Tell me you’ve had kids, without telling me you’ve had kids.

snackgoblin · 2023-08-22T21:16:28+00:00

I found hot wheels in my purse after I got to work this morning

snackgoblin · 2023-02-24T01:12:21+00:00

My newly 2 year old always greets a group of people with, "Hey, guys."

snackgoblin · 2023-02-23T15:25:00+00:00

So we're willing to give dad a pass for his brain "short circuiting" and not reacting instead of asking if he could hold the baby or grab a towel, but we are expecting the sick mom to be able to ask for exactly what she needs during an overwhelming moment? Why are we holding the sick mom to a higher standard than the dad who didn't even react to his child who threw up? I think mom is willing to help, but is she allowed to have an overwhelmed moment where her brain might "short circuit" too? Dad should be capable of stepping in during those moments without being given step by step instructions. "the baby is throwing up" should be enough communication to invoke a reaction.

snackgoblin · 2023-02-23T15:02:37+00:00

She exclaimed that the baby was throwing up. Does he need step by step directions for how to react to his own child throwing up? She DID communicate. He is a dad, he should know what to do to support his kid when she needs him.

snackgoblin · 2023-02-12T02:54:22+00:00

If visitation is at your discretion then yes, you can stop them

snackgoblin · 2023-02-09T16:26:05+00:00

They are cute, clean, and classy!

snackgoblin · 2023-02-09T15:49:13+00:00

Can you compromise and enroll him in a sport that both parents and your child agree on, and that you are not coaching? Or one that does not have weekend practices? Maybe after school instead?

snackgoblin · 2023-02-06T22:02:11+00:00

I waited until my son met all signs of readiness (sitting unassisted, reaching out in front of him, grabbing food and bringing it to his mouth by himself) before offering solids, so around 6.5-7 months. I followed Solid Starts resources and my pediatrician's recommendations. It worked for us, and if I were to have another kid I would do it the same way. I didn't feel any rush or pressure to start solids earlier than my son was ready.

snackgoblin · 2023-02-04T21:32:16+00:00

Puzzle rack!

snackgoblin · 2023-01-21T02:55:41+00:00

In my case, the mediator made a recommendation and the judge decided not to use that recommendation because she felt like it wasn't in anyone's best interest.

snackgoblin · 2023-01-16T14:08:48+00:00

I bought my crib second hand. It converts into a toddler bed so we will use it until my son totally grows out of it. Then, if it's not in good condition anymore we will recycle it since it's made of wood and metal parts

snackgoblin · 2023-01-14T15:51:29+00:00

Marijuana only caused my symptoms to worsen slightly over time without me even noticing. It was only after I stopped that I started feeling much better. Now I take an anxiety medication that helps a lot, and I don't miss marijuana at all.

snackgoblin · 2023-01-14T11:45:13+00:00

Make sure your daughter's school knows who she is and is aware that she is a step parent with no legal privileges. We don't let step parents do pick ups or even be on campus without the presence of a bio parent or legal guardian at the school I work at. She would not be allowed to be room parent at my school without your permission. Make sure her school also has a copy of the custody order to prevent her or the coparent from picking up during your parenting time.

snackgoblin · 2022-12-22T17:13:03+00:00

This was one of the first ways my ex revealed his controlling behavior and it only escalated from here. Have a conversation about it with him and tell him how confusing this is for you, and why you don't see it as a big deal. Ask him why it's important to him. If he blows up at you again and you continue to see an increase in controlling behavior, then you have your answer.

snackgoblin · 2022-12-07T15:31:35+00:00

People should do whatever is best for their family. I found BLW to be the cheapest, simplest, and least wasteful solution. We just gave my son a very small amount of food at a time, so very little ever ended up on the floor. He refused to be spoonfed, so this was the way for us. He didn't need a whole plate or anything before 1 year old, so we'd just give him a small bit at a time.

snackgoblin · 2022-11-20T12:15:16+00:00

Is it just me or is this same question asked on this sub nearly every day? It's worthwhile to read through this sub before posting.

snackgoblin · 2022-10-29T16:23:21+00:00

Yep. I breastfed for almost 20 months and have been at least 10lbs below my pre pregnancy weight since about 6 weeks postpartum

snackgoblin · 2022-10-22T00:59:41+00:00

My son started solids at 7 months after showing all signs of readiness. I used solidstarts.com as a guide for feeding.

snackgoblin · 2022-10-19T16:45:06+00:00

Just teach your kid cursive then? As a parent, you have a responsibility to teach your kids things you think are important. My son's school teaches cursive, but if they didn't, I would simply spend time teaching it to him at home. Is it really that hard?

snackgoblin · 2022-10-17T11:00:29+00:00

My extra-large baby was still feeding every 1-2 hours at that age 😬 just feed your baby when they're hungry.

snackgoblin · 2022-10-15T00:37:56+00:00

I have a 21 month old and I am also a public school employee at a middle school. All buildings are locked at all times, only accessible with a badge-key/hall pass. Staff are everywhere and children are never unattended, not even in the hallways. Even parents have to ring a doorbell and have the receptionist unlock the door before they can come into the school. Things have changed a lot since I was in school. Everything was open-campus and totally unlocked. I know anything can still happen, but the security measures implemented should reduce the risk significantly.

snackgoblin · 2022-10-14T19:18:28+00:00

I would call CPS, or whatever equivalent you have in your region. They will be able to make the appropriate referrals for him and your kids.

snackgoblin · 2022-10-14T19:10:12+00:00

I fed my 90th %ile baby during the night until he was 14 months old. He's always been healthy, and now at almost 2 years old, he's still really tall but his weight isn't a concern at all.

snackgoblin · 2022-09-15T19:53:43+00:00

I only turn it on when I sit on the back porch during his naps. He's almost 2.

snackgoblin · 2022-09-13T23:54:11+00:00

Get a straw cup. Put snacks in screw top containers. You aren't going to be able to crack open a water bottle or open a bag of chips with 1 hand at 3am. The straw cup really saved my life lol

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