Posts by Rose-Roget

Your dd sounds very much like my ds.  It's a hard choice, but I would probably lean toward staying at the same school with a different teacher.  She will be familiar with the school, many of the children, and she seems to...

After doing a little research and talking with some people, I've decided to try flower essences for focus and attention for my son.  He has some sensory processing issues, with adhd-like symptoms too.   At people's...

BellyBean,  Those are good early childhood activities.  I think in the really young years, Montessori philosophy fosters exploration and independence as much as possible.  Some additional things I do with my little one...

Quote: Originally Posted by physmom  - Her language skills are an issue and this is the main reason they're not bringing in harder material.  Basically, the school wants her to verbalize more when it comes to math...

  Quote: Originally Posted by KCMichigan    Ditto above.   It is developmentally normal for 1-3 yr olds to bite. Unpleasant, yes. But they usually *do* bite friends! (vs kids...

I've been bugged by that term since ds was a toddler in daycare and he would come home with notes saying, "J. was bitten by a friend today."  Uh, no he wasn't - he was bitten by another child in the room; friends don't bite...

I think for young toddlers, the focus is on teaching/allowing independence, so that they can guide their own learning.  Pretty sure it's things like small tables and chairs their height, learning to drink from a cup, learn to pour...

Quote: Originally Posted by SpottedFoxx  I agree with Beachbaby - reach out to your local early intervention folks (call your school district and they will be able to direct you in getting in touch with the right...

Yes, it looks like I need to start my own research, as my doctor completely dismissed my suggestion of hormone imbalance.  Just treating the symptoms.  What are other causes?

I am going for a physical tomorrow.  At a friend's urging, I am having my thyroid checked; however, I don't think that's what's going on.   My symptoms seem like they could overlap several areas, but I'm wondering if...