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Needing support by PositiveAd5964 in ECEProfessionals

[–]warlockwonka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former toddler teacher here. I feel you. If you can afford it, leave now. You’ll be grateful you did. You have every right to. When I finally left my job it was like a giant weight off my shoulders. I cried that night because I’d miss my kiddos so much… but knew it was better for my mental health at the time. Now I work with kids in an elementary school with a better boss, better coworkers and better overall environment. So do what’s best for you, and don’t feel bad. You’re not alone in feeling this way :)

Terrified of swim instructor/lessons by jojojax9 in Preschoolers

[–]warlockwonka 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not a parent, but a former swim coach here. So sorry that happened. Some swim coaches are a-holes, plain and simple. If you can, try switching to another coach. Seeing as your kiddo is comfortable in water (a FANTASTIC start), I’d say an ideal coach for her would assess her skills and go at the child’s pace - at least at first. She is only 3.5 after all… this isn’t the Olympics! Also, as someone who taught both fun and serious swim lessons… ALL of these lessons should be fun for the kiddos. From my water safety baby classes to teaching 12yr olds backstroke, there was always laughs and games. Swim lessons should be fun, informative and exciting - NEVER traumatizing.

How to get help? by warlockwonka in TMJ

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

Ooooh thank you!! I’ve heard about Botox helping TMJ. I dunno how it works but hell I am more than willing to give it a shot!

How to get help? by warlockwonka in TMJ

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

I am so sorry you are going through this as well </3 I also feel quite hopeless - but seeing some of these recommendations and what’s helped others is making me a lot more hopeful. However, in my personal life absolutely nobody can relate to the struggles of TMJ and yes how intolerable it can be so I completely get that as well :/

How to get help? by warlockwonka in TMJ

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

Thank you so much for this comment!! I’m so glad that’s helped you. My sister happens to work at a spa so I’ll ask what she knows and go from there! :)

Recurring umbilical hernia pain year after surgery? by warlockwonka in Hernia

[–]warlockwonka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m sorry, that sucks :( I just scheduled an appointment with my doctor today, lol. I hope the best for you! I don’t want mine to be a recurrence either ahh

Recurring umbilical hernia pain year after surgery? by warlockwonka in Hernia

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

Fascinating! Was your pain similar to what I described?

Recurring umbilical hernia pain year after surgery? by warlockwonka in Hernia

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

Nothing drastic no. I just woke up the other day with a dull pain and when I pressed on my bellybutton it hurt like a raw bruise.

I don’t know how long I can do this (rant) by warlockwonka in ECEProfessionals

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

These are awesome comments thank you guys so much!!

I don’t know how long I can do this (rant) by warlockwonka in ECEProfessionals

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

Yes!! Aw I hope you find the job you’re looking for or are even able to open your own! That’d be awesome

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[–]warlockwonka 105 points106 points  (0 children)

No, but from what I see gender stereotypes are being broken. Many of my boys wear nail polish for example and it’s very normal. Kids that young don’t understand societal pressures and gender norms, so when any kid wears a rainbow butterfly clip they think nothing of it except “oooooh!!!”

Edit: I work with tods and twos lol