My kid was a very colicky baby. Parenting is rough. The fact that you feel like a bad parent means you are most definitely not a bad parent.

In kangaroos and other jumping animals it’s even further refined to saltatory locomotion

It’s a tough age. I remember the struggle all too well, and many nights I fell asleep before my kid did. I’m not sure if it’s their chance to control something when so much of their life is out of their control at this age. Hopefully you can find something that works better for all of you

But I can’t close them, I need to remember! I don’t know what I need to remember any more but they seem important

See also: my 473 open browser tabs

Since it sounds like he’s used to you or your wife being there, you can try slowly removing yourself. What we did with our kid is start with a parent sitting or laying next to the bed, then every few days moving a little closer to the bedroom door. We’d still stay until they fell asleep.

Our kid got most anxious when we got to the part where moving put us out of their room, so we did that step a little more slowly where we stayed at the entrance of the bedroom but would have to leave the room for increasingly longer periods of time (go get a book to read, go to the bathroom, etc). They struggle with anxiety in general though, so your kid may not have this hurdle.

We too keep books next to their bed which they can read or look at until they get sleepy. We also have a volcano lamp we turn on at night they can watch.

This sounds amazing!

I do feel like especially in school smart phones have become more “essential,” both for the kids and the parents. We live in a rural area where some areas have no cell service and not everywhere has affordable internet access. Yet at least monthly I’ve had to fill something out or sign something in an app or online. Plus most of the middle and high school teachers use Google Classroom for assignments and providing materials.

The good thing is my kid’s school does make sure to have a chromebook for every kid, but they typically stay at school unless it’s a virtual learning day. Also the kids have to turn their cell phone in when they get to school and pick it up at the end of the day.

Good luck Indira, this internet stranger is hoping this time it’s the right family

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Thinking of you and sending comfort.

I’m sorry for this setback. It’s especially hard when it’s our pets. I hope the surgery goes well, and I know she can feel your love and it comforts her.

That glare. Hope you’re ok OP!

In the US at least, generic medicines have to have the same active drug in them, but the other ingredients can be different

Also TIL (from the WebMD article I linked) they’re allowed up to a 15% difference in how the body absorbs them

I definitely got em just for the kids too

(I won’t tell if you don’t)

The cake bandit one is on their bonfire site

For younger kids, Sesame Street and PBS Kids have great learning game apps that don’t collect much data. My kid also enjoyed the Lego Duplo games.

For drawing Sketchbook is good.

Quick, pretend to go back to sleep so you don’t ruin her valentine biscuit surprise

[glances outside at the 6+” on the ground]

I won’t start seeds for about another 2 months, so please keep me updated on your plants so I can garden vicariously until then!

I did order a micro cherry tomato variety the other day that I’m excited to try in my tabletop hydroponic setup. They’re only supposed to grow to be 9” or so tall. I’m really curious how many tomatoes such a small plant may produce. But even if it’s not many, I’m still looking forward to fresh tomatoes in winter.

I can tell how much you care for her, so I know she’ll get back to her best whether that’s 8 km again or a new best

Congrats, that’s a big step! My kid loved (well still loves even as an almost teenager) things you stick to the side of the tub and pour water through.

Similar to this, if you don’t have anything like it yet for bath time. Great to do together and something he can do on his own too.