Comments on: My Kid Is “That Kid”

By: Birdie

Birdie — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:47:01 +0000

Know what you mean.

I am enjoying reading your writing. My thoughts are with you, I can’t begin to imagine how you are feeling and coping with the “normal” things in life at present.

By: Tash

Tash — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:34:41 +0000

Oh, hearing you, Josh is just as you decribed, the reflux, the temper, the stubbornness. He is only 13 months old, but already, I do the ‘you will figure out that isn’t so great’ thing LOL

I am hoping the sessions are going well, I think we will be headed down that path someday soon…

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:28:06 +0000

Hahaha…that’s hilarious, Declan sounds just like little Blake. My kid has a temper on him to rival my own and he’s not even a year old yet.

Does this mean my next will be like Connor? Oh god I hope so because godknowsIcan’ttakethisscreaminganymore!!!

Good luck with the psych visits – hopefully something good comes of them. I’m sure it will given some time, hang in there! x

By: WarsawMommy

WarsawMommy — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:33:57 +0000

Yep, my first-born Max is also 'That Kid'. Spirited, smart, funny, sweet. And damn hard work. I feel you. .-= WarsawMommy´s last blog ..Wordy Wednesday (One Day Late) – The Scarf =-.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:03:12 +0000

Hang in there mom! My boy’s name is Dustin and I, too, spent alot of time saying “that’s Dustin”. He is now 22 years old and in the Army and preparing for his June 22nd wedding! There are so many things that I want you to know: 1. You are not alone! Find others in your area and spend time with them. 2. What helps one does not necessarily help another, however, routine, routine, routine worked for me. The sooner you can let him know about changes the better so that he has time to adjust. 3. He will have melt downs and you will need coping mechanisms! Sewing is a great stress reliever. Hot baths, long walks, cooking or whatever it may be that relieves your stress is your coping mechanism. Find some coping mechanisms that work for you and use them. You cannot take proper care of a challenging child if you do not take proper care of you! and last, but not least…. I love your blog!!!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:58:16 +0000

Amy cut holes in her jumper and in the shower curtain. While hiding in the bathroom while I put her brother down for a nap. She’s not quite as extreme as Declan (unless someone’s fed her food colouring and then I really REALLY want a padded room to hide in) but I know what you mean when you say ‘he’s been Declan.’

Some kids!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:09:08 +0000

Wow you completely described my son…. gotta love them but oh my gosh they are a lot of work… also the reason why there is 9.5 years between my 2 kids.

Have you thought of ADHD for Declan, now I knew with Matt at 3 that he had ADHD- you just know when you see your child in he same settings as other kids. Smarter than anything, their minds going at mach 10… but so uncontrollable. Matt almost was kicked out of pre-school due to his behavior, and in 3rd grade just before his sister was born we had him formally diagnosed. That year he became a real danger to himself, couldn’t sit still in his seat at school so conked his head many times, scratched his eye because he was playing with a paper clip… among many other things. With the new baby on the way I needed help desperately. I fought the meds so hard, I didn’t want to pump them in my kids… but I reached my breaking point. Let me tell you he is a different kid on meds, oh he’s not perfect still does not work to his full potential (he’s a lazy 14 year old now) but he is so much better. Parent teacher conferences are no longer about his behavior but about his not turning things in- he is after all a 14 yr old lazy boy

But I just wanted to say you are not alons.