I have a 9 yr old son that seems to be having some self-control issues (huffing/puffing), anger management, etc., at school/ home. If things do not go his way, he back talks whoever & whatever may be in the same room at that time. He makes wonderful grades (honor roll all this year)! He just can’t seem to grasp that he is NOT boss & I don’t know where to turn to at this point, to get the proper help for him.
He is not the only child, however, his sister is 20 yrs old, who is married w/ a baby, who does not live in our home. But you would think he was the only child. There are no children for him to play with in our neighborhood & he is sooo dependent on me & his dad to entertain him. That is not possible, due to his dad working long hours & me being disabled. He doesn’t pick up after himself like he should, & he can really make a mess w/ his stuff!!!
He had open heart surgery when he was 3 yrs old & I think we have literally spoiled our son rotten not realizing the dangers ahead.
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My children are 4 (almost 5) and 6 1/2 years old. They have been accepted by the State of California as Victims of Crime. I need to get them both into some sports or activities that can build their self-confidence and self-esteem. Do you have any suggestions and is there any monetary assistance to help me with the costs?
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My husband and I both hate clutter and both hate our apartment being messy and disorganized, yet we are the worst culprits. We both *try* to keep it clean and neat, but with a hyperactive 4 year old and a 1 year old baby, it seems to always be a mess, which adds to my stress level and to my depression. We can’t seem to find a system that will work for us because of the fact that our children are so high needs and there’s very little time to ourselves to begin with.
Can anyone suggest any good books (or preferrably websites) that can help us learn how to become and stay organized? Many of the ones I’ve seen sound perfect and easy enough….but only if there is no children in the household
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My children and I were setting goals to achieve in this new year. I ended up saying how they wanted to try “keeping a diary” etc. My children are 11yrs and 8yrs. How do I encourage them to set a goal without forcing or being to “mummy” about it.?
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