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My three year old is an asshole

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wookie replied to Herasmus B. Dragon's discussion 'Sneaking around'

Try it?

yesterday

wookie replied to Herasmus B. Dragon's discussion 'Sneaking around'

Maybe just start asking questions... "I noticed you've been taking lunch and buying lunch... are you that hungry or are you just not liking the stuff we pack?" ((Honestly, I'd be more miffed about the possibility of food…

yesterday

wookie replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'

I think it's pretty normal to feel heartbroken and to mourn when you've been given news that breaks a dream. I am sorry for your loss, and hope that whatever path you choose next gives you some peace and happiness.

yesterday

wookie replied to Zealflyer's discussion 'A reasonable grocery budget'

Our local CSA (community supported agriculture) websites only (ONLY) do vegetables. No fruits, no meat, no cheese, very rarely eggs. And yes... thou shalt love kale if you have a farmshare. I like kale for about 2 weeks then I'm…

Sunday

wookie replied to Zealflyer's discussion 'A reasonable grocery budget'

Yes, for those who eat meat, it is absolutely worth going to a farmer and buying a 1/2 pig or cow or whatever. We've done that several times and split it with my mother and it was fan freaking tastic. Except now we mostly eat…

Sunday

wookie replied to Zealflyer's discussion 'A reasonable grocery budget'

Those who garden... I've given up gardening because of the cost that I incur to produce the amount of produce my family can eat. There's water, compost, the time to weed and water etc. the "opportunity" cost. For me,…

Saturday

wookie replied to DreamCatcher's discussion 'Talking To The Doctor (Again!) Help!'

I think if you're seeing a psychiatrist or counsellor, being able to start at the "I've been working through a lot of past issues for a long time and currently am occasionally taking klonopin occasionally for anxiety attacks"…

Friday

wookie replied to Zealflyer's discussion 'A reasonable grocery budget'

Family of 5, probably close to 800 a month. We rarely eat out. We pack almost all our lunches but the kids get breakfast at daycare. I wish I could say we don't eat much processed food but I work 10+ hour days, my husband even…

Friday

wookie commented on rommie's blog post 'Finding healing'

The panic attackesque thing rings my PTSD bells too. Although we're always here to listen, I agree with Kiwi that you will probably get a lot out of talking to a good professional. However... when I was dealing with flare ups of some past…

Jan 28

wookie replied to Lady Grey's discussion 'Finally!'

I haven't taken them TO the 2nd hand store but I have about 7 bags and boxes of stuff to donate. My goal is to donate 40 boxes or bags of books, toys and clothes before easter.

Jan 24

wookie replied to bethany's discussion 'The Thumb! The Potty! HELP!'

From what I see at daycare it's not unusual to not be potty trained right at 3. Somewhere between 2 and 4 seems to be the norm (and I know that's a big range). Our one daycare teacher I think specifically stated "If they…

Jan 20

wookie replied to Daddy Geek Boy's discussion 'Gender'

Or do girls with these disorders simply present differently? Personally, my bias is towards this one. I think the correlation between genders and specific learning disabilities, neurological differences, etc are overestimated, because I think…

Jan 20

wookie replied to ruth's discussion 'Obedience'

I'm sorry bap, but I read the last paragraph and am overwhelmed with the urge to shout "Can I get an A-MEN!" Sorry. Seriously. I don't know what came over me. 2 thoughts. 1) It's a blog. They…

Jan 15

wookie replied to ruth's discussion 'Obedience'

Oh, there's definitely many, many things and places in which we can and should let our kids have some power in their otherwise rather powerless world. I don't bug my kids about what they wear as long as they have weather-appropriate…

Jan 14

wookie replied to ruth's discussion 'Obedience'

I find myself torn. I think as parents who are responsible for raising people who are decent to other humans, I can't make peace with the idea that kids should be able to negotiate, argue or back-talk over every single thing. Some…

Jan 14

DLBK replied to wookie's discussion 'My three year old is an asshole'

Do YOU think a behavior chart might help with your child's anger? I tried a chart with stickers for potty training when mine was 2.5 and he nearly laughed at it. It was useless. I explained the concept (after a few stickers you get a toy) and…

Jan 13

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About Me:: computer girl in a male dominated workplace. it's not all bad.

What's something about your kid(s) that makes you happy?: oldest - boundless empathy
middle - stunningly quick thinker
youngest - pre-verbal but cute

What about contemporary parenting culture pisses you off the most?: Marketing.

Who were you BEFORE you became a parent?: Someone who had a lot more spare time and cash flow.

What are you nerdy about?: Sci-fi mostly.

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Why he's still alive

Posted on September 12, 2010 at 6:45am 6 Comments 0 Likes

My 2 year old struggles with language. Really struggles. And has an intense "in your face" personality. He makes getting through the day very hard sometimes. Screaming. Tantrums. Hitting. Hair pulling. Just basically not understanding what he needs. There is probably some entrenched power struggles going on as well as he is a fair bit more manageable for my spouse.

And yet, here he is, leaning on my shoulder, stroking my hand and quietly watching TV. Which is why I keep… Continue

A Special Ed vent

Posted on September 3, 2010 at 7:45am 12 Comments 0 Likes

So I just watched my 8 year old struggle to locate the letter U. In an alphabet lineup. Eventually her 5 year old sister pointed it out for her. I've watched her fustrated to the point of tears trying to circle objects in groups, even just groups of two. Not able to count blocks accurately when trying to calculate perimeter.

And yet, she can read Popular Mechanics and Harry Potter.

In a way, I get it. I get why the teachers get this confused little polite smile when I insist… Continue

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