Posts by jes h

I've been pretty hesitant to consider DS 'gifted' at this point... but we're having some (negative) issues in preschool, and now I'm looking for some advice on proceeding.   Some background;  I suspect he is on the...

echoing that our son is more outgoing when a little sleep deprived.  Other people think it is cute, but we are in for a melt down when we get home.   With my experience,  kids who come to our house are from very poor...

Sorry I didn't read your OP close enough! Our older little one has clear memories of her neglect, but her little brother does not.  He was removed early enough that he has no real memories, but has an overwhelming feeling of...

We actually met the kids we have now while doing respite for their previous foster family, who apparently used it a great deal.  (There were many issues with that family that we have been working through with the kids...) So, my...

I know he isn't always popular around here, but we loved Dr. Weisman's Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child for our post colicy son, and it has been a constant reference book in our house on sleep/behavior. The reason I bring it up is...

I think of our son as having very little exposure to TV characters until we hang out with another couple/kids and my son trumpes their kids on his Dora knowledge.  (he gets 20 minutes of Ipad time after naps.  normally he...

We wash our own hair with a baking soda rinse then vinegar rinse.  DH and I had an 'adjustment' phase while our scalps were still in oil-producing overdrive (caused by shampoo) but a NEW scalp would not have this problem. ...

Are there any behavioral service providers in your area to go to?  I think our current sibling placement are similar;  they are certainly not RAD, but the oldest requires medication to function through the day without her...

Some time ago I ended up on the phone with another very experienced foster mom.  She mentioned that she doesn't take kids over the summer - she is a single mom with two adopted daughters (from fostercare) and she takes the summers...

Quote: Originally Posted by heatherdeg  And personal pet peeve:  foster kids generally have a goal of reunification.  Unless and until that goal is changed by the court to "adoption by (named party who is...