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I also believe that your husband should be the one to tell them - not you.
In my opinion, your husband should have a "chat" with both his parents in the morning (when you are at work), and let them know how much you both appreciate their help, love, time and influence in your son's life, but that the 3-of you need some quiet family bonding time once you return home from work.
If he puts it in a lovingly, appreciative tone, then they should not get their feelings hurt, and be supportive of your family time alone.
He could also add, that the 5 of you will make plans once or twice a month on a Saturday to do a group outing, like the zoo, or a park or dinner.....something along those lines, and if you guys can afford to pay for it, then letting them know its your treat would be an added bonus!
I hope this helps a bit? Take care!
-KathleenView Thread

I would look into something like this:
http://www.childrensfeedingtherapy.com/
Do some research in your area, and hopefully there is a clinic/Dr. who can help your daughter.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

Ok, first off, I would have a long talk with your daughters teacher (and include the Principal), just you and your husband and get down to what is going on in class, and find out who is supervising out on the play-yard.
It is the schools responsibility to make sure all the children are safe on the play ground - physically and mentally. If the children are being unkind and down right mean to your daughter, this needs to be addressed - the yard duties need to intervene.
It sounds to me from your description, that your daughter's melt-downs are stress related, and this is how she is letting out the stress she feels at school.
I wouldn't wait, call the teacher (and Principal) and set up a meeting ASAP.
After your meeting, you and your husband can figure out if the school is willing to step-up and support your daughter by providing more supervision / structure outside - - or........if not, you may want to explore other school options in your area.
Let me know how it goes, I know as a mother this is heartbreaking!
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

I am sure this is very frustrating, and you need to get to the root of this.
I will paste some links for you to explore......but I would also take him to his pediatrician and discuss all the information/patterns/ and behaviors of your son and see what advice/direction he can give you.
http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Problems With Soiling and Bowel Control§ion=Facts for Families
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site835/mainpageS835P0.html
Take care!!
-KathleenView Thread

I would talk to her pediatrician about your concerns.
There are a lot of factors to consider when trying to figure out what is going on with a young child who acts out.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

When you have a strong willed child, sometimes a different approach is needed - especially if what you are doing isn't working.
Hitting, yelling and being out of control is counter productive to teaching a child how to act, and can make them rebel even further.
I highly suggest a parenting teens course / class for you, and/or reading some good parenting books.
I will paste some links for you to explore:
http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Teen-Girl-Communication-Connection/dp/1608822133/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347649726&sr=1-1&keywords=lucie hemmen
http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder§ion=Facts for Families
Its great to explore different options and try to work with your daughter to create a clear plan, and let her know ahead of time of her consequences if she doesn't do something she is supposed to do.
It is hard work being a good parent, and that's great you reached out and are looking for alternative ideas.
Write back anytime, I hope some of this helps!
-KathleenView Thread

Any Urgent Care facility can do these, pretty quickly too.
Good luck !
-KathleenView Thread

I'm wondering why the aggressive MRI, CT stuff?? From what I have read and seen, 8 isn't that out of the ordinary to begin early development.
Maybe Dr. B. will respond.....
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

Children often times have tummy aches due to a back-up of stool (even though they have bowel movements).
I would buy some today and give it to her for a good week and see if it helps her stomach feel better.
After a week, if there is no improvement, then I'd take her to her pedi to discuss other causes.
Take care!
-KathleenView Thread

Your son may not even really know why he is doing this either. Children have a hard time getting to the root of their feelings.
You don't mention any family dynamics here.......
Is HIS father in the home? Has there been a divorce? Has there been a recent death? Have you moved lately? Has he switched schools? A new baby in the home? Does he go to daycare?
I think its super important to look at your son's environment from HIS eyes. Some children are more sensitive than others, and obviously something is going on......
My first step would be to meet with his pediatrician and have a discussion about what has been happening, and then go from there.
Take care !
-KathleenView Thread
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