tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post4143617928691687141..comments2024-03-20T02:17:35.429-05:00Comments on Giftie Etcetera: A Parenting Trick That Actually WorksGiftie Etceterahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11353862141419399333noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-65366728793556494572016-01-01T21:40:55.062-06:002016-01-01T21:40:55.062-06:00These are such great tips. As a mom of a child wit...These are such great tips. As a mom of a child with sensory processing disorder, I can really use these. And yes God did prepare you to parent your precious child. I love seeing His hand work through all things. Even the difficult ones. Thank you for sharing on the Faith Filled Parenting LinkUp.tialea2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03592049269236698713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-17740020887149493452015-12-07T23:58:42.557-06:002015-12-07T23:58:42.557-06:00One thing to also keep in mind is that the majorit...One thing to also keep in mind is that the majority or epilepsy medications are also used to treat mood disorders and can change your child's mood. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17944786579376858838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-89854635031595867372015-11-02T14:14:43.522-06:002015-11-02T14:14:43.522-06:00Thank you for sharing your blog post on the What A...Thank you for sharing your blog post on the What Are You Doing? Blog hop. I know every child is different, but the best thing to do is take the time to let them share what they are feeling. It's amazing to see how God works in situations like this too. Thanks for sharing :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352381857333671752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-76181738612537476262015-11-01T15:57:18.541-06:002015-11-01T15:57:18.541-06:00Thank you so much for sharing your post with us at...Thank you so much for sharing your post with us at the #AnythingGoes Link Party! The new party goes live today at 6 PM ET.Sandy Sandmeyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255326791620423141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-11065276886334973702015-10-29T22:26:41.394-05:002015-10-29T22:26:41.394-05:00Wow, it's amazing how you're able to under...Wow, it's amazing how you're able to understand your child's struggles and help him. I'm so glad to hear this approach is working and hopefully this will help others! Thanks for sharing at the Manic Mondays blog hop!Meredith @ MommyAtoZhttp://www.mommyatozblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-87852505153628327252015-10-29T14:44:54.686-05:002015-10-29T14:44:54.686-05:00Kristy,
Welcome to Thought-Provoking Thursday! Al...Kristy,<br />Welcome to Thought-Provoking Thursday! Although I did not have epilepsy, I was a child with special needs due to a congenital birth defect. In my opinion, God only chooses special people to be moms to special kids. <br />Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us today.<br />Blessings,<br />Lyli Lyli @3dlessons4life.comhttp://3dlessons4life.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-86928616545287029762015-10-29T08:11:19.763-05:002015-10-29T08:11:19.763-05:00I am so thankful for all this encouragement!I am so thankful for all this encouragement!Giftie Etceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353862141419399333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-63861594017850089112015-10-29T06:43:29.755-05:002015-10-29T06:43:29.755-05:00Thank you for sharing this on the Art of Home-Maki...Thank you for sharing this on the Art of Home-Making Mondays. This was very encouraging to read, especially how you view your situation in God's light. thank you and God continue to bless you with wisdom every day!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-21784526755593675322015-10-28T10:34:05.200-05:002015-10-28T10:34:05.200-05:00"It's almost as if God created us to be t..."It's almost as if God created us to be this precious child's parents."<br /><br />You know it's true ;)<br /><br />these sort of tips work well with my son, he's a natural born leader. <br /><br />Thanks for linking up with the FrugalMommas team!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489909592910169287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-40539196290389675792015-10-28T09:10:50.411-05:002015-10-28T09:10:50.411-05:00You are such an inspiring mama! Thank you for shar...You are such an inspiring mama! Thank you for sharing with these parenting tricks! Lovehttp://www.munchkintime.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-86403031094499630972015-10-28T09:07:49.516-05:002015-10-28T09:07:49.516-05:00Thanks for sharing!!Thanks for sharing!!JMO https://www.blogger.com/profile/00135137475181864248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-1992921702840862232015-10-27T20:59:09.185-05:002015-10-27T20:59:09.185-05:00It really is awesome how to end up with the kids w...It really is awesome how to end up with the kids who need us the most. You are doing amazing! I don't have to know you, to know your heart is in the right place. Your writing shows that. From someone dealing with 3 kiddos with differing issues I can say your tips are right on point, and have helped our family quite a bit. Especially the one request at a time. It is amazing how something so simple can make such a big difference, not only for our kiddos, but for our sanity. :)Catherinehttp://faithfilledchaos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-51085476073476824992015-10-26T20:29:44.095-05:002015-10-26T20:29:44.095-05:00While I always enjoy your posts, I feel like I got...While I always enjoy your posts, I feel like I got to know you with this one. I couldn't imagine how difficult it would be to walk in your shoes but you seem to be handling it with grace. Your son is lucky to have you for his mommy!<br />Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday!<br />xoxo<br />Lisa<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920374277499540159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-55969743224843668112015-10-26T09:24:03.842-05:002015-10-26T09:24:03.842-05:00Thank you for sharing your story and your strategi...Thank you for sharing your story and your strategies. I imagine they would be beneficial for any type of struggle. I remember when my youngest had a huge melt down 10 years ago (one that was unlike any other I've experienced) with arms flaring around and loud cries as if she were being hurt, I had no idea how to calm her down. These outbursts happened many, many times after that and remember crying to myself because I didn't know how to help her. She wasn't able to talk at the time so I had no idea why she was acting that way...and to this day, I'll never know. I wish I had your tips and suggestions years ago! :)<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your post on Simply Sundays. I look forward to reading more of your posts.Phyllis @ Verified Momhttp://www.verifiedmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-16660028919651419882015-10-25T20:07:00.210-05:002015-10-25T20:07:00.210-05:00Your story is inspiring! Way to stay positive and ...Your story is inspiring! Way to stay positive and trust God is in control. