Parenting/Family

Recent Answers

2013-05-19 Autism - Granddaughter with ASD and sensory issues:

Oh, Tricia. What a worry this must be for all of you.    I've read what you wrote three times and the most troublesome part of it is the regression you describe. The diagnoses of autism, ADHD, OCD and

2013-05-17 Special Education - Ocd 1st gr:

Hi Gg,    Thanks so much for following up with me.  It's OK for you not to agree with me, of course, but let me be sure I am expressing what I would like to share.    If you feel that your child needs

2013-05-15 Adoption Issues - Custody of children:

Hi Gemma    You can apply for Special Guardianship, which would give you legal parental responsibility for your nieces.  See the link to BAAF below.    http://www.baaf.org.uk/info/kinship-care-and-special-guardianship

2013-05-15 Parenting--Toddlers/Infants/Pre-Schoolers - Shyness:

Hi Joyeeta,    You don't need to worry too much about this many kids undergo this but with small measures you can help you child come out of the shell.      Since he is not comfortable reaching out to

2013-05-15 Parenting--Toddlers/Infants/Pre-Schoolers - how to address the absent father issue to a 5 year old son:

Hello Ana,   I believe in telling children the truth. But I also believe that children usually can only understand and deal with little bits of the truth; truth that is geared to their level of understanding