Forum: Children Behavior Challenges

The boys do not get out of school till May 24th but report cards just went online this afternoon and I checked older DS out. He did really well. We knew he would get a good report because we have to sign every test and he got all A's on his tests and projects except one B so no surprise really. It...

We met with Kyler's pediatrician on Friday and she has prescribed Focalin XR 5mg. He has school assessment tests this Tuesday and Wednesday so we won't start the medication until after those are done. Kyler has realized on his own if he wears ear buds and listens to music while doing his...

DD seems to have issues taking the LA, or extended release meds. While they seem to work OK they give her migraines, stomach upset, aggrivates her reflux to no end, and generally makes her a miserable child. So the doc and I came to the conclusion that there was something in the long acting or...

Disorder of Written Expression Developmental Coordination Disorder Motor Coordination Disorder (Dysgraphia) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (combined type) Now we have to schedule a visit to his pediatrician. And then the schools. I was a little surprised by the other disorders. ...

DD, 26mo with a little sis arriving in a week, is all of a sudden very fearful of the bath tub. The mere mention of a bath sends her into tears. Baths have never been great, 80% of the time the hair rinsing results in tears but before the hair rinsing, last task, the fun of playing in the tub...

Those of you that do a short term afternoon boost of an RX or those that have done it, how do you do it? Dr. said to have DS take the ER Ritalin in the early am to get him through school. (this is usually taken at 6:30 am) Then if needed he could take the short term mehtylphenidate in the afternoon...

Kyler had a really bad morning. On Sunday he got grounded from the Wii because he kept playing a one player game even though we told him many times to finish it and play a 3 player game so his brothers could play. This morning, he couldn't play Wii, but found out Kaden was playing a one player...

Hi all, I am dipping my toe into this forum although it might be premature. We are having some behavior issues with our oldest DS but can't tell if it's normal teenage "laziness" or if there's something deeper. He turned 14 at the end of February and is in 8th grade....this year has been a...

How did the appointment go???

DS has had an awesome week at school. No color changes for his behavior (well one, but it went higher for doing something very good). I think that this may be the first week since starting 2nd grade that has happened. He had a quiz and a test in math (seems to be the subject that he has the...

Things have been crazy around the house lately. Both the boys had colds/coughs/allergies the same week my Mom broke her arm. To top it off younger DS got a high fever this past week end so I've been trying to take care of the boys in between caring for my Mom but trying not to pass on our germs to...

We are now only one week away from Kyler's evaluation. I think the essential oils are helping him. He's gone from getting his folder signed every day to only 2-3 days a week. I just ordered his fidgets! I'd lost my debit card so had to wait for a new one. Homework and reading is...

Right now I feel like what little of my mind I had left is about to leave me. I have long thought that DS was ADD or ADHD and it took until this year and some burying my head in the sand for me to realize that we needed to get something done with it. It turns out that I was right and that DS...

Kyler's appt has been rescheduled again! March 13. At least it is still close.

Has anyone used finger manipulatives? Things that may keep kids hands busy while they are supposed to be listening to the teacher?

The doctor had to go on bed rest for her pregnancy. I was so afraid of this. So now, instead of Jan. 31, it will be March 8. Please think positive thoughts for us as we continue to wait.

I am hoping someone can help give me some insight,helpful advice, and/or words of encouragement. I feel like I am ready to have a complete mental breakdown and as if everything that is happening is my fault. My son is who is almost 5 has been having a lot of anger problems- being angry a lot,...

Kyler took benchmark exams for our STAAR test and got a 95 in Math and 83 in Reading. I'm so proud of him!!!! Of course this will be one more thing that will make our ped say that he's not ADHD.

Has anyone used this program? It's a comprehensive program to Improve Attention, Concentration and Self Control in Children. My boss got it in a package that she ordered and didn't use it. So she has given it to me. It's 6 CD's and a workbook. Just wondering if it is worth my time.

DH and I talked at length last night. Kyler's self esteem is really taking a hard hit. We decided to go ahead and go to the appt we have on Dec. 28 with the out of network facility. That appt is only for DH and I and it is $300. When it is time for Kyler's appt it will be 2012 and I'll have the...

The chilly weather has me thinking about this.... :)

Hi Stacy! Any updates on Kyler's eval? :)

I just posted this on GP and thought to paste it here as an aupdate. Not sure if anyone remembers but last year we had a terrible time with my ds. He was suspended about 7 times and I thought I would have a heart attack from the frantic calls from school and the constant stress. My ds has alway...

I am not sure if this is a function of the ADHD meds or not. Just wanted to get some advice. I feel like older DS is eating pretty well during the day and getting enough calories and nutrition. He gets taller and weighs a little more every time we visit the Dr. But it seems like he wants food every...

Been a few years since my last post on IF/Preg boards! Fast Forward... I have a 2 1/2 year old boy, i borrowed the book "raising your spirited child" from a friend and it described my son to a tee! I have been struggling alot lately with his behavior, it seems to be ramping up. By the end of the...