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<blockquote data-quote="barneysmom" data-source="post: 400036" data-attributes="member: 1872"><p>Hi NJDad, welcome.</p><p></p><p>I think getting a good physical exam first, to rule out any physiological problems, is a great idea. Be sure to get his thyroid checked (TSH and free T4). </p><p></p><p>Has there been any stress in your family lately, any recent changes (even subtle ones)? </p><p></p><p>Also regarding family history -- are there any psychiatric problems in your family histories like depression, bipolar, or even a lot of substance abuse (of course I am not asking you to answer you here -- just something to reflect upon -- there are generally a lot of clues in genetics, unless your son is adopted, which is another story). Any trauma at birth, or head injury? How long was he in the hospital for his heart surgery?</p><p></p><p>Were there any clues over the past ten years of your son's life -- any little inklings even -- that could somehow tie in to the behavior he is showing now? You may already know a lot more about him than you think, when little things fall into place.</p><p></p><p>by the way, it's fairly typical for a kid to be an angel in public, and let loose at home. And then it's even worse because he's been holding it in all day. Wonder what it is that he is holding in. Any ideas? Maybe you could ask him directly. Sometimes when I ask my kids about stuff like that, I'm surprised at the results.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, be sure to get enough rest and good food, you can do it. </p><p></p><p>Jo</p><p></p><p>P.S. You might try a kindly approach with the kid, tell him you know he"s uncomfortable and scared, and that you want to help him to feel better and to make the days easier. You could tell him that as a parent it's your job to take care of him, and you are going to do your job (I use that one a lot).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barneysmom, post: 400036, member: 1872"] Hi NJDad, welcome. I think getting a good physical exam first, to rule out any physiological problems, is a great idea. Be sure to get his thyroid checked (TSH and free T4). Has there been any stress in your family lately, any recent changes (even subtle ones)? Also regarding family history -- are there any psychiatric problems in your family histories like depression, bipolar, or even a lot of substance abuse (of course I am not asking you to answer you here -- just something to reflect upon -- there are generally a lot of clues in genetics, unless your son is adopted, which is another story). Any trauma at birth, or head injury? How long was he in the hospital for his heart surgery? Were there any clues over the past ten years of your son's life -- any little inklings even -- that could somehow tie in to the behavior he is showing now? You may already know a lot more about him than you think, when little things fall into place. by the way, it's fairly typical for a kid to be an angel in public, and let loose at home. And then it's even worse because he's been holding it in all day. Wonder what it is that he is holding in. Any ideas? Maybe you could ask him directly. Sometimes when I ask my kids about stuff like that, I'm surprised at the results. Good luck, be sure to get enough rest and good food, you can do it. Jo P.S. You might try a kindly approach with the kid, tell him you know he"s uncomfortable and scared, and that you want to help him to feel better and to make the days easier. You could tell him that as a parent it's your job to take care of him, and you are going to do your job (I use that one a lot). [/QUOTE]
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