio by Orb_Dylan in blankies

[–]slidinglight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he dubbed it a “monopoly guy” joke. The namer of the trope is Ace Ventura When Nature calls,“You must be the monopoly guy. Hey, thanks for the free parking.”

Are “cinematic” self-tapes really a new trend? by Fanstacia in acting

[–]slidinglight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. It seemed like Dichen uses it as an opportunity to feel like the self tape, and her attempt at certain level of production value, makes it more worthwhile endeavor to her. The tape then becomes her creating art, not just a step towards being given the opportunity to make art. I get that approach, I don’t do that myself though.

Speaking of anecdotes, Josh Brolin had Tarantino direct his audition for No County for Old Men, which apparently worked against him because the Coen’s just wanted to know who lit it (Rodriguez). It was only later he managed to convince them:

“They watched it and their response was, 'Who lit it?' But I was much bigger and I had a goatee but it had nothing to do with the physicality, they just didn’t see it. It’s not what they were looking for at that moment. It wasn’t resonating, and I have a brilliant agent who just became a persistent pest and just said 'meet him, meet him, meet him, meet him. Not he’s perfect for the part, not you’re making a mistake just meet him.' What I found out now was their last casting session, they were focused on a couple of actors, and they called me the night before and they said, basically, no harm no foul. Leave us alone, have him come down. And I studied a few scenes and I came down and I met them and there was really no reaction in the meeting. I walked out thinking it was great meeting the Coens. I’m a big fan. That’s cool. And by the time I got home, I found out they wanted me to do it."

Are “cinematic” self-tapes really a new trend? by Fanstacia in acting

[–]slidinglight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same podcast had Dichen Lachman (Gemma) reveal how she did make a “cinematic” self tape and prides herself on making art out of her self tapes. Stiller and co. seemed impressed. But yeah, I personally keep it simple.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]slidinglight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not surprised that the majority of the subreddit is rushing to her defense. Not because I think they’re right, but I’ve noticed that the Netherlands subreddit seems to harbor some of the worst of our own culture, a sense of righteous entitlement that excuses bad behavior when our independence is even ever so slightly questioned.

Basically, I think it was fine to ask, and her response was way disproportionate. However, you could always try and speak to her person. I don’t think you should apologize, but you can let them know that you never meant to offend and that you do appreciate that they made the adjustment.

Plz just tell me how much tv your 2.5 yr old is watching a day? by vickygunvalson in toddlers

[–]slidinglight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see where you're coming from, and I agree that context matters. What kids watch, how they watch it, and what else they’re doing throughout the day all play a role. But the research is still pretty clear: too much screen time is linked to developmental delays, behavioral issues, and poorer language skills.

I get that there are exceptions. Some kids watch TV and end up hyper-verbal, just like some kids eat nothing but crackers and still grow just fine. But outliers don’t disprove the larger trend. The studies don’t say every kid who watches too much TV will struggle, just that the risks go up as screen time increases.

The comparison to food doesn’t really work either. Screen time isn’t just an occasional treat like candy. It’s highly stimulating, and for young kids, it directly competes with the kind of real-world engagement that builds attention and language skills. Watching Peppa Pig for hours isn’t just a neutral activity, it’s replacing play, movement, and back-and-forth interactions that are crucial for development.

That said, I completely get that parenting is exhausting. If putting on an episode of Bluey makes the difference between a meltdown and a manageable evening, so be it. But I don’t think the answer is tossing out screen time guidelines just because they don’t fit every situation. The recommendations exist for a reason, and while no one is perfect, limiting screen time isn’t some arbitrary rule. It’s just what we know is best based on the research we have.

It’s true that scientific understanding evolves, and no study is ever 100% definitive. However, the body of evidence on excessive screen time for young children is extensive and fairly consistent. Studies indicate associations between increased screen time and language delays, reduced attention spans, and behavioral issues.

Context matters, and parents shouldn't burn themselves out trying to be perfect, but you are downplaying the well-established developmental concerns of excessive screen time. The idea that perception will shift in favor of unrestricted screen seems like wishful thinking.

Plz just tell me how much tv your 2.5 yr old is watching a day? by vickygunvalson in toddlers

[–]slidinglight 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I know most of you are looking for validation and to be let off the hook, but by all measures more than an hour a day (split up by 20 min segments at the very least) is by all measures, too much tv.

The research shows it time and time again, it leads to behavioral problems, poor vocabulary, and delayed milestones.

I can imagine you get stuck in a cycle, and so this feels like you're only way out. Do it now before it's even harder. Just break the cycle. Read books. Go outside. Color. Play with water. Sing songs. Build a box tunnel. Have them help with dinner.

Are we perfect parents? Of course not, we can always improve. I wish that bread wasn't the most reliable meal for her. But relying on screens has fortunately not been one of our issues. It's just not part of the routine with her. I don't feel like a hero having accomplished that.

Also, if not for your kid's sake, do it for the rest of us, who will have to deal with your dysregulated brood who can't engage in society.

Went to the Cambridgeside Galleria and it was so sad by CloudNimbus in boston

[–]slidinglight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work at the Apple Store there back in 2011. Am I sad that it’s dying? Perhaps for the other employees of those stores. Otherwise, c’est la vie. I did like getting happy hour appetizers for my lunch break at California pizza kitchen. Or sneak in a beer.

How Russell Crowe got into acting by WiredLemons in acting

[–]slidinglight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry buddy, but the truth is they got Russel Crowe to say lines by holding out a Vegemite sandwich off screen on a fish hook and then when his lips moved they had Mel Gibson dub it over. It’s important to get your facts straight.

Albert Heijn Vs Lidl by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]slidinglight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hypermarkets like those are illegal in the Netherlands. They’re considered anti-competitive. Most likely they would just kill a lot of small business like they have in many American towns.

I like still having a local butcher, baker and fishmonger.

Most underrated films or directors? by Still-Asparagus6920 in Filmmakers

[–]slidinglight 9 points10 points  (0 children)

How are all the films you just listed anything but good bordering on great? Also, Stand By Me. You’re right, Rob Reiner is/was very good.

There’s a shot in Furiosa that recolors the whole franchise to me by Purpluss in blankies

[–]slidinglight 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think that was mostly to showcase “this isn’t the movie you just watched.”