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steve on What do you do for you?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:11:31 -0800

My primary comment has to do with vacationing families. We know from experience that most parents come home from vacation more exhausted than when they left. Isn't that a shame? Vacations are supposed to be times to actually rest up and relax from the tough work-a-day world. Did you know that many hotels can connect you to a babysitting or nanny agency? It's true, at least for the larger hotels. Parents are eternally grateful to us for our babysitting agency. They take at least one full evening just for themselves. It isn't cheap. But it is often the super highlight of the entire vacation. Plan for it and save up for it. Parents rave to us that the sitters made them feel completely relaxed about leaving their children in the hotel room or the pool area. Our agency is like many others so you can check it out just to see how it all works. Check at http://www.elitefamilycare.com.

ToniH on Enrolling NOW!

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:36:25 -0700

Can Learn Christian Academy is currently accepting new students K-6 for this fall! We are located on the Northside; close to the north-south freeway!
We are beginning our 10th year successfully working with challenging-puzzling children K-6th grades! Call TODAY to give your child a new start with folks who have been trained & understand their neurodevelopment struggles.
362-3418
canlearnacademy.org
canlearnacademy@gmail.com

mashia on Hello

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:49:53 -0700

Hello, I am newbie here, nice to meet you.
I am a mum with a 16 year old son, he is in his adolescence, so I am here to learn from all of you.

Ron on Daycare blues

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:32:14 -0700

I have found myself in the position that I have to take my 4 year old son to daycare. Everything is great until we reach the door to his class then he will lean against the wall and pout or if we go into the class everyone looks at him and says good morning and he will cover his face or hide behind me and hold my leg. If i try to leave he will scream and cry, I try to distract his attention by letting him show me the class turtle or something along those lines and it works sometimes, there is no change I thought it might be a phase. I don't know what to do, can anyone help?

zignhoth on RAD daughter in control

Wed, 30 May 2012 17:36:01 -0700

We have been through the ropes so to speak with our adopted RAD daughter. She lies like she breathes and steals from us any chance she gets. We are a treatment foster home that has 3 bio children and 3 sp. needs adopted children. We tried counceling, emdr, dbt group therapy, in-home counceling and she sees a regular psychiatrist. When behaviors continued to escalate we were adviced to get the counties help so more resources open up. For example a group home placement. This backfired totally and our county has made us feel as we are the 'bad' people and placed her in a foster home. While I am at peace knowing we have done everything we could in the 4 yrs. she was with us and that it is better for the rest of my children as they feel safe now in their home and dont have to worry about someone stealing their personal belongings when they turn around. It is so extreemely hurtful to have been so deeply hurt by my child. I know that it takes a tight knit villiage to raise these kiddos, but when the community you live in takes her manipulations and false allegations and twisted versions of the truth over the parents skilled training in how to raise a RAD child, its just so wrong and so far from the truth. I feel we lost the 'power' and the control has been given to our severly ill daughter. Any suggestions or support from others who have been in our shoes?

freelancerlynne on Rest

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:07:29 -0700

A morning walk and a prayer is what I am doing also. If I have more time I treat myself with good home service massage.

freelancerlynne on If I can just stop the time

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:02:27 -0700

Wow Julie you gave me a good idea. I think that's the best thing to do capture the moments so we have something to look back to. Thanks for reading my post.

Julie on If I can just stop the time

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:14:11 -0700

Oh don't I know it. I have a scrapbook type of screensaver that plays my photos on my computer. Sometimes I just sit there and enjoy the memories (and miss them a bit too)!

freelancerlynne on If I can just stop the time

Tue, 08 May 2012 01:41:34 -0700

I have a 14 years old and a 6 years old children. So proud of them when saw them singing together while my daughter playing her guitar. They are are sweet to one another and my daughter is so responsible sister to her younger brother. If I can just stop the time I want them to stay that way and be with us forever.

Julie on 14 yr old falling off a cliff

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:48:30 -0700

I am floundering here. RAD is threatening to claim another of our kiddos as he is hitting puberty. He has started to cut, threatens suicide, follows the low crowd. We have learned a few things from an early go round with #2. So we are not afraid of his outbursts, holding firmly to consequences for breaking house rules. The thing is that he has such a sweet heart and tells me he doesn't want to disappoint us. He has gone through some bad choices personally this year and we have stuck through it with him, got him in counseling (which he despises), and he thanked me a few months ago for always being there for him no matter what he does. He does have some learning and emotional delays and it shows on how he takes on others problems, thinking this will make them like him. Not a good trait with a low flying crowd. He has always had a zest for life, is normally fun to be around, loves hard work and school. This hurts me deeply to see him slipping away. Any ideas?

freelancerlynne on mild/moderate attachment disorder 14 year old boy bolts when confronted with drug use

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:10:50 -0700

Virgil I really feel how much you care and love this boy. I really adore you for inserting effort to let him know that up to now you still care for him. Don't stop what you are doing if this your heart want to do. Give him time to think and realize the consequences of what he is doing and when the time comes that he will come home to you, accept him with two open arms.

freelancerlynne on Home School Extension Program

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:52:13 -0700

Hello,

I heard a lot about home schooling is this set up is applicable to all kids? For the kids is this less stress for them and what are the benefits that the regular school class doesn't have? Just curious.

Julie on New look for Forum

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:50:37 -0700

This new forum is cool! I have had a blast browsing around and trying out the new features and rediscovering old favorites! Check it out and have fun!

ToniH on Private Christian school on north side for special needs/struggling children

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:24:04 -0700

For as little as two cups of coffee a day at Starbucks you can send your ‘struggling’ child to a private Christian Academy…

The most affordable private school for children with special needs in the nation…even has a nation wide home school program!

Can Learn Christian Academy provides a rich academic experience & quality education for ALL students, regardless of their developmental level on the learning spectrum!!

ALL kids CAN LEARN!

Would YOU like your child to gain 3 years in Reading and 2 years in Math in one School Year!

Are YOU tired and frustrated with constant phone calls from your child’s school?

Are YOU looking for a school that understands your child?

Are YOU looking for a school that understands that YOU have a life, job, marriage?

Are YOU frustrated with empty promises?

Are YOU looking for a school that understands your child?

Can Learn Can:

Teach smart kids who don’t “get it;”
Teach your hyperactive child how to gain control of his/her energy and movement;
Teach your child in spite of poor behaviors and outbursts;
Help your child stop screaming;
Teach your child to be responsible for his her own actions;
And So Much More!

Struggling students who may be:

AD/HD,
all Learning struggles,
Sensory issues,
Processing struggles,
Anxiety Disorder,
Prenatal exposure to alcohol and/or drugs or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s, PDD-NOS)
Developmental Disabilities
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder),
mild emotional problems (Bi-Polar, mood swings),
and many more

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There IS an alternative!

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Open registration--year round

ToniH on Update from Can Learn Christian Academy

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:08:10 -0700

Hi Everyone!

First, the school has a new phone number…509.362.3418

Second, we will be offering respite… NO over nights… few hours so you can go shopping, take a long walk, go visiting, go out to dinner, etc, etc. Weekdays.. after school til 9/10 PM Saturdays anytime, Sunday's after 1 PM… Use Nancy Thomas and Love & Logic methods!!

email–canlearnacademy@gmail.com

website–canlearnacademy.org