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Moms of Older Children, I Need Help / Advice
Asked by T.L. from Chicago
on April 10, 2008
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Moms of older kids....
I am in a real difficult spot. I need to put my almost-19-yr-old son out of the house. Before I sound like a cruel mother, I'll outline jus...
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- T., Search the NAMI website for your local chapter. They are a tremendous resource when you're looking for options. K
- T., Typically hospitals have social workers to help with different patient cases. I would start there. I would hope they would be able to recommend a place especial...
- Has he been diagnosed with anything? You mentioned medications, but have they labeled him with bipolar or something else? If so, I would look into the diagnosis furt...
Seeking Moms That Are Caregivers of Child with Brain Injury
Asked by M.S. from St. Louis
on March 9, 2008
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Would like to share experiences with Mom/Caregivers of child with brain injury
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- I don't have a child with TBI, but I am a person with a serious brain injury since I was 16 yrs. old and I'm 31 now. I was in a auto accident too. I was walking across...
- Hi M., I can't even begin to understand what you are going through as I have not had any incidents in my life that even come close! I noticed there are no responses h...
- Are you needing any clothes for the 4 year old little girl? We have alot of summer and winter clothes that we have bought our 4 year old daughter. Alot of the items ar...
Need Advice from Other Moms with Special Needs Kids About Ieps.
Asked by K. from Dallas
on March 21, 2008
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Hi. I have a son who will be turning three this year and will be attending preschool in Keller. He doesn't turn three until the end of the year but ECI and I have star...
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- I have dealt with school districts and IEPs for a few years now. The best advice I can give is that YOU are your child's greatest advocate. Learn all you can before ...
- I would recommend that you call The Arc of Greater Tarrant County. They have lots of resources on IEP's and dealing with the school districts. I did an internship th...
- I'm a special ed teacher, & you've gotten some great advice. Follow your gut. Educate yourself before the ARD. Communicate with the teacher & all other support staf...
Please Advise, I Need Something to Fill My Time
Asked by J.S. from Atlanta
on February 8, 2008
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Hello ladies! I recently quit my job to be able to spend more time with my children. Does anyone have any recommendations on clubs, associations, etc., that are avai...
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- Hi J.! I can so relate to what you are feeling right now. Five years ago I walked away from having a job...the only difference is that I remarried and had a baby rig...
- Hey J....This is T. from Dawsonville. Godbless you and your children. I stepped down from my job (WWEV Radio) about two years ago....It was great being a stay at ho...
- Hi J.. Since you asked, I'd love to tell you what I have found, for I was in the same situation as you. I'm a SAHM also in Cumming, right off Bethelview Rd. I found t...
Seeking Moms That May Have a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Asked by G.P. from Greensboro
on March 22, 2008
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I'm in need of support or just someone to talk to who may know about this disorder and how to help my grandchild.
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- I know of an online support group which I belonged to was a life saver for me. I had very little support except for this site. www.conductdisorders.com There are ...
- I found this site and it seems to be quite informative. Good luck and God bless you. http://www.radkid.org/index.html
- I would seek some counseling--there are providers who specialize in this disorder. The reason I recommend this now is that your grandchild is only 3 and this is the ti...
Thank You!
Asked by S.B. from Salinas
on January 10, 2008
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Looking for possible toddler play groups in Monterey/Salinas area to attend weekly or bi-montly. We are starting a music/movement parent and child group this month, ye...
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- Hello ladies, I wanted to add some suggestions. There are few groups that have formed on meetup.com for the Salinas/Monterey area. There are meetups in PG, Toro Park,...
- In Pacific Grove it's called Parent's Place. The have tons of drop-in classes either music, science, art, etc. They also have core classes which you have to sign up ...
- Hi, We are also looking for a playgroup for my grandson. He is 5 and has autism but is used to being around the children at Sunday School. We are homeschooling him ...
Seeking Therapy or Group for Bipolar ADHD 10 Year Old in Dallas Area
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on March 25, 2010
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I have a 10 year old nephew who is really having some trouble. He lives with my mom (his Grandmother) and she doesn't know what to do anymore. She has tried a couple...
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- Brain Balance seems good but it is quite pricey. They are an educational service not a medical service. You can read the book Disconnected Kids by Melillo to learn mor...
- I would definitely try Brain Balance. Its a learning and treatment facility that works using play therapy, exercises, diet recommendations and gives at-home instructi...
- Have you check out The Depression Bipolar Support Alliance? They have peer support groups, social functions, and educational nights. I know they have a group for adole...
Cuyahoga Falls Full Time Working Mom Looking for a Club
Asked by S.S. from Cleveland
on April 3, 2008
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I am looking to find a Mom group for social gatherings with our children. I have a 6 year old daughter (only child) and am interesting in meeting other Moms with child...
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- Hi S. I love this group. I am a SAHM but there is also WAHM and Full/part time working moms in the group. I have a 10 yr old daughter, 4 yr old son, 2 yr old daughter...
- Too bad you're in Cuyahoga Falls, S.! We have everything you're looking for here in Wadsworth. Let us know if you ever move out this way! ;) J.
- I have been in the area for a little over a year (Seven Hills) and I am also finding it hard to find groups for working moms. Please let me know if you hear of anything.
Mom's Clubs/playgroups - EAST Frisco/West McKinney
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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We live on the border of Frisco and McKinney and have a 6 month old son. I would love to meet Mom's in the area. Are there any moms clubs or playgroups, etc.?
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- Hi J.! If you go to www.momsclub.org, you can find a MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club for your area. I'm currently a member of the McKinney Central chapter and...
- I live in Melissa and have a 2 year old girl and would love to get together with some other Moms for playdates. J.
- J., You might also check out www.mops.org It's a wonderful group for "Mothers of Pre-Schoolers" (MOPS). I joined a group in Little Elm last year and it literally sav...
Seeking Single Mom's Group in Laurel Area.
Asked by L.M. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2008
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My 3.5 year old daughter will not sleep in her room at all, she never has, she has always slept in my bed because her dad felt she was too little to sleep by herself a...
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- As you know there are several schools of thought abou thaving kids sleep inyour bed, and books on the market abou tthe benefits of the family bed, and books saying tha...
- My daughter sleeps with me too. She is 16 months old, and I dont' mind it. However, we have another baby on the way and I'm sure there will be some adjusting in the ...
- Hello! The only way is to wean. It will be difficult because she is used to sleeping with you and will not happen overnight. You may have to stay in there with her ...
