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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 14 2012 : 7:01:34 PM
Ok, our daughter and her daughter are living with us again. Kansas is 9 years old. The poor child has been on medication for hyperactivity for the past few years now. Her teachers can't seem to handle her excessive energy and tell her mother she needs to be put on medications. So she does. But when she is here, I don't want her on them. They even give the poor child sleeping meds too.
So tonight, I had some leftover sauteed veggies with noodles. With lots of collrads in it. I told her she needs to eat good and she won't need to take her meds anymore. She ate all of it. And wanted more. Thats' another thing. She's a very nervous kid too, from all she's been through. She's VERY this. I guess she has a very high matabolism and burns up all her calories.
So anyway, I am going to be doing some research on foods she should be eating or staying away from so she won't have to be on these meds anymore. Does anyone else have kids like this? What do you do? Are there foods you keep them away from too? Have you seen a difference in the way they eat and having to take meds? Ijust wondered about other families with hyper kids about this age and what you do instead of meds.Thanks.
Kris
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 09 2013 : 08:48:01 AM
Good idea, Michelle. Thanks. We will have to try this.
Thanks so much, Laurie.
Kris
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| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Jan 09 2013 : 07:11:54 AM
I'm glad you see some improvement. One thing that I have my children (clients and my own kids) do is squeeze a ball or play with a pipe cleaner, ect when they have to focus on listening to something. If hands are busy often they can think. I am looking into doing my doctoral thesis on using this as a stratagy for these kids.
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| laurentany |
Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 6:05:40 PM
Prayers going up for Kansas, and you and Heather. I hope that this can all be worked out without medication.
Hugs,
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 2:23:01 PM
I was at Whole Foods the other day and found some Attentive Child for Kansas. I talked to the lady there about the Sam-E and she said she's never heard about that for children. So she showed me what they have. I got a bottle and we started Kansas on it about 5 days ago. I do believe I see a little bit of difference in her. We shall see how she does at school, which starts back tomorrow!!! I am so thankful that her mom only worked a total of 3 whole days this whole 2 weeks of Christmas break! And I only have to get her on the bus 2 mornings this week too.
Kris
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| Farmer Judy |
Posted - Dec 25 2012 : 10:40:04 AM
Kristin, Sorry I have not been keeping up to date on FG lately. I sooo know your dilema. Both of my boys are ADHD and we went thru a lot to get them stable and doing better in school. Give in half way, go to a doctor and have her diagnosed correctly. Check into the natural health food store and see what they have to offer. You CAN control some of the problems with vitamins and food. Many people have allergies that they do not know of and it can cause some hyperactivity problems, others may have gluten or casin allergies and that can cause more problems. One thing that I ask you is does Kansas have a huge thirst all the time? If she does and she is using the bathroom that much it could be a sugar problem like diabetes. If she is having bowel problems try to soothe that and it may take some of her problems away, that was part of my youngest's problem. So many things that we take for granted can cause issues to happen. Feel free to contact me directly if you would like anymore information.
Merry Christmas and thanks for being such a great role model for grandparents
God bless,
Judy
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| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Dec 24 2012 : 10:45:50 AM
If Kansas isn't put on a stimulant medication isn't really a big deal. There are also natural remedies like SAM-E. In my expereince some teachers work better with ADHD kids than others.
It's all good!
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| desperadosdream |
Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 2:44:53 PM
Oh Kristin
I really hate to hear that Kansas isn't doing well. I will hoe and pray that everything will work out well for all of you in the year ahead. In the meantime please try not to worry and enjoy your holidays with her and the rest of your family. I know that is easier said than done but I also know that tomorrows worries can destroy todays joys.
Malena
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 07:44:45 AM
Thank you both for such good suggestions for Kansas. We'll have to try each one.
