tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post3754318559695173817..comments2023-09-06T11:28:01.234-04:00Comments on The Table of Promise: One Family's Search for a Better Meal: What's Wrong With My Kid?: A Letter For Every Parent With A Tough KidCOBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917301601937658471noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-64961997798290155352012-02-29T22:53:27.283-05:002012-02-29T22:53:27.283-05:00Your honesty is always so engaging.
A book came t...Your honesty is always so engaging.<br /><br />A book came to mind as I was reading your post - Raising Your Spirited Child. Not sure if you've perused it already, but I would recommend you take a look if you haven't yet. I think it might resonate with you based on what you've described here. Plus, there's some helpful sections about how personality tendencies (introvert vs. extrovert) factors into the formula. I also think there's some great advice about language and how framing things differently can impact a child's response. I obviously don't know the specifics of what you've tried/not tried, but the language children hear contributes so strongly to a self-fulfilling prophecy. It sounds like you're open to ideas, and this is what came to mind as I was reading.<br /><br />Hang in there, momma. Thing 1 is lucky to have you! He really is.Kimberly Garley-Erbhttp://kidhaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-72280288349069584432012-02-27T14:55:51.370-05:002012-02-27T14:55:51.370-05:00I have been where you are- it IS so hard. My son ...I have been where you are- it IS so hard. My son is bipolar, anxiety disorder, and learning disabilities. And also too smart for his own good.<br /><br />We have had better results with changes to his diet (specifically, eliminating MSG and artificial food dyes) but for us that hasn't been a "cure", it has just been a "help".<br /><br />We started down the diagnoses path at about age 6, after years of everyone telling us we weren't good parents (never mind that our other children are just fine.) It is hard, it's heartbreaking sometimes, and it's validating, too. Be prepared for a variety of emotions and know that they are ALL okay.<br /><br />Good luck and Godspeed and - email if you ever need to vent to someone who "gets" it.Milehimama @ Mama Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755353355022539817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-83180798066726567392012-02-19T14:48:02.653-05:002012-02-19T14:48:02.653-05:00Have you tried cutting dairy and grains out of his...Have you tried cutting dairy and grains out of his diet? Many parent who follow the paleo diet have noticed great improvements with these types of behaviors because of the gut/brain connection. Go to Whole9's website and read about the Whole30 program. Also check out peacelovepaleo's blog who has a child that has been helped tremendously. Good luck momma!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-31011834871383104382012-02-18T10:03:00.905-05:002012-02-18T10:03:00.905-05:00Hugs to you - your Thing 1 sounds just like my dau...Hugs to you - your Thing 1 sounds just like my daughter! She is very precocious in some ways, but very impulsive and prone to - ahem - emotional extremes. She wears me out and she has always been like this - even in utero she never stopped moving and hasn't stopped yet. What I try to remember when I am having a particularly difficult time with her (i.e. this week, my husband has been away and I have spoken with the principal twice) is that it is my job to love her, and not to make her someone she isn't but to help her channel the gifts she has - she has lots of energy, is very creative, is a natural leader, and makes friends easily - into being the best her she can be. Hang in there - you're doing great!Kelly @ Ahimsa Mamahttp://ahimsamama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-26038232183308657972012-02-17T18:16:56.803-05:002012-02-17T18:16:56.803-05:00I am so happy every time I hear another parent ope...I am so happy every time I hear another parent openly talking about their experiences with their children who have challenges. My son has ADD and OCD and it's been a seriously emotional (and emotionally draining) experience and it always boosts my spirit to get support from other parents who know what I go through. You deserve that support too. The more support you have the better you'll be able to be there for you kids. Always remember that many kids with challenges also have tons of gifts. My son is very gifted academically but has tremendous difficulties with social situations. I just try to think about how the things that make him challenging as a kid are the kinds of qualities that will make him an amazing adult. (Intelligence, creativity, leadership, tenacity). So hang in there and keep it all in the light.Angelinahttp://stitchandboots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-10248407679493667192012-02-17T10:27:25.889-05:002012-02-17T10:27:25.889-05:00I am so moved. You brought me right back to last ...I am so moved. You brought me right back to last year when we were asked to have our son evaluated. I had to ask them to spell it out. I had no idea what "having your kid evaluated" meant. So we started on a long journey that is now mostly behind us. As scared and anxious as I was about it, it was really eye opening. In a lot of ways. For example, we found out that our son is in the 99% for audio processing so now we know that sounds, noises, speaking, yelling are all very overwhelming for him. As a result of your child's evaluation, you will gather information that will help you. For us the hard part was finding the right person to do the evaluation so it wouldn't be scary for our son. <br /><br />I especially liked how you ended this piece. It's an important reminder for us all. We have no idea about everything that's going on in a situation. Instead of judging, trying feeling compassion for a fellow human's struggle. Especially these days. There is so much struggle.<br /><br />I wish you and your family a smooth journey. Hang in there and lean on your friends.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319419543880360241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-80808466295528560532012-02-13T12:26:17.971-05:002012-02-13T12:26:17.971-05:00I understand your feelings. With my first everyth...I understand your feelings. With my first everything seemed to be a challenge (nursing, sleeping, eating, behavior).<br /><br />I came across a reference on another blog (can't remember which one) for a book that I checked out from the library. Just started reading so not sure if right for your situation but may help someone I hope.<br /><br />It discusses a personality type called Active Alert. From some of the challenges you listed, I think you may find at least some help from the book. <br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Living-Active-Alert-Child-Groundbreaking/dp/1884734774/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329153192&sr=1-1Alicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-11396982742532149832012-02-13T06:28:53.692-05:002012-02-13T06:28:53.692-05:00Count me in your corner, too. I am right there wit...Count me in your corner, too. I am right there with you. ((Hugs))hawkeyejlphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224411019006871493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787698713835410146.post-52402448137760512672012-02-13T06:16:28.240-05:002012-02-13T06:16:28.240-05:00You are a great mom! Thing 1 is lucky to have two ...You are a great mom! Thing 1 is lucky to have two parents who work tirelessly to do their best to help guide him. I'm sending you a big hug of support. And to those who judge, move on, you don't need to waste your energy on them, you've got better things to focus on.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844681564660613721noreply@blogger.com