Important skills only children learn from having time alone. I immediately put your advice in action. And it has worked wonders for my mood and frustration level when the arguing and tears are not averted. for his birthday maybe you can make a snack and take it to school to share with his classmates. Thanks! I will have a newborn next month, and would like to make the switch now. lol, All I can say is you have to let your son be himself (even if it means he doesn't like sports and is more of the intellectual type, like mine is). Our power struggles have decreased, kids have been getting along together better. There’s no room in the bedroom, and anywhere else I would be in his line of sight. G. Hunjan. Our daughter has always been told that her ADHD is NOT a disability, but a gift. (What about getting a part-time job as a duty aide on the school's playground at lunchtime? (It's a neuroboligical disorder)I have researched ADD because I don't like the thought of me being different on meds. He will learn differently and think differently then most people but thats what makes humans unique. I’m not sure about how to maintain the routine when we switch between weekdays and weekends. But in the end, it was the other kids problem and there was nothing wrong with her. Give your child attention first. It’s been a few weeks since I started and the list could go on! I’d love to hear from you. Then maybe if they see your son in his environment and not at school with the peer pressure it may help. There’s no room in the house that is totally safe, and even when I do just gate him into a room to play, he screams at the gate the whole time – the idea of being constricted is what he doesn’t like, and it breaks my heart! You want your child to play on his own. Do you have any tips about transitioning and 18-month-old from playpen to playing in her bedroom? It tears me apart. I would let the bedtime be flexible for a while until he figures out how to get himself to sleep by himself. I’ve already shared your link with my family and friends! Thank you said so much! That’s why forcing them into social situations won’t … I understand your emotional pain, as when she was in preschool and elementary school the parents of other students thought she was "too much of a handful" to have over for parties, sleepovers, etc. I don't really have any advice for you, but there is a website you can check out http://www.denveroptions.org How do I start off and introduce some sort of schedule in his life in order to make him independent. Hope this helps.. Talk to your son and see what he would like to do for his birthday- toss out options... OR maybe just do a couple of friends and go to a movie and pizza. Stefanie, I am 23. My 2 year is soooo strong willed. I moved him to a small charter school with only 155 students and multiage classes. I hope that you can reassure your boy that there are always going to be mean people in the world, but there are many who would love to be his friends.. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'mamapedia_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_4',642,'0','0']));For my sons 5th birthday I invited about 12 kids and no one turned up. I have tried using a baby gate, or just closing the door. The child will learn to find enjoyment out of what’s available to them. Thanks for this great question. A friend of mine whose grandson had ADHD was used as a test subject without drugs. This way I new which girls to ask and knew that they would attend and not give my daughter any heartache. You'll have to wait until he is old enough to go outside and play. The truth is, most kids this age are excited to go to a party no matter who is giving it. Yep, definitely play time in two separate areas since the goal is for them to each learn how to occupy themselves without the presence of another person. By visiting this site, you agree to our. This is truly the hardest part of being a mother. My heart sunk and I signed up for your daily email list of listening. I stumbled upon another post of yours on Pinterest, and it lead me here. Mental focusing skills: Playpen time helps a child develop the ability to concentrate on an object and apply knowledge to the activity at hand without distraction. I just thought I'd give you a little insight into our story and hopefully encourage you in that you're not alone in this. It is kind of wierd at first letting him play alone, but I try to envision what would be the most helpful in the years down the road. If the other kids can't see that, it's their loss! As you can tell you are not alone. No mommy, no siblings. good luck and hang in there. I’m currently 34 weeks pregnant now, but I’m the type of person to want to read in advance of different stages and ways of handling things. The world needs all types of people. 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