Support Groups: Child
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ADD / ADHD Help!
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on December 10, 2008
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My 5 year old son was just dianosed with ADHD. We have been having a lot of behavior issues at school and home. After several months I finally talked with Pedi about...
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- You can avoid medication ALTOGETHER if you take your son to a CLINICAL nutritionist. They are doctors but use whole food supplements rather than medications. And they ...
- I have to side with your husband, too. Meds usually mask the problem, but don't address the root cause. If you don't want to put your son on meds there are many prove...
- Hi there, You have an option before you go the med route. There is a safe nutritional supplement, developed by a nutrition Scientist that has helped many kids with AD...
Seeking Help with Reading for My 6 Year Old Daughter
Asked by C.N. from Raleigh
on October 27, 2009
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My daughter has been having trouble learning how to read. She gets frustrated very quickly and wants to just give up. She trys to sound out all the words, even words...
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- My daughter is six and had exactly the same problem at the beginning of this year- I could have written your question until the beginning of the month! (My son has AD...
- Hi C., My oldest daughter was reading in two weeks with the Phonics Game. My second however was not reading AT ALL at SEVEN. We worked, got her a tutor, worked some...
- You've probably recieved a lot of advice about this... but as a soon to be mom, i know that i will probably worry about every little thing that doesnt seem right with ...
Seeking Moms' in Autism Support Groups
Asked by F.S. from Fayetteville
on May 16, 2009
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Just requesting some support and tips on how to deal with an autistic child. I learn something new everyday.
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- Please look at www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to inform the public about causes of most neurological disorders such ...
- I have a teen autistic son. I recommend the yahoo group called reversingautism. I hope you join. The information I have received there has helped me more than anywhere...
- Are you in the Memphis area? If so there is a place called Autism Solution Center http://www.autismsolutioncenter.com/ that might be able to help you. I've met 2 volu...
Help Support
Asked by R.K. from Jacksonville
on August 30, 2006
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Has anyone had to deal with their child being sexually abused? I need some support and or advice.
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- My daughter was abused when she was 12. She became severely depressed, wanted to die, still has a voice in her head that reviews her day...If your child is in school,...
- Hi, I am sorry you are going through this. First thing is first. Please go to the police. Let this person get in trouble, no matter who it is. Second.. get your...
- I have some advice for you since this has happened to me but i don't feel very comfortable talking about it where everyone else can see it. If you want you can send m...
Very Unfocused 5 Year Old Boy in Kinder. HELP!!!!!!
Asked by L.B. from San Diego
on January 29, 2008
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I getting letters home saying that my son is not focused and he won't do his work ect. He is very bright, he just likes to play people. If he can get away with not d...
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- When there is a problem with kids, one of the best things you can do is help him to own the problem. Explain what the dimensions of the problems are and why you care ...
- Take him out of school for a year and see if it helps. or... you can ask the school psycholigist what they think...but remember you are his Mom. Talk with the teach...
- Hi L., My daughter (6 at the time)would do the drama reward thing at school, crying everyday for attention. She loves to perform so likes attention focused on her. We...
Grief Support
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on October 4, 2007
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I know this isn't a nice subject, but I am looking for a grief support group in the Fort Worth / Arlington area. I am finding plenty for hospice, cancer and things li...
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- I don't have any advice, but I just wanted to say I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
- I know that Altamesa Church of Christ has a grief support. I would also call some local churches to see what they have to offer. Wedgwood Baptist offers Counciling ...
- My sister and brother-in-law lost a child some years ago, under different circumstances. I called her and asked for her help in how to respond to your request. She tol...
Support for My Sister
Asked by B.B. from Omaha
on September 11, 2006
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Hi, my sister which is a single parent has been coming to my house with severe depression, she is having trouble with her teenager daughter which is age 13, she is tal...
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- B. - the EAP suggestion is a good one; many times, if ANYONE in the family has the benefit from work, it applies to the entire family. Also, Family Services is a good ...
- B. ~ Your sister may be able to apply for the Oregon Health Plan, which is health/dental/mental health insurance provided through the state at no/low cost. In the p...
- B., Have your sister try Catholic Charities. It is not just for Catholics and they do not try to convert you. I am a single mother and my son had a problem when his...
Almost 5 Year Old Acts Differently at Home than He Does at Daycare
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on January 2, 2008
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My almost 5 year old is fine at home, acts like your typical preschool boy. But some days at Daycare, he's disruptive, mouthy, hits, laughs when disciplined, and gene...
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- I wouldn't remove him from the daycare it self that is probaly not the problem. He's either having fun "testing" his teachers and you the parents or he needs harshe...
- If daycare is having that much difficulty handeling him, you need to find a new one. Daycare teachers are supposed to have enough training that they can act before the...
- I have a 5 year old and also work as a school social worker. It's difficult to know what is going on with your son without being able to watch the interactions betwee...
Support Groups for Adhd Parents
Asked by R.F. from New Orleans
on March 26, 2008
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I have a 7 year old with ADHD/Impulsivity who has trouble focusing at school. He is on medication. Any suggestions on how to help him focus at school?
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- My godchild was diagianosed with adhd @ 6 years old they put her on medicine and come to find out they medicine just made her act out even more, and potty on herself @...
- There are lots of tools that can be used at home and school: make sure all subject areas are very organized in folders and notebooks (therefore easy to locate and not...
- Hi R.. My son was diagnosed this year with ADD. We use a combination of medication (for calming/focus) and therapy (for behavior modification). We have also incorpora...
Support for Hubby
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on September 27, 2012
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My husband is going through a really tough time at his new job. He's only been with this company for about 6 months and his manager has decided basically to fire him....
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- Hi M., Sorry your family is going through a tough time. You're not alone. You're obviously a loving wife and mom to ask for help. When my husband gets frustrated wit...
- You can't keep him sane. As a man, he will be concerned with what his responsibility to your family is. Just as you are concerned with being Super Mom due to the circu...
- Sometimes jobs just aren't a good fit. That doesn't mean it's your husband's fault or that he did anything wrong. It might not have been a good match to begin with, ...
