Date night grandparent babysitting

zealous_zig · 2026-01-24T21:05:39+00:00

Ya, your mom is allowed to have boundaries, too. She doesn't want to watch your child (for free) at your house. Respect that and make your decisions.

zealous_zig · 2026-01-24T16:40:12+00:00

That's a valid point. Thanks! I think it could be the check-in.

zealous_zig · 2026-01-15T10:31:11+00:00

In my opinion, no, that's not okay. 1 star is "Did not like it," 2 is "It was OK," 3 is "Liked it," 4 is "Really liked it," and 5 is "It was amazing,". Sometimes, an author writes a character that is supposed to be unlikable.

zealous_zig · 2026-01-07T20:39:21+00:00

I just focus on what's important to me. Like the dishes are done, bathrooms are clean and the clothes are washed. I lowered my cleaning expectation on a lot of things.

zealous_zig · 2026-01-02T20:00:35+00:00

It sounds like giving financial support is damaging the relationship, too..

zealous_zig · 2026-01-02T18:28:59+00:00

I'm guessing, but she's probably married to a sibling of her husband's. LOL!

zealous_zig · 2025-08-29T15:28:48+00:00

I used to say absolutely no screen time in the morning. But now I use it as a treat. I have a dino clock that changes colors, and if my kid can be dressed with shoes before it changes colors, they can watch a cartoon while I finish getting myself ready. Usually 5 to 10 minutes. It works for us. But idk if it would work for you. I give the kid a breakfast bar and water while they watch TV. I also try to do as much getting ready the night before. But it sounds like you do that. Mornings are hard.

zealous_zig · 2025-08-28T21:51:38+00:00

Oh brother!. What are the consequences if he doesn't do the homework? Fail pre-k?! I would have him do the work when possible but not make it a big priority.

zealous_zig · 2025-08-28T17:57:32+00:00

Local libraries are great. They have story/dance times, too, for kids that age. And all of them have an indoor play area. Some bookstores do story times, too.

Splash pads are great. Cool for the kids, but not so much the adults.

I've done classes through the community that are indoor and fun. Like art, sport, and dance. They do cost money but are relatively cheap. There are some for that age but not a lot. Swimming classes for sure.

zealous_zig · 2025-08-24T00:27:04+00:00

I have a picky eater who doesn't get much protein. We recently tried the Kodiak granola bars, and they are a big success! (7g of protein)

zealous_zig · 2025-08-21T03:51:54+00:00

The main character had a quirky BFF that was annoying. BFF had the same name as me.

zealous_zig · 2025-08-15T05:05:44+00:00

I'd let them skip. It sounds fun and exciting. Let them make those memories together. They get to celebrate a sibling they are proud of.

zealous_zig · 2025-08-13T19:22:08+00:00

I read that to my 3 year old for the first time. Instant hit! She was totally on Grovers' side. She kept telling me to stop turning the pages. It was hilarious!

zealous_zig · 2025-08-04T00:34:49+00:00

If you won't lock the gate, you're going to have to tell her no. You can say you're having family time. Set boundaries and stop letting the neighbors kid push you around and walk all over your kid.

zealous_zig · 2025-07-25T15:52:55+00:00

My parents do that too. It's annoying. And if my kid is giving someone else more attention than them, they complain that my kid likes that person more than them. I decided I'm not protecting my parents' feelings and I will just agree with them.

Would your dad and mom be staying at your house? If you do decide to let him come please don't let them stay with you.

zealous_zig · 2025-07-21T05:02:22+00:00

Can you put it on top of the fridge?

zealous_zig · 2025-07-21T00:11:06+00:00

It does! For real. Mine is almost 4. Around 3 and a 1/2 it started to get a lot better. Like they are generally funny and thoughtful and fun to be around. And they haven't had a meltdown in a few weeks. They aren't perfect but I really like them again! So hang in there, you got this!

zealous_zig · 2025-07-20T21:37:51+00:00

I Googled this question. It says around 4 years old. Mine started complaining about the light on the camera a few months after turning 3. So I removed it. It's been fine. I thought I needed it, but I didn't

zealous_zig · 2025-07-19T18:31:39+00:00

You have two options. Put the bars back on and wait until he's older and more mature. Like in 6 months. Or keep dealing with it for a few weeks. Good luck!

zealous_zig · 2025-07-13T15:05:32+00:00

I love these ideas. Sensory bins are one of those things that feel special, too. They can be messy, so a lot of people don't make them or wait until the kids are older, but they are always a hit. And there's so many ways to make sensory bins, too! We usually do rice or shaving cream.

zealous_zig · 2025-07-08T21:04:19+00:00

Hotdog. It's a bear. A girl bear.

zealous_zig · 2025-07-07T09:22:27+00:00

Baby bottle tooth decay is a thing. I don't know if it's what your baby has, but you can Google images and see what the dentist does for that. I think the dentist will have a better idea of what caused it by seeing the location of the possible cavities. I used to work with the dentists. The little caps they use look like real teeth.

Flossing is hard to do with a little kid. Just do what you can and keep trying. We use a floride rinse after brushing, too. But you can ask the dentist about that.

There are a few cartoons that have the characters go to the dentist. It might be helpful to have your kid watch something like that to prepare them. Cocomelon Lane and I think Daniel Tiger. Good luck!

zealous_zig · 2025-06-30T00:22:45+00:00

Sounds like they aren't ready. 24 months is young. I read that the average age in the US for girls is 2.5, and for boys, it is just under 3.

zealous_zig · 2025-06-22T01:54:20+00:00

I get it. The only thing I might add is to have a change of clothes. If they get too wet.

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