Posts by LynnS6

I  don't define gifted purely as "genius" because I've seen lots of variations on giftedness. For me, any child whose academic/intellectual needs cannot be reasonably accommodated in the classroom should be offered gifted...

In terms of "wait and see" -- are the ADHD symptoms causing her issues at school and at home? If not, then I think wait and see is reasonable. You can read up on ADHD and on ways to help kids with ADHD with self-regulation (it's often...

I've seen some pretty nasty skateboard injuries. If it has wheels, they wear a helmet.   Now, I realize it may sound silly to wear a helmet for a trike that's unlikely to tip over, or even a two wheeled scooter, but I want it...

OP: I think you should go with your gut on this one. If this is something that you'd be open to as your child gets a little older,  you might be able to tell them: "Three days is too long for me right now. How about we try an...

My suspicion is that it's incredibly chaotic because of the move. I'm puzzled that you don't have your teacher assignment though. We don't get our super early, but school starts Sept. 4th and we'll know on the 29th of August who my...

I'd be really upfront with her -- "We're not willing to schedule a therapy session until we know what the diagnosis is. I'm disappointed that you're recommending therapy before even reviewing the checklists. I need to know the specific...

The only way is to supervise visits. If she's teaching him things that you don't want him to learn, then she loses the privilege of seeing him without you.   I don't know a lot about Mormons, but I know that the family being...

Where does she eat?   Our dd, who has a naturally solid build, but on a little too much extra weight this summer. I realized that we'd become lax about our "not eating while watching TV rule". I lowered the boom on that (not...

Quote: Originally Posted by kathymuggle  I hear you.   With the exception of those who were personally affected by vaccines/ VPD, I don't think the bickering on MDC is about...

Quote: Originally Posted by 1stTimeMama4-4-10  I know my shit and I am not talking out my ass. I have seen women try to take things into their own hands, flee my state, and have the child forcibly removed from her and...