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Did anyone else have horrible pains in their calves as a kid that was just chalked up to “growing pains” ?

I recently had a positive Beighton score from my physical therapist and was also told I have upper crossed syndrome (postural/muscle imbalance).

I’m trying to better understand hypermobility and whether people in similar situations typically see a rheumatologist or geneticist, or if physical therapy is usually enough on its own.

I don’t have any dislocations or major injury history, mostly just general discomfort with posture and movement that my PT is working on. However, growing up I had these horrible pains in my calves, but they were just brushed off as “growing pains”.

I know that hypermobility can affect your whole body, and I always like to take a proactive approach with my health and would love to learn more about my hypermobility.

Today was my first day in a non-classroom setting and I genuinely can’t believe the difference in environment.

I forgot what it felt like to not be constantly overstimulated with 20+ kids in front of me at all times.

What do you mean there’s actual downtime in the day?

What do you mean I can step away for a few minutes and not feel like everything will fall apart?

What do you mean my supervisor just orders me what I need without me having to buy everything out on my own?

I’m just kind of in shock at how different the pace and atmosphere is compared to a classroom. It feels like my nervous system can actually breathe for the first time in a while.

One thing I’ve been reflecting on as I transition away from teaching is that I often felt like I had to be someone I’m not just to maintain basic respect and keep a classroom functioning.

For context, I only student taught and worked as a substitute. I never landed a full-time teaching position (it’s very competitive where I live), so maybe my perspective is different from those who had their own classrooms.

But I constantly felt like I had to put on a specific persona. I’m naturally pretty quiet, calm, and reserved, and I just don’t naturally have that “command presence” that seems to make classroom management come more easily for some people. I felt like I was constantly trying to be “on” in a way that didn’t come naturally to me, and it was exhausting.

I also felt like I had to constantly have my head on a swivel. If I wasn’t actively scanning and monitoring everything, things would start to slip really quickly, and I was always trying to stay ahead of what might happen next.

I don’t think I disliked working with children. What I struggled with was feeling like my natural personality wasn’t enough to manage a classroom and that I had to perform a role all day long just for things to run smoothly.

Did anyone else feel like teaching required you to be someone different from who you naturally are?

Generally, which car will be more reliable and last longer? Looking at 2023 or newer.

Anyone else experience this?

Is it fear, carelessness, or do some people expect everyone already on the highway to accommodate their speed?

I also find it really stressful to be behind them because if faster traffic is coming up behind us, it feels like I’m the one in the most vulnerable position to get rear-ended while trying to merge safely.

I told someone I recently got a job in Early Intervention and they mentioned situations where you might walk into homes that have things like roaches or bedbugs. Now it got me thinking a bit.

In those kinds of situations, are you expected to continue the visit, or are you able to respectfully and professionally leave and handle it with your supervisor?

Just trying to understand what actually happens in practice so I’m not overthinking it before starting.

Also, I planned on carrying a small tote bag around for my computer and any other items. Should I not do this now in case a home has infestations? I don’t want to bring any infestations home with me.

Early Intervention (EI) is for babies and toddlers (birth to age 3) who have developmental delays or disabilities or may be at risk. Instead of a school setting, everything is focused on working with families in real life, home routines, play, mealtimes, and everyday moments, to support development early on.

Depending on your state, the job might be listed as an Early Interventionist, Developmental Therapist, Developmental Specialist, or Service Coordinator.

The work is really hands-on and family focused. It can include developmental assessments, figuring out eligibility, helping build individual service plans (similar to IEPs), coaching caregivers during visits, coordinating services, and connecting families with resources and supports. You also work as part of an interdisciplinary team with other professionals like PTs, OTs, SLPs, and social workers, depending on the child’s needs.

It has been interesting learning how different it is from a classroom setting, but it still feels very rooted in child development and supporting families in a meaningful way.

My job has standard hours (8–4), but I’ve been told some families can only meet before 8am or after 4pm.

In reality, how often does that actually happen for you? Are you regularly working outside a normal workday?

Hi everyone,

I’m starting my first Early Intervention service coordinator job soon in New England. The program uses a coaching model for home visits, and I’m a little nervous because I don’t really have experience with coaching families.

I understand the basics (supporting caregivers, embedding strategies into routines, not just directly “teaching”), but I’m worried about not knowing what to say in the moment or how to know if I’m doing it correctly.

How did you know you were doing coaching right at first?

Is it normal for it feel awkward in the beginning?

Any tips for what to focus on early on?

My dad makes loud wet smacking noises when he eats that I can literally hear from another room. I don’t even know how it’s possible for him to chew as loud and wet as he does. I can’t even recreate the sounds myself. On top of that he’s constantly clearing his throat, coughing, smacking gum, slurping his drinks etc

I cannot tune it out. Like at all. Every time I have to repeatedly listen to it I just get this instant wave of irritation and anger.

And when I do react, he acts like I’m the one with the problem or that I’m overreacting.