Posts by LisainCalifornia

Quote: Originally Posted by MommyKelly People always ask us where is our TV. Followed by they either think I am kidding, or ask me " What do you do to keep the kids quiet?" Which I find sad. I notice the...

Quote: Originally Posted by earthmama4 I am sorry, but the more details you post about this child, the more ASD traits I see. The covering the ears at the loud sounds and taking an adults hand to point at things were...

Since you asked--yes, those things would "hit my radar". Whatever the heck that means! Especially the 5 year old using a potty seat. Even if she typically cleans it up herself (and if she is 5 and still using a seat, I'll...

It sounds like this was a rhetorical question since you already know you are going and have someone lined up to watch your child. Hopefully you will have a nice night out, and your child will indeed be "fine" (I am not sure...

I don't have a Korean MIL, but I do have an Ecuadorian MIL--and there are some cultural similarities. I also am a Korean Drama addict, and from those (don't laugh) I have seen the reality of the Korean mother or mother in law. There is...

As a mom with a child who is on the spectrum (Aspergers) and an older one who is very "spectrum-ish" in his own way (we thought he was just very, very quirky as a kid--and he was the hand-flapping king), I understand your...

My husband and son do, but honestly--from your description, it sounds more like ADHD to me. Have you considered that? It is easy to test for thyroid with a blood panel screening, so you could do that and then move on if it is normal.

It sounds like in your case, signing over rights may be the right choice. I am wishing you PEACE in your future and your life. You deserve to have some peace. Hugs, Lisa

Quote: Originally Posted by lunita1 (and then there's the fact that UCLA and Berkeley are both state schools AND pretty prestigious....) Those are not "state" schools--they are UC's--State Schools...

Quote: Originally Posted by dessismama DH skipped K, 5th, did 6th and 7th together and graduated high school at 15, college at 18, and PhD at 23. In retrospect, he wishes he had not done it. He wishes that he could have...