I picked Kansas up from school Friday because I was in town. Went to her classroom to get her. While she was getting her things together (and we would have to stop constantly and ask her what she was forgetting or...) I asked the teacher how she was doing. She just kind of shook her head and said she wasn't really doing very good. I don't understand her report cards then. She said Kansas is not doing good in math at all. And has a lot of trouble concentrating and doing her work in class. She said after the winter break, they are going to ask for another meeting. I know what they'll be telling Heather. That Kansas needs to be on medication. I don't know if I'll be going to this one. I am very upset right now that this is happeneing. I wosh now that they had left things alone. Her 3rd grade teacher was really good and did not have a problem with kansas. So well. see in a few weeks what's going to happen.
Kris
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| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 07:20:39 AM
I am a children's therapist and a mother of 6. All of my children are ADD in some form or another. I work in community mental health so I have mixed feelings about medication. First I don't reccommend Aderall as a first choice of medication. Vyvance is a good option because it is not a controled medication and is not a stimulant. Diet can play a huge part in a child's behavior and red dye is BAD for sure. One thing I can say is that evvironment is HUGE! Kids with ADHD have to have a very black and white form of discipline. Unfortunatly corpral punishment rarly works with childen who have ADHD and conduct disorders. Another issue with ADHD is task completion because 70% of children can't learn the way schools teach. A strategy I use with these children is an egg timer. Have the child sit for 15 minutes and work on the same task until the timer goes off, then have them "run around" for 15 to 30 minutes depending on the child. Sometimes ADHD is a coping mechanism...
It's all good!
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| Joey |
Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 09:00:19 AM
Kris, what wonderful news about Kansas. And KUDOs to you for being such a strong advocate.
I have ADD that has never been treated. ( I'm 61). Over my many years I have tried many ways to compensate for my learning difficulties. Anyway, something that has always helped me is to write down assignments in an assignment note book that I checked every day and check them off when I completed the and crossed them out when I turned them in. I have also structured my clothes/closets because I have difficulty getting it all together to get dressed in the morning. If you knew me, you probably never guess I have ADD but it takes great emotional strength to keep it all together and to focus. You are doing a great job. So glad they moved Kansas to 4th grade. Bless you for the difference you are making in your grand-daughters life. Joey
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 06:14:48 AM
Erin, she's doing great in school. She has brought home 2 report cards so far all with A's and B's. No notes being sent home about her energy. Just that she forgets some things, like her homework assignments. But that's only benn a few times. She is a good kid. And so loving and happy.
Kris
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| MtnGrlByTheBay |
Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 05:43:04 AM
I'm a little late to this post, but I hope things continue to go well. I'm sure your family dynamic has its challenges. I will say that a lot of teachers are A LOT more patient with children if the chidren's caregiver puts effort into the child's education too. You know... takes a community to raise a child? As a former teacher, and parent of a boy with his "bad days," I see this challenge from both sides. Teachers are way more willing to fight (their own impatience) for a child, if they know they have a reasonable and supportive family fighting along with her/him.
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| laurentany |
Posted - Nov 24 2012 : 3:09:53 PM
Kris-
SO happy to see this wonderful update on Kansas! Congratulations you to for sticking to your guns and helping her. I am sure that Heather is thrilled with this new also.
Congratulations to your new little 4th Grader!Wahooooo!
Hugs,
~Laurie
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Nov 06 2012 : 2:51:47 PM
The Vice Principal called last week and wanted to meet with me and Heather about Kansas. She said they were not happy with the school in S. Ga. and them holding her back and had been testing Kansas the whole time she's been at CVE. So we went this afternoon. We were in the cinference room and there were 6 other people there besides the VP and us. 2 were her teachers and 2 were 4th grade teachers and the other 2 were the people who had been working with Kansas.
So the VP told us what all they had determined about Kansas. And she is ABOVE average! She did not fail the CRCT's last year. We still don't know why she was held back. But they were all saying what a wonderful smart bright child she is and that they recommended her going forward to 4th grade as soon as possible! They will start giving her 4th grade wrok to do in her 3rd grade class and gradually, through the next few weeks, let her go to 4th grade classes. Thanksgiving they are out a whole week, so when she goes back, she will be an official 4th grader! She is SO happy!
We also asked how she is doing in the classroom. Her teachers said she does get distracted but is easily able to get back on task. She does have to go to the bathroom a lot they said. Heather said she has to get up sevral times during the night to go to the bathroom as well. So she may need to go to a doctor about this as soon as we can get an appointment. But they didn't say they thought she should go back on the meds at all.
