Support Groups: Child
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ADHD Support
Asked by C.H. from Omaha
on February 12, 2008
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I will be going to my sons Ped. tomorrow to discuss the chance that he has ADHD ( i am almost positive that it will be a "he does" answer). I am scared to death. I do...
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- Here is what I have discovered that most pediatricians won't have a clue about. If your son has a yeast over growth (this is caused by having juice and lots of sweet ...
- I think our children are overwhelmed with choices, too many toys, too many books, too much tv. In hind sight I wish I would have put all the toys and books away excep...
- Dont you worry your son will be okay. My son we adopted has FASE ADHD Sensory Inacration, and is very Hyper active. I read this really good book its called Dont try h...
6 Year Old Diagnosed with ADHD
Asked by J.A. from Cincinnati
on July 1, 2008
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My 6 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD. I've been reading studies about children taking Omega-3 fish oil and improving as much as with Ritalin. Has anyone tried ...
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- Hi! I am the parent of 2 children diagnosed with ADHD. The oldest is 14 and the youngest is 8. My first question would be HOW was your child diagnosed? By whom? Wh...
- J.: Please contact your doctor about what types of medication might be right for your child. Also, talk with a Behavior Therapist. Let them do an evaluation with hi...
- Our oldest daughter had ADHD. We first took her off of ALL foods and drinks with red food dye in them and there was a huge improvement. We did Ritalin for a year the...
Support Groups
Asked by E.N. from Seattle
on March 11, 2008
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does anyone know of support groups for single parents with kids who have adhd or something similiar
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- CHADD is a national organization. Here is a recent email notice about a local meeting: Tuesday March 18th: Understanding IEP'S and 504 Plans: With Attorney J...
- Margit Crane is a Parenting Coach who specializes in ADD/ADHD Coaching. Her website is www.rocktheworldcoaching.com . She may have some ideas/resources.
- Hi E., I am a single mom as well. I have three boys and my youngest who is 8 is borderline ADHD. His older cousin had severe ADHD and I assisted raising her when ...
6 Year Old Anti Social Behavior
Asked by S.F. from Melbourne
on March 19, 2007
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I need a little help. I have a 6 year old daughter who would much rather play by herself all the time. She says she has no friends at school but is friends witht he gi...
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- My daughter is 4 years old and exhibited the same behavior. Everyone said she was extremely shy. I thought it was selective mutism b/c she didn't even speak to her t...
- Hi, I am a pre school teacher. I have many students with ADHD. I have seen a few of them want to play alone rather than other children and that's OK. I'm not a special...
- I have a 7 year old with ADHD and the same problems. I have put him into Karate. It has helped him so much. I see a more social child as he builds his confidence.
Testing a 5 Year Old for Adhd/hearing Loss
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on December 9, 2008
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My husband and i are in the process of getting our 5 year old in to be tested for adhd. This seems very young to me but i had add and i think i would have done much be...
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- If there is hearing loss it is most likely cause my the ear infections and fluid on the ears prior to the tubes. My son has tubes and the ENT was able to tell us based...
- An ADHD diagnosis is usually made by a psychologist who will look at rating scales, social/developmental history, educational and psychological test results to see if ...
- It sounds to me like you have reservations about the testing. I have ADHD and think those drugs suck!! I went all the way through school and got a college education wi...
6 Year Old Becoming More Violent at school...what to Do?
Asked by K.H. from Wausau
on February 4, 2012
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My 6 year old daughter started out a sweet girl who listened well. Now that she's in Kindergarten she's become progressivly violent to other students. I t started out ...
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- She obviously has some anger she is acting on. It sounds like she may still be dealing with anger from the divorce and is using this as her means to act on it. Did y...
- There are probably two issues going on. 1 - feelings from the divorce - is she seeing a counselor? 2 - she is lacking skills to manage at school so she is getting an...
- Kudos to you for seeing the problem and seeking assistance. It sounds like she's reacting to a lot of changes and really testing you and her dad on what she can get aw...
5 Year Old Gifted - Behavioral Issues
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on May 22, 2012
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Hi Mommas, Long post! I'm sorry!
I have a question about my 5 y.o. DS (Kinder in fall). He was diagnosed as expressive speech delayed a little over a year ago an...
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- Just because he is gifted doesn't mean he should be without discipline. As a matter of fact, I think discipline is more imperative because kids more advanced in any ar...
- I'm not all wrapped up in all that gifted labeling. Leave that at the bottom of your list and make sure you are raising a well rounded child that will be an asset to ...
- Looks like you've gotten a lot of good responses and have been studying up on what it means to be the parent of a gifted student. It isn't easy! My oldest (now 17) is...
How Do I Tell My 5 Year Old We Are Moving Out of State?
Asked by D.W. from Washington DC
on February 9, 2008
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My husband has recently accepted a job in another state. My 5 year old will finish the school year and then we will move. We have tried to get him excited about gett...
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- The same situation happened to me once. I really didn't want to move. We moved from WI to TN. I got depressed. Then God told me I should not get so attached. He w...
- I just made this type of move myself 3 years ago. It's not easy to tell your child but sooner the better so he can prepare. We just talked about how supportive we wo...
- Wow! When I read this, it sounded like my life almost 17 years ago. I will never forget when my husband came to me and asked me about the possibility of moving to an...
Desperate for Suggestions on Parenting a 6 Year Old Boy with ADHD & Depression
Asked by B.P. from Atlanta
on June 24, 2008
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My son is 6 years old and has struggled with Depression and ADHD since I can remember really. It took me a long time to finally admit that I couldn't manage this along...
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- B.: I have a testimonial that I wanted to share with you. P. ____@____.com My son Jacob age 9 yrs was suffering from ADHD and I was very interested in trying a nat...
- B., I feel your pain. My husband and I raised his adopted son who also had ADHD. Once we finally gave in and got the medicine for him it made such a difference. I deci...
- The concern you have for your son's condition will be a life-long emotion because you care so much for him and his well-being. I have a son with ADHD as well. He w...
Staying Home with 5 Year Old
Asked by A.C. from Tulsa
on September 16, 2008
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Hey everyone. I am a SAHM of a 5 year old little boy who is in pre k this year. I have two step kids, but they are not with us much. I have chosen to continue to stay...
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- Please do not let anyone try to make you think that you have to get a job!! Taking care of a 5 yr old, a husband, and a home is a full time job. I am in the exact op...
- You are very fortunate to be able to be a sahm. However for some reason you seem to be unsecure. Why is it so important what other people think? Enjoy your family! ...
- Since this is a different era, if you don't already have a degree you may consider getting one. SAHM truly doesn't last forever in the 21st century. Not placing your...
