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Should I Let the Kids at My Daughters School Know She Has Asperger Syndrome?
Asked by D.W. from Detroit
on April 27, 2007
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I was told last year that my daughter has asperger syndrome. It is high functioning autism in case anyone don't know. I know I had never heard of it before. I had been...
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- D., I am a mother of one child who is 7 who has aspergers and a son who is 10 who is autistic. Frist of all I want to say how wonderful you are! I know all to well w...
- I am a daycare provider, different than a teacher but also working with kids. Personally I think that if your daughter is 15 then maybe ask her what she wants to do wi...
- Hi D., Yes, you should share this with the school and children. We are in the Clarkston school district, which is very well known for their excellence in dealing wit...
Needing Tips on Keeping Myself Feeling like a Woman
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on August 23, 2009
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I have an 8 year old and an almost 2 year old and I watch 2 kids all week too. Needless to say, I don't have alot of time/energy to keep myself looking good. That is c...
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- Get some hot lingerie, Mommy! Nothing helps you feel more feminine than knowing you have something sexy underneath!
- I don't know much about beauty products, I get all my makeup at the Target. I do love Mabelline's powder that mimics the Bare Essentials. I have both and can't tell ...
- I feel ya sister! I only have 1 daughter but already can tell I'm getting in a rut so thanks for the inspiration! :) When I do take the time to get "dressed," I mak...
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...
Bad Attitude "Nothing's Ever Fun!"
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on August 16, 2009
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My husband is terribly pessimistic. I used to think it was his way of being funny, but, well, turns out he's serious. He complains constantly, too.
It seems to be gen...
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- Hi, S.. A couple thoughts jump to mind. First, gene pools are weird and strong. I see similiar phraseology of my kids, husband, and his family, too (more on that in...
- Pessimism is a learned behavior, but it still passes through family, because that's the environment. And I agree that you want to keep your boys from learning it. It's...
- My husband is not the same but similar he doesn’t what to do anything but once out doing something he enjoys himself. Your boys may be watching your husband and bel...
6 Year Old Driving Me Crazy
Asked by M.C. from San Diego
on August 13, 2009
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My husband and I are struggling w/our son's behavior. The past several months have been challenging but things are getting worse. He is having tantrums, about everythi...
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- Hi, I keep recommending this book that another mom said I should read. It's called, "How to Behave So Your Children Do, Too!" by Sal Severe. It was awesome! He stre...
- Hi M C, My 4 year-old had been exhibiting some of the same behavior and I read some glowing reviews on a book titled: Have a New Kid by Friday by, Dr. Kevin Leman. ...
- Kids can be challenging for sure. Have you talked to his ped. about his behavior? There could be something going on there to trigger him. You didn't mention his behavi...
Choosing a Counselor
Asked by R.Y. from Dallas
on December 17, 2008
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I have an 8th grade daughter that is having a difficult time with her self-esteem and friend issues. We think counseling would benefit her. Do any of you have experiec...
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- I don't know any of the counselors listed, but I do recommend you find one that your daughter is very comfortable talking to - even going to several until she finds th...
- http://www.myplanocounselor.com/ Deborah Kabrane is the best! She is interactive and helpful from the get go... no listening for 9 months to give you an opinion or...
- Linda Alexander in Richardson is excellent, is licensed in family therapy and is very good with teenagers. She helped our youngest son when he was really struggling to...
Three Year Old Self-esteem
Asked by N.H. from Topeka
on August 10, 2009
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My three year old used to ask us all the time if we still loved her even when she was in trouble. Just in the past couple weeks it has turned into "Mommy doesn't love...
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- In my opinion.... it's the drama queen in her. haha! You are NOT failing her. I had a little drama queen. Some kids just seem to come with that built in. I think s...
- When our son(3) gets in trouble we explain why he wasn't supposed to what he did, blah blah blah, but then when we're done, we always tell him we love him and then giv...
- Have you heard of "The Five Love Languages"? The original was geared towards couples, but there is now one out for children. The basic concepts are Words of Affirmat...
My 7 Year Old Is Being Considered for Retention Because of Reading
Asked by A.A. from Houston
on May 1, 2008
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I have a 7 year old son who has problems with his reading level. His birthday is August 16, 2000. I have an older son who is 15 years old and has ADD and is dyslexic...
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- First let me say I am sorry you are going through this and secondly that I know how you feel. My oldest has had problems since about 4th grade with a learning disabli...
- Hi A., My son is 7 and was retained in his 1st grade class for the same reason. The school had a reading recovery class that they had just taken away the year before ...
- Call The Joy School. ###-###-#### http://thejoyschool.org/ Sounds exactly like my son, except the testing (private) indicated dyslexia and dysgraphia (trouble writ...
Wondering About Having a Third......
Asked by M.G. from Omaha
on August 6, 2009
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I am a married mother of two, my daughter is seven and my son is four. They are wonderful kiddos and the light of my life. The last two years have been quite a stresso...
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- I was on antidepressants all thru my 2nd pregnancy and while nursing. It is more about which med your on. If it is helping, why rock the cart. Talk to your Dr or si...
- Just a thought here...... could your job be to much? I know that when I work to many hours everything else falls apart. If I were you I would take a really good loo...
- I think you already know that you should probably wait. Just because your plan was to have 3 doesn't mean that plans can't or shouldn't change. Think about it this w...
