Linda Hansen's commentsComments On: Everything Articles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneLinda 12 Signs That Your Child Is Trying to Tell You Something04 Jan 2007 05:43 AM Sometimes we get too busy or so preoccupied with our daily routine that we forget to pay attention to our childrens' behavior, chalking the negative up to being unruly or misbehaving, when in reality they are sending messages that they are unable to convey in a straightforward manner, they don't know how. Great points Krystin, thanks for breaking it down into easily identifiable behaviors. Artcraft ADHD and Medication: Finding the Right Dose04 Jan 2007 05:37 AM Kristyn, our oldest had a rough time in the beginning with his meds. He was initially given Ritalin and his system couldn't tolerate it, no matter what dose. Adderall didn't work either. We tried different doses of Strattera and he is now where he needs to be with his meds. I agree completely with staying on the same page with your child's teachers, they can be your extra eyes and be a great deal of help when determining if meds are working. Great article with much info, thanks Artcraft Teaching Our Kids to Pray03 Jan 2007 11:54 AM Thanks Ed and MJ. We decided to bypass the "It Takes A Village" approach and go straight to the Head Guy. We have never regretted our choice. Artcraft Believing in What We Can Not See03 Jan 2007 08:31 AM Because some consider God intangible, they have a hard time fathoming His existence. He is as solid and physical as the mountains, the sunset, our parents, our conscience, the warm sunshine, our sweet children. These are all proof of God's existence, given to us a gifts to show He exists. Artcraft Getting Paid To Adopt?02 Jan 2007 07:48 PM MJ, you really hit the bull's eye with this one. Many of us would not even be able to consider bringing children into our homes w/o some kind of financial help. We would not have been able to take the boys had the state not given us medicaid. Randy's meds alone are an expense we couldn't fit in the budget. Let alone, the psychiatrist, therapist, pcp, evals, ER visits, to name a few. We are able to feed, clothe, supply them with the games and toys kids want, if we budget properly. The love is free, so we don't need any help from the state there. I can assure anyone that feels our kids don't deserve this extra help or that we don't require it, that their tax dollars will pay for a lot more in the long run, when these kids grow up to be career criminals because there was no loving home to teach them to be productive, law abiding citizens. Artcraft Adoption Subsidy Payments02 Jan 2007 07:39 PM This is eerie, you really can read my mind!! I just posted a comment on HMA earlier today on my opinion about govt. subsidy for our kids. One of my points was helping willing parents as opposed to the state absorbing the whole cost including the prison time they most likely would accrue as dysfunctional adults because they didn't have loving parents and a stable home. You're good Ed!! ADHD: Myths and Parental Guides02 Jan 2007 09:45 AM I understand, Ed. Randy was diagnosed severe ADHD with a big accent on hyperactivity. After 2 yrs of love and consistency in his family life, I see a dramatic reduction in his negative behaviors. Even the impulse issue has diminished considerably. Meds help, but I think the primary reason for such a drastic change for the better was alleviating the dysfunction and confusion in his life. Let me stress this is not a cure all for every ADHD child. Many already have a stable and loving homelife. I do feel some of the symptoms can be alleviated in a stressed child's life with love and a consistent routine. The impulse disorder we work on with an example of cause and effect. What if Randy? giving him a scenario and asking him what he would do if.....Art Building Our Foundation02 Jan 2007 06:35 AM We made no mention of it at all, at first. After we felt Daniel was settling in and feeling more secure, then we would intigrate it gently into a conversation, asking him would he like whatever was hidden for a snack or do you want me to save this for later? It was a slow process and come to think of it, a good topic for a future blog. LInda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 |
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