Posts by UptownZoo

Document EVERYTHING. Every single thing. Write down your notes about every interaction, save every email, text, VM, everything. Screenshots are your friend.   Go broke now. Money you save for orthodontia or college won't do...

You definitely want to do whatever it takes to get some occupational therapy. I'd also take her to the dev ped AND the ped and discuss your concerns about her behavior. If it does come down to a CPS investigation (and sadly, it does...

Ah, yes, the yelling. My youngest is 9, and he still hasn't learned to lower his voice! For him, it's definitely a sensory issue. His hearing is perfect. He's terrified of loud noises unless he's in control of them, which means that he...

Quote: Originally Posted by zjandosmom She kept going back to the fact that he can hold it together for school and that if he had a real illness he would not be able to hold it together. I'm sorry to say this...

Hey all, sorry to intrude, but I'm having a hard time finding what I need. I'm putting together a list of internet divorce resources and I'm having trouble. I want to include resources that are specific to GLBTQ families, but Google...

Yeah, I would get over to Wright's Law right away (someone linked above) and maybe pick up their book, too. You're going to have to become an expert in this stuff; you are your daughter's advocate. You're going to meet some truly...

Thank you both very much! I'll start with those and see where I get.

Hi all, I have a question. Is there any company out there that makes nut-free snacks that guarantee that not only is their facility nut-free, but so are the facilities that manufacture their ingredients?

All. the. time. Recently: "No, you absolutely may not blow your nose in the fishbowl." "No, it's not OK to pee on the dog. Go get the dog soap."

Yay, Steph! That's great news! We went through exactly the same thing last year, with the threats of truancy court, etc., and I was all set to tell you what we did to resolve it, but...no need! Hooray! Now, here's hoping that...