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okie dokie so this blog is,,,extremely glitchy. i cant use messages or replies, or some of the other features, so i made a new blog. its @philodendronandfoxes

okie dokie so this blog is,,,extremely glitchy. i cant use messages or replies, or some of the other features, so i made a new blog. its @philodendronandfoxes

okie dokie so this blog is,,,extremely glitchy. i cant use messages or replies, or some of the other features, so i made a new blog. its @philodendronandfoxes

okie dokie so this blog is,,,extremely glitchy. i cant use messages or replies, or some of the other features, so i made a new blog. its @philodendronandfoxes

okie dokie so this blog is,,,extremely glitchy. i cant use messages or replies, or some of the other features, so i made a new blog. its @philodendronandfoxes

“State the idea you wish to express as clearly as possible, and in terms preschoolers can understand.” Example: It is dangerous to play in the street. ​​​​​​

“Rephrase in a positive manner,” as in It is good to play where it is safe.

“Rephrase the idea, bearing in mind that preschoolers cannot yet make subtle distinctions and need to be redirected to authorities they trust.” As in, “Ask your parents where it is safe to play.”

“Rephrase your idea to eliminate all elements that could be considered prescriptive, directive, or instructive.” In the example, that’d mean getting rid of “ask”: Your parents will tell you where it is safe to play.

“Rephrase any element that suggests certainty.” That’d be “will”: Your parents can tell you where it is safe to play.

“Rephrase your idea to eliminate any element that may not apply to all children.” Not all children know their parents, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play.

“Add a simple motivational idea that gives preschoolers a reason to follow your advice.” Perhaps: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is good to listen to them.

“Rephrase your new statement, repeating the first step.” “Good” represents a value judgment, so: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them.

“Rephrase your idea a final time, relating it to some phase of development a preschooler can understand.” Maybe: Your favorite grown-ups can tell you where it is safe to play. It is important to try to listen to them, and listening is an important part of growing.

In working on the show, Rogers interacted extensively with academic researchers. Daniel R. Anderson, a psychologist formerly at the University of Massachusetts who worked as an advisor for the show, remembered a speaking trip to Germany at which some members of an academic audience raised questions about Rogers’s direct approach on television. They were concerned that it could lead to false expectations from children of personal support from a televised figure. Anderson was impressed with the depth of Rogers’s reaction, and with the fact that he went back to production carefully screening scripts for any hint of language that could confuse children in that way.

In fact, Freddish and Rogers’s philosophy of child development is actually derived from some of the leading 20th-century scholars of the subject. In the 1950s, Rogers, already well known for a previous children’s TV program, was pursuing a graduate degree at The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary when a teacher there recommended he also study under the child-development expert Margaret McFarland at the University of Pittsburgh. There he was exposed to the theories of legendary faculty, including McFarland, Benjamin Spock, Erik Erikson, and T. Berry Brazelton. Rogers learned the highest standards in this emerging academic field, and he applied them to his program for almost half a century.

i haven’t worn anything but this hoodie in 234 days

all jean outfit (or, joutfit)

somebody’s step dad at like, chili’s

forest lesbian. you know.

business twink

beach grandpa

jeff goldblum

folk singer who plays banjo and is also a vampire

swashbuckling knave

hipster barista in a beanie that everyone has had a crush on probably

dapper necromancer

twenties jazz club singer (with top hat)

mysterious figure in the corner of a cafe on a rainy day with their hat brim pulled low and a cold, half-finished cup of coffee sitting on the table in front of them, forgotten

surfer dūd

lounge shorts safari guy

gym jock with the tank top where the arm holes go all the way down

a pretty standard arrangement for engagement rings. a raised stone is better than nothing. 3/10

a lovely, simple, elegant wedding band. a classic anybody would be pleased to get married with. useless in a fight. 0/10

huge. tacky. kinda pretty tho. but look at that raised diamond in the center. you could easily break someone’s tooth with this. 7/10

also huge and tacky. at first glance you’d think the rounded edge might not cause much damage but look at how those rows of diamonds are raised in the second view. you could really rip up someone’s face. 9/10

this one is almost elegant. no sharp edges, but it’s solidly built. you would cause more damage with the ring on than off, which is a solid basis for choosing an engagement ring. 5/10

a lovely design, i enjoy open filigree. however im not sure how said filigree would stand up to the impact of being slammed into someone’s face. 2/10

the twisting design is pretty, but im not entirely sure that socking someone in the jaw wouldnt break off those stones. it looks somewhat reinforced but do you really want to leave the Punching Power of  your engagement ring up to chance? i wouldnt. two raised stones tho. 6/10, pending experimentation

