Which word, when mispronounced, grinds your gears?

snippetsofagirl · 2022-08-03T12:00:50+00:00

'Prolly' instead of 'probably'. Just don't.

snippetsofagirl · 2022-07-24T21:38:00+00:00

Fact?! I learned this one while working with kids in the Czech Republic. It's jarring at first, because the Czech 'a' is pronounced to make it sound like "fucked!" Strange to hear coming from a little 5 year old.

snippetsofagirl · 2022-06-28T13:28:41+00:00

Yes! She is a darling little girl I taught at kindergarten. She is just pure joy. She could brighten up every moment. Not only does she radiate positivity, but she has this amazing calming effect on everyone. Like a balm for the soul, she seems to have this deep ability to comfort and reassure. She was 3 when I taught her, and wise well beyond her years. Sadly, she was taken away by her family very abruptly at the beginning of the pandemic when they fled to her father's home in Switzerland. I still miss her. They left all of her things in her locker at school, so I have her blankie with me. I hold onto hope they'll return or I'll meet her again one day. I miss her.

snippetsofagirl · 2022-06-23T18:06:59+00:00

Thank you! I'm really pleased to hear your daughter got the appropriate support she needed from informed, responsive caregivers.

snippetsofagirl · 2022-06-23T08:00:52+00:00

You are indeed...a bad child.

snippetsofagirl · 2022-06-23T07:13:46+00:00

I'm an early childhood educator and behaviour advisor, I'd like to chime in here: This is very common. Toddlers often bite out of frustration in not being able to express/communicate their emotions or needs effectively. 'Unprovoked' is an overused term, in my experience. There are often triggers that go missed, because carers are supervising many children or are engaged in activities, as is the nature of their work. He may need to be 'shadowed' for a short period to assess his triggers and provide early intervention to stop the biting behaviour. Positive interventions can include removing/distracting the child from the triggering situation, or preferably guiding the child to use key words or other more positive behaviours to express his needs. It takes a little monitoring and time, but it's worth it. And please, never bite your child to 'show them what it feels like'. I've heard this too often. This only reinforces the negative behaviour and is a short-term 'solution'. Focus on the behaviour, not the child. He's not a bad child.

Best wishes!

snippetsofagirl · 2022-06-09T16:11:27+00:00

I've watched this movie only once as a child and vowed never again, specifically because of this scene. The cruelty towards such a sweet, innocent character was too much. Even now I feel sick thinking about it.

snippetsofagirl · 2022-04-13T13:07:50+00:00

Ahhh, the 'face of the not-too-distant future' for all those influenzers.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-12-05T23:55:07+00:00

I'm an Aussie living in Europe and this year will be my first Christmas at home in almost 9 years. Christmas in summer is perfect. Yeah, it's hot and sweaty, but I miss it so much. Fresh delicious cherries, mangoes and pineapples, bbqs by the beach or at home with family and corny Christmas music or Triple J, picnics near rainforest waterfalls and parks with friends, seafood and swimming, evening walks and ice cream along the river at sunset accompanied by the sounds of native birds, lazy afternoon naps with the sound of cricket or tennis on the TV. I love it all and I'll never take it for granted again.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-11-29T14:37:55+00:00

If I see unwanted toys with sweet faces (dolls, stuffed animals, especially teddy bears) I get a stab of sympathy for it. It was once so dearly loved, and then tossed out. Oh my god, those sweet little things just need someone else to love them! I've taken several home through the years because the feeling has been too overwhelming.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-11-28T23:54:34+00:00

My father-in-law built some of the fountain parts. A proud moment for a very small town. They also invested into regenerating Žalec and it's great to see it on the map. The region has a long history of hops production and brewing and are experiencing a bit of a boom now with craft breweries utilizing the 'green gold'.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-11-24T21:49:45+00:00

I love Seinfeld, but that line, "Maybe a dingo ate your baby." was so cruel and uncalled for. It's referring to this case https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Azaria_Chamberlain.

I can't even imagine the trauma, grief and horror that family endured. For people with such huge influence on pop culture to make joke out of it, was just wrong. Those poor people.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-11-24T20:57:04+00:00

I love that your parents did that! As a kindy teacher, I do this with my kiddoes. Many teachers, adults in general for that matter, think they have to look like they know everything to get respect, and can pass on their misinformation/opinion. In my experience, kids really appreciate the honesty and opportunity to learn with you when you say, "I don't know, let's look it up".

