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<blockquote data-quote="sbristow" data-source="post: 260822" data-attributes="member: 7157"><p>Thank-you so much for all your thoughts. I was curious about what "fairlyoddparent" said concerning food allergies. How would you go about discovering that? Keep a food journal in conjunction with behaviors? We have severly restricted her dairy intake recommended by our acupuncturist to help with seasonal allergies and we have seen a huge improvement. We eat approximately 90% organically and try very hard to limit any junk (except at grandma's). </p><p> </p><p>Also like "fairlyoddparent," most people are shocked to hear we have any issues. She is always perfectly mannered, etc. when out or with others.</p><p> </p><p>In regards to "DDD," I would say her behavior is quite disruptive to our homelife. It can take hours for her to calm down after starting over something simple such as not wanting to brush her teeth before bedtime (a task we have done every night since she was a young infant). We sought help after our second daughter arrived to try and ease the tension to make it a happier place for everyone. However, it could just be she is smart and because we have "talked" too much, we have dug our own grave. The worst part is I thought we were doing the right thing by explaining everything so she didn't see she "understood" why she was being disciplined. Of course, I have now learned at her young age, she isn't able to grasp the "why" in the way I would. </p><p> </p><p>My husband and I try to keep a sense of humor about it and joke she is our "learning curve" to parenting. It appears our first round has not been a huge success. </p><p> </p><p>In any case, would you (as much more experienced parents) recommend getting a second opinion or just try to stay as consistent as possible and limit our "explaining?"</p><p> </p><p>Thanks again for everyones' response. My husband and I really appreciate all the help. It is just a relief to know we are not the only ones who have dealt with a child like this since none of our friends have these issues. Again, thank-you for any input.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sbristow, post: 260822, member: 7157"] Thank-you so much for all your thoughts. I was curious about what "fairlyoddparent" said concerning food allergies. How would you go about discovering that? Keep a food journal in conjunction with behaviors? We have severly restricted her dairy intake recommended by our acupuncturist to help with seasonal allergies and we have seen a huge improvement. We eat approximately 90% organically and try very hard to limit any junk (except at grandma's). Also like "fairlyoddparent," most people are shocked to hear we have any issues. She is always perfectly mannered, etc. when out or with others. In regards to "DDD," I would say her behavior is quite disruptive to our homelife. It can take hours for her to calm down after starting over something simple such as not wanting to brush her teeth before bedtime (a task we have done every night since she was a young infant). We sought help after our second daughter arrived to try and ease the tension to make it a happier place for everyone. However, it could just be she is smart and because we have "talked" too much, we have dug our own grave. The worst part is I thought we were doing the right thing by explaining everything so she didn't see she "understood" why she was being disciplined. Of course, I have now learned at her young age, she isn't able to grasp the "why" in the way I would. My husband and I try to keep a sense of humor about it and joke she is our "learning curve" to parenting. It appears our first round has not been a huge success. In any case, would you (as much more experienced parents) recommend getting a second opinion or just try to stay as consistent as possible and limit our "explaining?" Thanks again for everyones' response. My husband and I really appreciate all the help. It is just a relief to know we are not the only ones who have dealt with a child like this since none of our friends have these issues. Again, thank-you for any input. [/QUOTE]
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