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Help! My challenging child didn't come with instructions!
ConductDisorders.com describes itself as a "soft place to land for the battle-weary parent." Does that sound like you?
Generally, people do not find it because they want to -- they find it because they are out of ideas, losing hope, feeling defeated, and often embarrassed because the subject of these feelings is their own child.
What did we do wrong? What can we do better? Follow the links in this lens to help you navigate this helpful, welcoming site.
"YOU'RE NOT ALONE!
Share your story with a diverse group of concerned parents in a SAFE environment."
Do you have a diagnosis?
You can go straight to helpful articles about a variety of issues related to children's behavior:* ADHD/ADD
* Allergies
* Anxiety
* Autism
* Bipolar
* Borderline Personality
* Conduct Disorder
* Depression
* Learning Disabilities
* Oppositional Defiance
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Navigating the forums
Don't skip the FAQ!The child that led you to this site is referred to as a GFG which is short for "Gift from God." PC is an acronym for the tongue-in-cheek "perfect child" (ie. no diagnosis, "normal" childhood issues).
More acronyms you'll need to know, and general board info, is inside. Start at the top.
* FAQ / Board Help ~ information to help navigate the site
* General ~ discussion of our special needs and challenging kids
* Early Childhood Zone ~ for the 5yrs old and younger set
* Natural Treatments ~ discuss alternative and natural treatments
* Teens and Substance Abuse ~ discussion of teen substance abusers
* Special Ed 101 ~ rules and navigation of the school system
* Parent Emeritus ~ issues surrounding gfg's who are 18 or out of the home
* Insurance and SSI Help ~ laws of navigating insurance and SSI systems
* Healthful Living ~ take care of your own physical and mental health
Any child can be beautiful.
Check out "Raising beautiful children" for inspiration when you're feeling a bit overwhelmed.-
Raising Beautiful Children
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We all know there is no such thing as an ugly baby, but what makes a child truly beautiful? This lens will explore that subject from a different point of view than what one might find at a modeling agency, beauty pageant or Hollywood audition.
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freelief
I personally own the book, The Explosive Child, listed toward the top of this page. It is a great reference for parents of strong-willed children. Posted January 24, 2008 |