HAHAHAHA holy shit. thats Five raised stones, with reinforced prongs, for maximum damage at any angle. i highly recommend this ring both for its sapphire centerpiece and its capacity for causing pain. 10/10

That filigree you gave 2/10? much sturdier than the filigree tacky rings… Trust me. Those are super hollow and light on the settings so that they aren’t too heavy or expensive. (and so they don’t roll on your finger)

Also worth noting:

White gold = sturdier than yellow gold (which is why most prongs are in white)

Now, if you want a ring that’ll hold up to socking someone in the nose, may I suggest 10kt white gold (hardest of gold options, sturdier than silver, and more reasonable than platinum)

See how thick all that metal is? It’s not going to cave in on you.

And you can do this with it:

DISCLAIMER: I am not a professional dog trainer, vet or suchlike, I’m just a pseron with a very smart animal and this is what’s worked for me, follow this advice with caution and if you really need help, ask your vet.

The Truth is, we didn’t actually get Arwen to stop any of that.  She’ll still get into the trash/on the roof/chase any game that comes into the yard.  But! there are ways to Manage Doggy Impulses:

1. Think from the dog’s perspective about what makes thise Forbidden Enrichments so much more appealing than all her other enrichments.  Possiblities might include:

She’s bored with her regular food/treats, and Human Food/Garbage smells much more appealing.  Solution: Regularly chaning up the flavor of her food/treats to keep her more interested in her intended enrichment

She’s getting on the table because she wants to see out the window/She’s getting on the Roof becuase she wants to see out of the yard. (very common in herding/livestock guardian dogs) Solution: Improve her visibility in acceptable ways: ottomans in front of windows, clambable tower in the middle of the yard that lets her see out of it.

She doesn’t actually want the Forbidden Object, She’s getting into things so you’ll pay atention to her.  Solution: This is actually Charlie’s thing- If he wants me to put away the laptop and play with him, he’ll pick up pieces of food/garbage and walk past my line of sight.  The solution is to play with/exercise her more.

2. Sometimes, Things Just Gotta Be Locked Up.  Sometimes, the Forbidden Enrichment is SO appealing that the dog will go for it every time becuase the pleasure they get from it outweighs the consequences.  Arwen and Mazel are/were both animals that would go for the food on the counter every single time, no matter what. Charlie will tear up any plushie he finds, whether it’s his or not. Solutions Include:

Food gets thawed in the fridge or microwave, not on the counter.  This is also safer for the humans in the house.

Furniture that shouldn’t be climbed on is moved away from windows where they would make good viewpoints.  If it can’t be moved, it’s covered to protect from doggy claws and fur.

Garbage cans are kept behind cloed doors (i.e. under the sink, in a closet, or in rooms that can be closed off like the garage.)

Dishes are cleared immediately after dinner to reduce scraps temptation.

Plushies and other destroyables are kept on high shelves out of temptation’s way.

For larger destroyables like furniture, spray with white vinegar to make them taste bad.

Close off rooms with things you don’t want doggo getting into.  The Laundry room has the pilot light semi-exposed in this hosue.  That door is ALWAYS shut.

Remember: It’s a lot easier on you to slightly rearrange your house and schecule than to get a dog’s kidney’s pumped.

3. Advanced Technique: Using Your Words.  IF you have a particularly emotionally intelligent dog, overacting how upset you are might buy her a clue that Doing The Thing Makes You Sad.  As in, saying “Oh No! This Hurt Me!  I am Sad!” and over-emote like you’re demonstrating emotions for a toddler.  Like when a puppy nips you while playing and you overplay how much you’ve been hurt so they know not to do it again.