A new school year

Well, here it is a new school year. And this is our first year as a middle school family. So far we have had a pretty smooth transition from elementary to middle school. Although it has not been without some bumps. Our 11 year old (turning 12 next month) is showing the signs of a typical ADHD kid. Struggling with social issues, although nothing serious at this point, missing assignments in English and just trying to get the whole routine down. I must say that having him re-evaluated last year in 6th grade and having it result in getting an IEP (Individual Educational Plan) has helped tremendously. He is currently meeting with the school psychologist once a week. I spoke with her early last week to see how she thought he was doing. Nothing she told me suprised me at all. Even though he knows to respect other people's space, he doesn't seem to know how to do that. He impulsively feels that need to have his hands in their space. He also has this overriding need to be the "parent" in all situations. Making sure to tell everyone what they are doing wrong and how they should do it better or right. Needless to say this results in him not being able to maintain friendships. What is a mother to do? He knows the ongoing lecture about being the parent and personal space. He can recited to verbatim. So why doesn't it translate in his brain to do other wise? Hmmmmm, that is the million dollar question now isn't it?

We had an appointment with Forest's couselor on Friday. We always get good info from him. And especially books to use and read. I have ordered 3 books this past week. Hoping to get them in the mail any day now. Will post about them as I get them.

Well, I will stop for now. If you have any comments, suggestions or tips for helping your ADHD child understand about personal space, I would love to hear it. Please help us out!

Introduction to my blog

Hello there friends! I wanted to get a blog started to help others who have gone through the same frustrations as I have in dealing with issues surrounding my kids. I learned this year that I have a passion for preserving and maintaining parental rights. I hope by starting this blog, that I will be able to help other parents who deal with their schools and school districts understand their rights as parents so they will have fewer frustrations.

Let me start by telling you that I have an 11 year old son that was diagnosed with ADHD. This issue alone is frustrating to deal with as a parent. But when you have to deal with the school and their lack of knowledge and/or empathy it escalates to EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING! Then there is the ongoing problem of schools wanting to introduce curriculum and values into the educational system that may contradict your own personal and family values. How do you deal with that? What are your rights? I will be introducing my experiences and solutions to these questions as well.

I want this to be a place to get information that is beneficial for parents/caregivers of children who struggle to keep public education system in check and accountable to you for the care of your children. Please join me in sharing your experiences and what you have learned. You never know, it could help someone else out dramatically!