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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 58755" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Just wanted to send hugs......I know how hard it all is, and to be physically ill on top of it must be so difficult.</p><p> :flower:</p><p></p><p>Hang in there, and try not to think too much about the future. Just take one day at a time. You never know, Tink may morph into a easy child when she is 12 - you just never know, so there is not point in worrying about the future.</p><p></p><p>As for the neighbor, I would have NO patience for her, and would tell her to take a flying leap.</p><p></p><p>Charts have never, ever worked for us. I must have a dozen charts saved in my computer from the past (want one? :laugh: ) but not one of them worked. Not to say that they will not work for you - it is just my perspective that for some of these kids they don't motivate. For years I beat myself up that I could not get mat motivated by charts - but I have come to realize that some kids are just not either able to control their behavior enough to comply with the chart, or they are just not reward motivated. </p><p></p><p>I like the camp idea...and I know camps like the Boys and Girls Club camps are free (I think?). Would you feel up to sitting by a pool with her? I know most kids can play for hours at the pool.</p><p></p><p>As for getting sucked into an argument with a 6 year old - I have been guilty of that from day one. Mat is the consummate debater - I mean, really..........I find myself sucked into an illogical conversation before I can even blink. It is probably the thing I am working most at even now. </p><p></p><p>Give yourself a big hug........and hang in there. It will get better. Yesterday <em>was</em> friday the 13th after all!!!! :crazy:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 58755, member: 3301"] Just wanted to send hugs......I know how hard it all is, and to be physically ill on top of it must be so difficult. [img]:flower:[/img] Hang in there, and try not to think too much about the future. Just take one day at a time. You never know, Tink may morph into a easy child when she is 12 - you just never know, so there is not point in worrying about the future. As for the neighbor, I would have NO patience for her, and would tell her to take a flying leap. Charts have never, ever worked for us. I must have a dozen charts saved in my computer from the past (want one? [img]:laugh:[/img] ) but not one of them worked. Not to say that they will not work for you - it is just my perspective that for some of these kids they don't motivate. For years I beat myself up that I could not get mat motivated by charts - but I have come to realize that some kids are just not either able to control their behavior enough to comply with the chart, or they are just not reward motivated. I like the camp idea...and I know camps like the Boys and Girls Club camps are free (I think?). Would you feel up to sitting by a pool with her? I know most kids can play for hours at the pool. As for getting sucked into an argument with a 6 year old - I have been guilty of that from day one. Mat is the consummate debater - I mean, really..........I find myself sucked into an illogical conversation before I can even blink. It is probably the thing I am working most at even now. Give yourself a big hug........and hang in there. It will get better. Yesterday [i]was[/i] friday the 13th after all!!!! [img]:crazy:[/img] [/QUOTE]
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