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095266664084962636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-1567206743810358122015-10-25T19:30:15.999-05:002015-10-25T19:30:15.999-05:00I think this is a great strategy. I wish I'd ...I think this is a great strategy. I wish I'd known this when my son was little and going through his ADHD struggles. Now that he's an anger-prone teen, walking around hand holding is not so much of an option. AdriansCrazyLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463022076036044242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-50221312325488970712015-10-24T21:51:10.194-05:002015-10-24T21:51:10.194-05:00This is wonderful advice for any parent! Well done...This is wonderful advice for any parent! Well done. There are some things here I never would have tried. Pinning this in my Important Insights board.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305525065559620685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-87942973085399422652015-10-24T19:42:30.451-05:002015-10-24T19:42:30.451-05:00You sound like an amazing mom! :) This is such f...You sound like an amazing mom! :) This is such fantastic advice. I am going to pin it for future reference! Thanks for sharing from your experiences!Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178682145271558368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-39276014097017540542015-10-24T09:20:05.962-05:002015-10-24T09:20:05.962-05:00I like your suggestions here. Touch is really und...I like your suggestions here. Touch is really underrated, but it can make a huge difference to your child.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975142210467186932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-34317109755355315942015-10-23T15:22:31.362-05:002015-10-23T15:22:31.362-05:00Hang in there! Those are great tips. I've us...Hang in there! Those are great tips. I've used a few of those techniques with my kids to calm them- and sometimes to help calm myself. The other thing I've done is use their name and pause before speaking. That's more for me. It gives me a chance to take a breath and reign in my irritation. The other is to use eye contact with the physical contact. I know I'm making a connection that way.<br /><br />I would agree with the idea to try a big ball for a desk chair in school. My oldest was very fidgety & distracted- classic ADD. His 2nd grade teacher was a great teacher in many ways, but wanted him to behave to fit her mold without thinking through how that could happen. (He was supposed to want to make her happy. LOL) He had a bit of a struggle that year, and that's the only time I've had to go to a meeting with both parents, 2-3 teachers, social worker, and principle. I was a little intimidated, but my husband is great with things like that.<br /><br />His 3rd grade teacher had a different approach. You could tell she really loved kids and appreciated their individuality. She had him use a big ball in place of a desk chair, and did a few other little tricks. It worked wonders. He wasn't ever trying to be intentionally disruptive, he just didn't know what to do with that energy. Same kid, but we saw what a different approach did for his behavior.<br /><br />Now he's 15, and we're past that. Teenagers come with a different set of challenges. :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192064538924964308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-45315150044548363482015-10-23T13:12:11.073-05:002015-10-23T13:12:11.073-05:00I was just thinking the other day about how my kid...I was just thinking the other day about how my kids are different in ways that I don't really know how to handle - we're learning together, and do better some days than others. I fully believe that we are giving our children for very specific reasons, some are just more hidden than others. Bless you for melding your two worlds so effectively! I've seen some parents do awesome things with kids in their professional lives and not make the cross over to home life so well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807702131948831235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-30920822442538911072015-10-22T16:51:45.298-05:002015-10-22T16:51:45.298-05:00Hugs Mom! You have some great strategies. One thin...Hugs Mom! You have some great strategies. One thing you might want to look into for school is a fidget chair or yoga ball. Sometimes the constant movement of a chair can settle children. Thanks for stopping by Mommas Wonderings :)Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425104991743598177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-58133343922284942192015-10-22T15:00:50.738-05:002015-10-22T15:00:50.738-05:00I can honestly say I have a little idea what your ...I can honestly say I have a little idea what your life is like. Our daughter was diagnosed with Type I, insulin dependent diabetes at 10 1/2 months of age. At age 3 she was also diagnosed with epilepsy. Fortunately her epilepsy is managed will with medication - as long as the meds are taken and as long as her blood sugar doesn't go too low. Raising a child with any chronic illness is challenging to say the least. It definitely makes raising a 'normal' kid a piece of cake, but I firmly believe we grow and benefit from the curve ball we were dealt. I applaud you and how you have managed to not only survive these challenges, but rise above them. Coincidentally, my latest post is about how "change" affects our lives....CHeck it out if you have time. Best wishes and know that your son is one lucky boy to have a mama like you!Gailhttp://www.lifeasiseeitphotography.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-68064138500982581772015-10-22T13:49:06.105-05:002015-10-22T13:49:06.105-05:00I have no idea what shoes you are walking in daily...I have no idea what shoes you are walking in daily. I have other struggles with my 2nd grader that I find many of these techniques work with her. Nicely done momma!Lynn Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943142571532995908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-36689215184091592192015-10-22T12:11:33.181-05:002015-10-22T12:11:33.181-05:00write more about this theme!
ADD mom with 1 (2?) A...write more about this theme!<br />ADD mom with 1 (2?) ADHD kid here. not a good constellation :Dmuzsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323892855810662418noreply@blogger.com