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Where are all these speech needs coming from…?

4th year in schools. Started with a caseload size of 30 in 2022-23. Going into 2026-27 with 75+…mainly students transitioning from Birth-5/Early Intervention to Pre-K.

Would anyone be interested in sharing their thoughts on how they think speech needs have become so heavy and in-demand?

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u/Neither-Analysis9882 — 3 days ago

Professionally fitted and still lifting out of boots

Not sure how to fix this issue. No matter how tight I tie my boots and laces. My heels are still lifting. I was professionally fitted to be a size 6.5 with Jacksons. During forward strokes, my heels start lifting after 30 min of skating. Is this typical?

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u/Neither-Analysis9882 — 9 days ago

Upset over possible scam…

Locked my keys in my car at work. Called a LOCAL mobile locksmith. Talked on the phone about my situation, said it was an easy $75 to travel up the road and unlock it. Sounds fair.

He arrives, takes two minutes to unlock it. He then states it will be $290 for the weekend and travel fee. I ask about the price he gave on the phone, he hands me his business card and he takes off after just stating it’s the fee I’m required to pay.

I call him and ask for a refund and tell him that I’m unhappy with being told one price then getting billed for another. He tells me there’s a video recording and states I agreed and that I’m a liar? Then hangs up the phone..I look at his business card…no name, the numbers don’t match…I’m heartbroken.

Unsure what to do or if it’s a reasonable price..Tried to dispute the charge and have to wait til Monday to fully resolve the issue..

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u/Neither-Analysis9882 — 1 month ago

Getting wisdom teeth removed awake: tell me all I need to know

Was told my wisdom teeth wound never budge since they didn’t after age 25. Surprise: they did 🥲

Getting them removed awake because I’m terrified of being put asleep. Bought the facial wrapped ice pack.

What do really need to know or prep for pre/mid/post-oral surgery?

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u/Neither-Analysis9882 — 2 months ago

Singular child placements?

28F, single foster mom. How likely is it to have a single child paced in your home? Is it as rare as it seems?

I have just started and recently been certified to foster. Being single, my agency and I determined 1 child (I’m approved for 2) would be a good fit.

I’ve heard stories that some placements can take up to a year when you don’t take a sibling set…

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u/Neither-Analysis9882 — 2 months ago

28F, single, full-time employment. I live in a rural neighborhood, small town. Started foster care journey and meeting other prospective parents in classes. Does anyone else not feel like they fit in as a single foster parent? A lot of answers for single foster parents in my classes have been, “call your own parents!” when given a tough situation. My parents are deceased and my siblings live farther away. I have my small knit community and feel like my classes are so out of touch with the reality of being a single person who works…

Any advice besides “call your own mom if you need an extra hour to sleep or a break.” 🙃🥲??

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u/Neither-Analysis9882 — 4 months ago