Posts by Emmeline II

Quote: Originally Posted by Elizabeth2008 I also don't understand why kids are constantly given snacks these days, especially if they're not going to have any nutritional value.  Feed your child breakfast, preferably a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigerchild  I bribe myself into doing things all the time;  even things I know that I will enjoy doing once I get going (in my case, working out)   It's nice to say...

Quote: Originally Posted by heatherdeg  I have an ADHD 8yo that I homeschool and a high needs 3yo.  Best thing I ever did was spend the money on a swing set and a sprinkler.  We all go in the back yard and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Triniity  I'd love to take them to a pool but i am so paranoid about ds who has no impulse control. he already jumped into a pool once which was nno big deal because dh jumped right after...

Quote: Originally Posted by SpottedFoxx  A lot of what you posted are completely developmentally appropriate.  That being said, obviously your Mommy Sense is tingling and the only thing that will really help is...

Quote: Oliver'sMom I don't know where I'm going with all of this...having a hard time gathering my thoughts.  Just thought I see what other people's experiences are.  Most days I feel pretty overwhelmed and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Triniity  And I am totally at my limit - I don't know how to survive the three weeks holiday with the kids - we live pretty rurally and there are no summer programs that would take both...

I just want to clarify that grades are not the determining factor in qualifying for an IEP. Quote: Is Child with Passing Grades Eligible for Special Ed ... - Wrightslaw   Eligibility: Questions to...

Quote: Originally Posted by StephManietta    Last year I requested evaluations and and IEP. They were given 60 days to do it in. At a few days short of the 60 days they held a meeting that they...

Quote: Originally Posted by RAED  Any momma's on this thread who have either experience with using attention meds or have chosen NOT to use attention meds and why who would be willing to share their...