Posts by MamaScout

Thanks PGTlatte! Good advice! I will check into that program. We gave up on HWT over a year ago because it was putting me *me* in tears!    You hit the nail on the head: I want to get handwriting tolerable. 

My son, 8 1/2, has dysgraphia. He has been in OT for years and it is something that he struggles with daily. He is easily frustratable, and is unfortunately not one of those kinds of kids who will just keep at something until he can do...

I've been doing some research on food dehydrators, and I'm at a loss. I had a cheap one years ago, but everything came out tasting like plastic, so I got rid of it.   I'd like to spend less than $100. I'm looking at the...

Quote: Originally Posted by BellinghamCrunchie  Quote: Originally Posted by MamaScout  I've tried that. When I walk away, he does too and then learns that he does not have to do anything...

I feel you. I am at that point too. I am the parent. What I ask of my children is not unreasonable: Clean up after yourself. Be respectful of your parents and each other.   My mantra: I AM IN CHARGE.   (And we...

Quote: Originally Posted by transylvania_mom  I see two different issues in your post: him verbally insulting you and him not doing as he was told (cleaning the dishes).   In the first case, I would...

Quote: Originally Posted by pek64  Quite honestly, there never are magic words. Take comfort from the fact that he will grow up. Keep the faith, and stay persistent. Sending him to his room doesn't seem to be...

Quote: Originally Posted by pek64  I don't think homeschooling is the issue. One other poster mentioned it, and as a homeschooling mom, I felt I should respond to that. Thank you, pek64. Homeschooling here is *not* the...

BECAUSE I SAID SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My 8 yo son has always been a strong-willed limit-pusher. I've recently found some success with the book "Setting Limits With Your Strong Willed Child." BUT--the back talk from him is really getting to me. I try to ignore it, not...