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Adhd
Asked by M.K. from Albuquerque
on February 21, 2011
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my son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD he is 4 years old and he was kicked out of his school (pre K) I am very upset but nothing that I can do. I need any advi...
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- ADHD does not cause the "mouthy" behavior. I do agree with ReverandRuby about looking into things. You might look at: http://itsnotmental.blogspot.com/2009/04/is-it-ad...
- I read that sleep deprivation can mimic ADHD. Be sure he is getting 10-11 hours a night.
- Four seems young for an ADHD diagnosis. My son was in second grade and my daughter was in third when they were diagnosed but neither of them have the hyperactive type...
Support for Teenagers Lossing Their Father to Cancer, and Angry at Mom
Asked by S.M. from Colorado Springs
on September 10, 2011
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How can I help my nephew who is 16, and my niece is 17? They lost their father 2 mos ago to cancer. They were being raised by dad for the last 3 1/2 yrs. Mom up and l...
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- Do they confide in you? If they do, the best thing you can do is listen, and mirror their feelings. Then, after you have done that, give them some guidance and words...
- Oh dear. I totally agree with you that they are not greiving properly at all. Could you invite them to come 'cool off' and stay with you for a few weeks and in that ti...
- Under the very best of circumstances, anger IS part of the grieving process. They have double anger. Anger at their mom for leaving and now anger at their dad for le...
Adhd
Asked by J.R. from Buffalo
on February 21, 2007
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My son is in the 2nd grade. Since he started school in 2002, he has had nothing but problems and every teacher (except last year's) has told me the same things over an...
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- my son was just tested after 8 years of hell. he is on meds now and what a change. he is great. his grades are better and his attidute is better. your ex needs to no i...
- Some kids do need medication to help them focus...and there is nothing wrong with medicating him if he really needs it. A moter of twins with Autism and ADHD once sai...
- Doctors are very eager to put children on medication these days. I know that doesn't sound right, but unfortunately it is. It's the same for adults. Everyone's just ru...
Should I Attend Support Group for Marriage Problems?
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on June 1, 2008
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Hi there. I am in a period where my husband is in a foul mood. This comes up regularly. I know some of the reasons for its origins, but usually he gets into his moods...
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- You might want to read a book called "The Dance of Anger." I've felt the same way, that I'm always the one doing the emotional work. One of the main points in the book...
- Ok I did not read all the responses but I have to say there is more then one side to this situation in that-no, you can't fix it alone, but Yes-you can and should get...
- My daughter once tried counseling with marriage problems and it seemed to have made it a lot worse. It seems there is always one more at fault which angers that person...
Need to Find a Wig Store for My Mom & Looking for a Breast Cancer Support Group
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on October 16, 2008
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My mom had breast cancer 20 years ago and had a double mastectomy and reconstruction - she didn't have to do chemo or radiation. She recently found a lump next to one...
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- Hi D.! I have some info I'd like to share with you - here's my email: ____@____.com I have 2 friends - one finished 2 years ago and another just now finishing...s...
- My Mother-in-Law owns a wig shop--it's called Sylvia's Wigs. It's in Dallas but it's supposedly one of the best. I don't know much about wigs, but they've been in busi...
- I am not familiar with any support groups, etc. I do have a couple of friends who were diagnosed with cancer and they swear by a place called Mimi's in Richardson....
Possitive Outlets for Children with ADHD
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on March 1, 2008
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I live in the North Hollywood area and was wondering if there are any support groups and/ or children activities for children with ADHD?
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- Non medical support for kids with ADHd exists at TrueHope.com. First nutritional supplementation that is being studied at Harvard and Calgary Behaviour Psyche that is ...
- Shanes Inspiration Groyps/playgrounds.....Start taking fish oil supplements and changing diet makes a huge difference. Jenny Mccarthy books was amazing. Under the Sea ...
- Hello, Mommy - It's a bit out of your way, but there's a program in La Canada that helps such kids with social skills; they meet once a week after school. The prog...
Secondary Infertilty - Advice and Support Needed!
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on August 23, 2008
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Wondering if anyone can share their story or offer advice and support about secondary infertilty issues. We've been trying for another child and recently went through...
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- Christine, Are you charting your cycles? (forgive me for stating the obvious if you are...) Charting is SO useful to you and to your RE to help explain the unexpla...
- My first child was a "surprise". However, we also had to receive help for our second two. (Tried for 2 years, then tried for six.) We have to go through the same proce...
- Sounds incredibly familiar! We avoided the traditional route and went for alternative treatments as we had similiar fears about multiples, etc... . We went with a chin...
Looking for Natural Remedies for ADD
Asked by S.P. from Pittsburgh
on March 26, 2009
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Hi, My friend has an 8 year old son exhibiting symptoms of ADD (primarily trouble focusing). Of course the docs are recommending Ritalin, but she would like to find s...
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- Just on tv today on the doctors... They where saying ..food dyes cause some of these issues..even cancer..whisch i now have i am surefrom the carmal dye...look up" doc...
- Deffinately try to avoid any foods with red dye.
- CrainoSacral Therapy helps with ADD. Go on www.upledger.com under find a practitioner, preferably one that took the pediatric CST course. If it's allergies NAET Namb...
Seeking Support Group/parenting Classes in OKC
Asked by J.K. from Oklahoma City
on October 1, 2006
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I have a son who is nine and has been diagnosed as MR (mentally retarded) For years I have been struggling with his behavior and I still am not sure what to do sometim...
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- I do not know of any classes but my sister used to work for a chiropractor (sp?) that saw only children (regardless of age) w/ autism, MR, etc. I am sure they would kn...
- J., Though I am now raising two "normal" children I have kept special needs children in the past. I know that the Children's Hospital in Bethany might have some day c...
- I am not a mother of an MR child but I am a Sister of an MR brother. I am not sure where to go but you can call 211 and they will be able to point you in the right way...
My Son's "Different" -- So Much That I Need to Support Him Specially?
Asked by D.S. from Boston
on March 24, 2011
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Hi there,
since birth of our daughter (now three), our son (five) seems ever so much more different. We always knew he was a bit odd, but did not worry. What i am w...
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- D., Call the nearest Children's Hospital and get an appointment with a Developmental Pediatricain. You have more than enough reason to do so. The eye contact is o...
- In the mean time you can pick up the book "out of synch child". It was such a great help to me. I never got my son tested, but that was so him at that age. The boo...
- I think as a society we are ever so much into labeling...that being said, my very own 3 year old has tested on the Autism Spectrum, his "label" is PDD-NOS, which as ne...
