MY MUCHKIN!!!!!!!!

[meganne]

Many of my friends know what a struggle we've had to get my very-smart munch to perform appropriately in school. She's a good kid, always WANTS to succeed... but just hasn't managed. There have been times that it's seemed like it's improving, but it never lasts. This year, I gave in to trying something that I was very hesitant to do. She

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[vodgut]

Yes, but how's the important subject, namely, GLOBAL CONQUEST, coming along? It's an important skill for kids to learn!

Congrats, though!

[meganne]

Trust me.... you do NOT want her learning that subject yet!!!

[eyes_of_cyrene]

Go her! And go mom, for realizing she needed the meds!

It's an admirable thing you did, and I'm glad you've got your head screwed on straight about the meds. While I DO think there are far too many kids on medication nowadays (for any number of things), such dramatic improvement clearly shows she's one who does require some balancing.

Morgan was diagnosed with a learning disorder way back in fourth grade, after he had a truly horrendous third grade year. I can certainly relate to the frustration of having a bright child who fails; unfortunately (from my point of view anyway) there is no medication or obvious school of thought on dealing with his LD, so he ends up having to figure out his own coping mechanisms.

Good luck to her, and to you, mama.

[beerjudge]

*big, ecstatic grin* Congrats to her and you to! If only all parents cared that much.

Cooool!

[sdgoldenchild]

Go Ms. Bella!

I know that our society likes to overmedicate these days...but she seems to be one of those kids who are genuinely helped by it. That is way cool. From mediocre grades to almost straight A's? Most excellent. :D

[halingo]

WOOHOO!! Great job, Bella!! I am so thrilled for you. Sweetie, I KNOW it was probably a hard decision for you - there ARE too many kids on meds who shouldn't be - it sounds like, at least for now, it was a good decision! I am so excited for you (and her!!)!!!