My Daughter

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Aum Amriteswaryai Namaha

 

Dixie,

 

I completely respect your advice as a teacher, BUT I must say that

type of discussion and role play may not be 'age appropriate' for a

kindergartener. Many pre-school & kindergarten aged children are

unable to rationalize their behavior in that way. If Robin's daughter

is a young 5 (we just started the school year, so i presume she is)

it could add to the confusion and frustration.

 

Anyhow, I work in a pre-school and I loathe to give advice as much as

I want to help becuase we are not able to observe this child and it

is a very delicate matter, responding to behavioral problems during

these early formative years. We don't know there is a *problem* or if

so what.. separation issues, food intolerance, sleep quality.. we can

be causing more harm than good here. I don't mean any offense,

forgive me if come off strong I'm sleepy as I type ) Love

everybody!

 

Robin,

 

I do agree w/ Dixie, Sara, & Gabriela about consulting your

pediatrist and ask about sugars in the diet before even thinking

about ADD or ADHD. Breakfast cereals, soda, even fruit & juice can

set some kids over the edge. Gabriela is right about behavioral

therapists through social services like United Way, Jewish Community

Services, Catholic Home Services etc. but please see the kid doc

first before you do anything. Aaand...

 

Wisdom Teeth:

Cheer up, getting your wisdom teeth out is fun! Trust me, I got all 4

mined from my gums at once. Sure, it hurts a little bit, but you'll

have great pain-killers and you can moan and groan and mumble get

lots of attention for days! You'll get a day off from work, the

people you love will serve you, and best of all.. ICE CREAM DIET!!!

 

Everything will be ok, you're stronger than you may realize.

 

 

Jai Ma!

 

Ammachi, "Dixie Thacker" <dixielou@s...> wrote:

 

> I really would suggest you talk to her about the problem without

laying any blame - "Your teacher said you had a tough day today; why

don't you tell me about it and maybe we can figure out a way to make

it better?" She might well know exactly what's causing her to be

disruptive and she can articulate it for you, then you'll know what

to do next. And you can always use dolls " Let's play school and

I'll be the teacher with this doll. You use that doll and prentend

like she's you in kindergarten." Typically, they'll either show you

correct behavior, which you can praise to the nth degree or they'll

show you the "other" side and you can discuss it through the dolls -

"Why do you think your student doll started singing so loudly while

my teacher doll was talking?" A lot of times kids know what's going

on in their heads and can help you out if you tweak enough!

[Guest guest]

Dear Sister Dixie,

 

Thank you for all your consideration concerning my daughter. This is very

hard for me to watch. It pains my heart to hear that she is not doing well in

school. She can also be quite aggressive. And not knowing is probabably the

worst. Is it ADHD or some other behavioral problem. Is is some tramatic event

that I might have caused (divorce)? Is she really this stressed out because of

kindergarden and a new situation. How will she cope with this sort of stress

when she is older? Could it be something more serious. Things keep going through

my head. I love her so much. I am praying to Amma for her to heal Hannah in

anyway possible and to always be with her. I have faith!

 

At Amma's Feet,

Robin