So things are looking up for Kansas here. I am SO glad there are people in the public school system who are looking ut for the little kids and not letting them slip through the cracks. These are professional people doing a great job there. They really care about these kids. And they especially like Kansas.
Kris
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| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 7:42:34 PM
Glad all is going well Kris- keep up the good work grandma!
Hugs,
~Laurie
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 7:17:28 PM
Mary, this child is always full of energy! She wakes up talking and doesn't stop til she falls asleep at night. Nonstop! But we haven't gotten any notes from the teachers yet! She doing really good so far.
Nicole, she has had a crazy mixed up life. But is always happy and has nice things to say about everyone all the time. She is always smiling and happy. She's a great kid. And I think we have found c=some teachers who are able to handle her and work with her.
Thanks so much for all your comments and support for Kansas.
Kris
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| texdane |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 06:34:51 AM
Kristen, Reading this post has brought tears to my eyes. Your granddaughter is so beautiful, and so very, very blessed to have you in her life.
Nicole
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| Flowerfairy136 |
Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 11:22:44 PM
Is she hyperactive all the time? Or just at school when they want her to focus on her work? Can she focus on stuff if it's something she wants to do?
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| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 06:40:54 AM
Yay- glad all is going well so far Kris! Keep it up- you are doing a wonderful thing for Kansas!
Hugs,
~Laurie
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 7:04:54 PM
I know. The teachers are too. They just don't know how to handle these bright happy energetic children. Just put them on meds, it's so much easier than changing the foods they eat and no computer or crappy tv shows. Keeping things calm.
Her first 2 days went great! No notes from teachers! I am not liking getting up early though. H. is off work Monday and Tuesday, thank goodness. But so far, so good.
Kris
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| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 6:48:27 PM
Hi Kris,
Hoping all went well with Kansas on the first few days of school. I give you alot of credit for trying to get her off the meds! Nowadays, Dr's are too quick to just say "medicate them"!
Hugs,
~Laurie
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 08:52:33 AM
Thank you, Lindsey. She sure is.
I took her to school this morning. Got into the school and went to the office to see where her slassroom was. My friend Helen, called and asked her teacher to send someone for us. So as we were walking down halls, some of her old teachers hugged her and said how glad they were to see her again. And when she went into her classroom, her friend form a few years back came running to her and hugged her too. This little girl is VERY energetic and talks constantly and is even on really strong ADHD meds. Not a good situation for any teacher to have 2 kids like that. I told both the teachers that Kansas is nowhere near as hyper as that little girl is. But they both looked at each other and shook their heads. I hope they can keep them apart in class. This might not be a good situation for Kansas. I will come back later and let y'all know how her first day went.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
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| .Linz. |
Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 6:21:27 PM
What a lovely little girl!
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 1:05:23 PM
We went this morning to get her registered. I asked my friend, who is the person who does all this, to please get her into a classroom with a teacher who will be better able to deal with her if she does get restless or too energetic. She got her in with a teacher she thinks will be the right fit! I told her I don't want Kansas to go back on any meds again. And I also filled out volunteer paperwork while there so I can go a few times a week to help out. We will also be letting her take her lunch to school. She said she didn't like school lunches, that they aren't good for her. I will take her to school tomorrow morning and meet her new teacher.
I got a flyer today in the mail about Ga. charter schools. Hmmm. I will check that out. Thanks so much y'all, for all your great advice and support for Kansas. With all she's been through, she is the sweetest little angel there ever was. She is always happy, no matter what is going on. And Jonni knows some of that. She is an amazing little girl.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 07:12:02 AM
Kristin - You have the right to demand a IEP meeting for your granddaughter. We have learned through bitter experience with our youngest son that we are his only advocates. Fight hard for your granddaughter not be isolated, but included with the other children. Isolation is the worst possible thing for her. They tried that with our son at his old school, which is why we moved this summer, to change districts.
You are all in my prayers. Best of luck to you.
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