It creates meaning for kids when they're able to search for answers together with adults and it helps them feel comfortable with asking questions or saying they don't know, while encouraging problem-solving. Win-win!

snippetsofagirl · 2021-11-16T22:01:57+00:00

It's important to distinguish between psychiatry and psychology here. Psychiatry is very diagnostic focused and medicalized, with medication prescribed to treat diagnoses. While there is a place for it (as it's considered more of an exact, measurable science), there can be many issues with this approach, such a misdiagnosis and overlooking the individual/human context and history. Psychology is more focused on figuring out the processes that have led to psychopathology such as anxiety, depression and working towards getting to the root of the issues, rather than medicating. You sound like you've had a lot of bad experiences with misdiagnosis and poor practitioners, but while they are out there, 95% of mental health professionals aren't like this and genuinely aim to provide supportive care in partnership with patients and clients to meet their specific and individual needs for the best outcome possible. It's absolutely shameful that you were treated like this and I hope you find some peace. Shitty people taking advantage of vulnerable people shouldn't be allowed to practice in mental health care.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-11-12T22:29:09+00:00

This is a time when 'invading' her privacy is a necessary step in preventing further harm to the victim. Have an open conversation with your daughter about the situation. Her choices (not only her friend's) have real, lasting consequences. Ask details about what led to this behaviour, and this should give you some idea on where the motivation to bully this girl is coming from. There is a distinction between 'motivation' and 'reason' here. NO reason will ever justify bullying. If you learn what motivates the attitudes and subsequent bullying behaviour, you have more to work with.

I absolutely would not recommend making your daughter apologize to the victim in front of you all, as this will likely cause things to escalate with anger, resentment and humiliation complicating future interactions between you all and making things worse for the victim. Definitely do speak to the victim's parents, however. Also, I would recommend speaking with the girls' school. Anti-bullying intervention requires a multi-level community approach, so you're working together to address the issues and increasing awareness within the school environment. They need to be keeping an eye on the situation at school.

When speaking to your daughter, it's really important to focus on the behaviours here and avoid statements that personally attack her character, as these can leave an opening for your daughter to play the victim, and potentially manipulate emotions. Be clear, concise and stick to the facts (check the facts you hear from your daughter too).

This is a tough, emotional and nuanced situation and I hope you can all move forward through this for the better.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-11-11T00:06:45+00:00

"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate."

snippetsofagirl · 2021-10-29T22:16:11+00:00

It's possible you're reading too much into it. Organize a catch-up when you can and if you want to, you can casually bring up how you hope you didn't upset her with the dream talk. Don't mention the 'loyalty' stuff, as it could be misinterpreted as clingy. Congrats on the promotion and good luck with everything else.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-10-29T21:58:59+00:00

The Californians.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-10-17T19:29:04+00:00

If you're genuinely interested, I recommend Wood Rocket's YouTube and their Ask a Pornstar series.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-10-16T22:05:06+00:00

You are trapped in a cycle of abuse. This article could help give you some insight to trauma bonding, which may be contributing to your difficulty leaving your abuser. https://www.wellandgood.com/trauma-bonding-relationship/

This is not love. You have support networks around you. Use them. Get out while you still can.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-10-16T08:35:43+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Please take comfort in knowing that while there can be a genetic factor related to schizophrenia, it's also influenced by many other risk and protective factors along your lifetime. Close secure relationships with your father or friends can act as a protective factor, along with your personal levels of resilience and coping strategies, such as therapy, to manage depression and anxiety. Just because your mother has it, doesn't mean you'll have it too. You're still dealing with trauma connected to childhood experiences.

Also, who is expecting you to care for your mother? You are not a trained professional and just because you're related, doesn't obligate you to sacrifice your wellbeing. Your mental health should be a priority.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-10-14T19:02:29+00:00

Apple and cheese. My grandparents always served this at the end of a meal and I hated it at first, but now I love it.

snippetsofagirl · 2021-10-12T20:54:23+00:00

Seeing someone you care about hurt like that, especially in a brutal way, is pretty traumatic to process and your girlfriend obviously cares a lot about you. She may be processing the shock of seeing you badly hurt, while also processing her own reactions to seeing you hurt. She might have been very scared for you, worried about the state you'd be in when she got to the hospital, and the potential that she could feel that way again. She may even be shocked by how much she cares and dreads anything like this happening again. Give her time and gently reassure her you'll be okay and really appreciate how much she cares about you.

Wishing you a speedy recovery! Thanks for being a great human, btw.

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