-You have reached your limit, as I did last Fall. It is time for a change and time to take care of yourself before you self destruct. This is the best choice...
i am a 23yr old single mom of a 6yr old boy. he is not biologically mine but i've had him 3yrs. i love him w/all my heart. we have been and are currently...
I am a single mother of a RAD child also. You need to build up a friends, family, and spiritual network for yourself. Teach others about RAD and let them know...
My friends always say to me "take care of yourself or you will be no good to your son". Raising a child like this is a long term drain. Thankfully you are...
I can totally relate! I am also single (31) and have a 9yo foster son who I have had for almost 5 years. He also has ADHD and RAD (the RAD has just been...
peta wells
eei@...
Jun 10, 2006 3:45 am
1732
Good Morning All, I wanted to take a moment and introduce my family to this group. We are a blended family as of 10/04. I brought 6 kids to the family and my...
Does anyone have any suggestions about my deadbeat son.... He is 18 and the word lazy is an understatement. He finished high school last December and has be...
I adopted my great nephew six years ago....he came in screaming, writing on the television, cursing his biological mom.....very harsh...but also alot of...
Oh Peg, It never ends, does it? Will he be living at school? Even if the school is close by, it would be good for him AND you if he stayed on campus. That way...
Hmm. My first thought is to charge him for rent/groceries/etc. With luck, that might encourage him to get a job and keep it. Of course, you'd have to be...
Our son has been on Neuro Bio Feedback for about a year and it has really helped. We're about to start EMDR for the PTSD, I've read the book on EMDR, it ...
Mike...I have heard that EMDR is a good thing and I am looking for a practioner now. I am hoping that the Bio Feedback will have some positive effects. My son...
My first thought is tough love. Maybe you need to pack him up and have him leave. Or change the locks while he's out one afternoon. Then when he gets back...
He's 7 years old, and he used to be really bossy and controlling with other kids. Now not so controlling, actually plays with other kids on their terms some. ...
My son really reacts mostly when he perceives kids are rejecting/or are going to reject him. Then he amps up and does silly things like gives dirty faces and...
No, he won't be living at school...can't imagine he could survive dorm life...his social skills are far from mature. Yes you are right, I do need a break and...
He wanted to join the Marines but couldn't pass the entry test. I've discussed his moving out, even suggested a friend he could move in with - but the friend...
Hi Peg, Can't stop thinking about you. Just wanted to tell you that I have a good friend (who is a psychotherepist) who has a son that is now a retired Marine....
Can you ask her what camp/school it was and how long the program was? Thanks, Peg ... From: Barbara To: HopeForADKids@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 15,...
Hi Peg, This where my friend sent her son: Discovery Academy, Provo, Utah Barbara ... I've discussed his moving out, even suggested a friend he could move in...
Create a business or build on a business venture with a vision of success in mind. Your vision is an investment! Be adaptable, open-minded, and diversify your...
Yeah!! A home business, that is, where I can easily make the extra money, a second income or even create a full time job. Is that what most people think when...
... years now too. He doesnt get better either, in fact he gets worse. He now urinates all over his bedroom. I have done everything to stop it but he just...
Where is the boot camp?? Do you have an email address, website, street address or phone number?? ... From: sissybeanss To: HopeForADKids@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
I have two RAD kids, also considering being labeled as bipolar. One is the depressed everyone's always picking on me, the other I don't think I can describe. ...
Maybe control the keys to the vehicle, or put alarm on vehicle. As far as explaining and being a teenager, she may have to learn the hard way.. Mike ... ...
first, be thankful they don't have thier driver's license's and second, don't let them get them. My son got his license suspended and decided to drive the car...
Did you file a criminal charge for stealing the vehicle? ... From: trish_522 <mynana1998@...> To: HopeForADKids@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 28,...