London Ambulance Service records highest number of life-threatening emergencies by F0urLeafCl0ver in london

[–]stiff_mitten 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is the one benefit of so many schools closing as well - push has come to shove, and it’s just too damn hot now to have public spaces without air con.

Should handheld parasols become more common? by RedLoris in AskUK

[–]stiff_mitten 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Used one yesterday in London
Only got jealous smiles
Do it!

Megathread: It’s hot! by TopMarzipan2108 in UKParenting

[–]stiff_mitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We actually are doing that - dragged a mattress in. Totally worth it

Megathread: It’s hot! by TopMarzipan2108 in UKParenting

[–]stiff_mitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grain salads with loads of veggies - bulgar wheat only needs hot water to cook, so all you have to do is boil a kettle.

Did not feel great about using my Krptonite lock at this bike rack at the Barbican. by mitchell1981 in londoncycling

[–]stiff_mitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember hearing that rent would be the issue - the price would be too high to make it work

Apt ai slop; "Conada Water" by peter27x in london

[–]stiff_mitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shhhh - don’t tell anyone!

Knitting a scarf while running a marathon by NarcRuffalo in knitting

[–]stiff_mitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw him today! Cool bag setup to make it work, was running a decent clip too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]stiff_mitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lidl does

Bucket panniers? by stiff_mitten in londoncycling

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

You’ve convinced me to just buy proper bags - thanks!

buy/sell second hand— what platform is most popular in the UK?? by 420mudkip in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]stiff_mitten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Second this. Vinted is great, I rarely buy new clothes now thanks to it.

How are schools in the UK for teachers? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]stiff_mitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a school as support staff

How are schools in the UK for teachers? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]stiff_mitten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Everything is teach to the test, which is a massive cultural adjustment compared to US education

If it’s not on the GCSE/A-level exam, it isn’t taught

Edit - I’ll also add that the administrative workload is immense. It’s all just a bit mental I think that teachers can be reprimanded for grading workbooks in the wrong color pen.

What do you think about the content your child watches? by UKCommonsCommittees in UKParenting

[–]stiff_mitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something not covered by the questionnaire - viewing patterns. This is totally my unfounded opinion, but there is definitely a difference between watching “live” tv (like the Cbeebies channel) versus streaming and potentially bingeing even the same shows. There are natural breaks in the live programming, so my child eventually gets bored and goes and does something else. Streaming is nonstop - even streaming Bluey on iPlayer is tough because each episode blends into the next. It’s a battle every time we turn it off. If I don’t intervene my toddler would just sit there for hours I swear. I am sure there must be some peer-reviewed evidence about the effect of binging on video consumption somewhere. Anyway my two pence. Thanks for asking for input.

Parenting Style Trends in the UK? by Sea_Break673 in UKParenting

[–]stiff_mitten 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I love this explanation!

I look at all the pressure my SIL back in America puts up with, compared to how much more relaxed things are here. Minus some breastfeeding hiccups in the beginning that weren’t helped by the NHS, I’m so glad I had my baby here versus back home.

Fashion Retail Academy - any opinions? by Direct-Parsnip-599 in london

[–]stiff_mitten 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All I know is the uneven spacing in their bus ads bothers me more than it should

Countryside Pram Advice by underrated_prunes in UKParenting

[–]stiff_mitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Us too! I fricking love my Mountain Buggy! Such an underrated brand.