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<blockquote data-quote="pigless in VA" data-source="post: 681420" data-attributes="member: 11832"><p>Insane has a valid point. If SS10 has reactive attachment disorder, you will want to educate yourself on that. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Living with young Ferb was exactly like this. Before I landed at the CD board, I sought help from a respected parenting group up the street from me. The nice lady there told me that I should hand my child a cookie sheet covered with shaving cream and allow him to write letters in it. I left her office understanding that clearly my child's behavior was outside the norm. IF I had given Ferb such a thing, I would have had shaving cream all over my kitchen. I did give him some in the bathtub, and he had fun with it there. Some of us have a harder time finding out what works for our children.</p><p></p><p>It is exhausting dealing with an argumentative child. Just for your information, Ferb was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. One therapist thought he might be bipolar, but she never even met him. As of today, I don't think that applies to him. </p><p></p><p>Whatever the diagnosis, you are in the trenches with this boy. Keep trying different things with him. The nighttime routine sounds like a good idea to me. How many times does SS10 get up? Do you notice any difference on days when he has a lot of physical activity outside? Will he go to sleep better then? Does he share a room with his brother? </p><p></p><p>I like the idea of having books for children in their rooms. I think that televisions/games/tablets are too stimulating to the mind and aren't conducive for good sleep.</p><p> </p><p>When our grandchildren are with us, I've noticed that they eat quite a lot of sugar and drink only soft drinks. I personally think that too much sugar late in the day can cause sleep issues. Their parents allow them to watch t.v. until they fall asleep. These kids have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. </p><p></p><p>The only idea that I can come up with today is what if you give SS10 an incentive to go to bed cooperatively? For example, if he were to go to bed on time, no arguments, no messing with brother or pets, and STAY IN HIS BED for the rest of the week, could he do it? Could you reward him on Friday with video game time? I would also allow him to look at books in his bed maybe even with a low light on, as long as he stayed in the bed. I have a timer for my fish tank that turns the light out at a certain time. You could allow him some extended reading time, and then "click" the light goes off at a time you deem appropriate. That gives him a bit of independence, and you some control. Plus, it removes all the argument time. </p><p></p><p>Good luck tonight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigless in VA, post: 681420, member: 11832"] Insane has a valid point. If SS10 has reactive attachment disorder, you will want to educate yourself on that. Living with young Ferb was exactly like this. Before I landed at the CD board, I sought help from a respected parenting group up the street from me. The nice lady there told me that I should hand my child a cookie sheet covered with shaving cream and allow him to write letters in it. I left her office understanding that clearly my child's behavior was outside the norm. IF I had given Ferb such a thing, I would have had shaving cream all over my kitchen. I did give him some in the bathtub, and he had fun with it there. Some of us have a harder time finding out what works for our children. It is exhausting dealing with an argumentative child. Just for your information, Ferb was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. One therapist thought he might be bipolar, but she never even met him. As of today, I don't think that applies to him. Whatever the diagnosis, you are in the trenches with this boy. Keep trying different things with him. The nighttime routine sounds like a good idea to me. How many times does SS10 get up? Do you notice any difference on days when he has a lot of physical activity outside? Will he go to sleep better then? Does he share a room with his brother? I like the idea of having books for children in their rooms. I think that televisions/games/tablets are too stimulating to the mind and aren't conducive for good sleep. When our grandchildren are with us, I've noticed that they eat quite a lot of sugar and drink only soft drinks. I personally think that too much sugar late in the day can cause sleep issues. Their parents allow them to watch t.v. until they fall asleep. These kids have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. The only idea that I can come up with today is what if you give SS10 an incentive to go to bed cooperatively? For example, if he were to go to bed on time, no arguments, no messing with brother or pets, and STAY IN HIS BED for the rest of the week, could he do it? Could you reward him on Friday with video game time? I would also allow him to look at books in his bed maybe even with a low light on, as long as he stayed in the bed. I have a timer for my fish tank that turns the light out at a certain time. You could allow him some extended reading time, and then "click" the light goes off at a time you deem appropriate. That gives him a bit of independence, and you some control. Plus, it removes all the argument time. Good luck tonight. [/QUOTE]
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