Recent content by mesasa1978

Every time I look through my son's bookbag, I become depressed. Bear is 10, a 5th grade student, and he's a bright kid (or at least appears to be!). Academically, he can always pass the proficiency tests without too much trouble. His problem is organization and motivation. I realize he is...

My son is a little version of me -- and this means he inherited my jawline, my nose, my talkative nature, my cheerful demeanor AND my profound lack of coordination. :) He expressed interest in football, so we signed him up. He has worked VERY hard (as the sweaty laundry pile can attest) and...

Hi! So, my son, 10, has a little problem with being honest. Now, I recognize that kids lie. Grownups do it to, and it's not uncommon. What worries me is how glibly my son lies and how often I catch him doing it. Today's situation? I work at a school 5 minutes from home. My son is still on...

I think there are a lot of parents in this boat, particulary nowadays with so much out there as far as games and tv. My 10 year old is much like one of your little'uns. He claims he is "bored" and has "nothing to do" even though there are lots of non-screen activities available. I locked his...

This can be so hard! What one kid likes another won't eat. My son is a difficult eater. All he wants to eat is garbage food (chips, pop, etc.) and if I don't have it in the house, he refuses to eat. We battle over food a lot. I've always been a fan of carrot sticks, celery sticks, and ranch...

Awesome! That's a challenging book for a 7 year old. The books will "grow" with him, but also beware that they get a little spookier as the series goes on. Glad to hear about a little guy into reading. :)

First off, let me say "good for you" to date a woman who has children. Even in our fairly "modern" society, single moms can have it pretty rough. As for meeting her two year old. I would say to play it by ear. That sounds hard, I know, since it's an intimidating situation. With regard to...

Hi! I just found this forum, and I'm pleased it exists. I've always believed children should come with instructional manuals and tech support. :) I am a working mom with a working husband. Our only child is a 10 year old boy with some ADHD troubles. By and large, he's a good kid. I have my...