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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 124686" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Hi Jessica and welcome!! So glad you found us! Vent away - we can definitely relate. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>I would also highly recommend "The Explosive Child". Now, I'm definitely not a self-help book kind of person, at all, with this single exception. When you have a kiddo who seems to argue over everything, this book helps you sort out what you *really* want to stand firm on and what you can let slide (for now). When I first came to the board, I was fighting every single battle which meant that every day was nothing but battles, all day long. It was a miserable way to live, for everyone. My kid would argue that grass was purple, if I participated. When I learned not to participate in those kinds of things, I got a little bit of my bearings back. </p><p> </p><p>How is she doing in school? Any history in the family tree of ADHD or mood disorders? Are you and/or she in therapy? </p><p> </p><p>I understand your dislike of "labels". The flip side of that coin is that if you're dealing with behaviors that are impairing quality of life for you or her or the family, it may be time to investigate further (especially if there's a family history of if she's having troubles outside of the home as well). In my mind, the label doesn't matter so much as figuring out how to help her be a happy and well-adjusted kiddo. If a label helps you help her get there - well, that's a good thing in my book.</p><p> </p><p>Again - welcome!!! So glad you've found us!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 124686, member: 8"] Hi Jessica and welcome!! So glad you found us! Vent away - we can definitely relate. :) I would also highly recommend "The Explosive Child". Now, I'm definitely not a self-help book kind of person, at all, with this single exception. When you have a kiddo who seems to argue over everything, this book helps you sort out what you *really* want to stand firm on and what you can let slide (for now). When I first came to the board, I was fighting every single battle which meant that every day was nothing but battles, all day long. It was a miserable way to live, for everyone. My kid would argue that grass was purple, if I participated. When I learned not to participate in those kinds of things, I got a little bit of my bearings back. How is she doing in school? Any history in the family tree of ADHD or mood disorders? Are you and/or she in therapy? I understand your dislike of "labels". The flip side of that coin is that if you're dealing with behaviors that are impairing quality of life for you or her or the family, it may be time to investigate further (especially if there's a family history of if she's having troubles outside of the home as well). In my mind, the label doesn't matter so much as figuring out how to help her be a happy and well-adjusted kiddo. If a label helps you help her get there - well, that's a good thing in my book. Again - welcome!!! So glad you've found us! [/QUOTE]
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