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Deb Fjeld

Creative Christmas Gifts

It's not too early to think about Christmas Gifts, is it?

I pride myself on giving the kids interesting gifts that they enjoy. Now that they are entering the teen years it is getting more challenging.
I am interested to hear some of your best (and inexpensive) gifts you have made or found for your kids. Please post it to the list!


One of my favorite gifts I enjoy making is "The Kit". I think about the child and what they like, and try to create a kit based on their interest.
I have a g… Continue

Posted by Deb Fjeld on November 13, 2009 at 6:19pm — 1 Comment

Deb Fjeld

Have Crisis? Bring Kleenex!

I feel like I have left this group in a big quiet hole for over a month. For that I apologize! I will be sure to welcome our newest members as soon as I can, so please know I have been thinking about everyone!

We have been in crisis for over a month. I won't get into the story except to say that it has been very difficult with my 13 yr old. He went into psychosis and attempted to hurt himself. He was hospitalized at the adolescent psychiatric ward for 6 days and left with new meds and more stab… Continue

Posted by Deb Fjeld on November 6, 2009 at 1:33pm — 3 Comments

Renae

Gold Awards

I just saw the video of the Gold Award for the Mom's Choice. CONGRATULATIONS JODEE AND LIZ AND STEPEHEN. Great work. I am just thrilled for all of you

Renae

Posted by Renae on October 16, 2009 at 8:22pm — 1 Comment

Diane Hess

Mom's Stress Reliever...Ahh!

I just discovered a new stress relief for me. I bought a Nintendo DS for Dani about a year ago so that Dani had something to do while she was traveling around the country with her dad (long haul trucker) and she didn't play with it much. Well, it came out of the drawer yesterday, went and bought a new game...a game I wanted for me and now I sit and play with it, with my headphones on and zone out. Of course after my daughter is in bed and it's my time to relax...ah, sweet relief.

What things do… Continue

Posted by Diane Hess on October 12, 2009 at 8:51pm

Debbiem

fas and bi polar disorder

my almost 7 year old has fas and bi polar disorder which is proving to be simply the most exhausting thing to go through that i can imagine. he is a rapid cycler, although, maybe all young children with this are. the only way to keep him from just getting completely out of control is through constant, constant stimulation. any free time and we are done for. his meds were just adjusted which helped a bit, but then we always have a nice "bump" from a new med, we will see in a month or two. i am ju… Continue

Posted by Debbiem on September 20, 2009 at 7:47pm — 15 Comments

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Deb Fjeld

Gift Ideas to make

Started by Deb Fjeld in General Discussion Nov 15.

Brenda

what are you dealing with? 6 Replies

Started by Brenda in General Discussion. Last reply by Debbiem Nov 8.

Deb Fjeld

Favorite Tools in busy households 2 Replies

Started by Deb Fjeld in Household/Chores. Last reply by Debbiem Nov 8.

Renae

Update 2 Replies

Started by Renae in General Discussion. Last reply by Deb Fjeld Nov 6.

Kim Garner

Reading Ideas? 7 Replies

Started by Kim Garner in School Issues. Last reply by Deb Fjeld Nov 6.

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Deb Fjeld added a discussion
Gift Ideas to make
Do you have a fabulous gift idea? Do you have an idea for making a unique gift for a child or adult? Share your ideas here! My family made up a game one year and it makes a great gift for young children who have poor reading skills. We call it th...
November 14
Deb Fjeld commented on Deb Fjeld's blog post 'Creative Christmas Gifts'
I'll open a discussion in the forum!
November 14
Deb Fjeld added a blog post
It's not too early to think about Christmas Gifts, is it? I pride myself on giving the kids interesting gifts that they enjoy. Now that they are entering the teen years it is getting more challenging. I am interested to hear some of your best (an...
November 13
Debbiem commented on Deb Fjeld's blog post 'Have Crisis? Bring Kleenex!'
i am so sorry for what you have all been going through. i will never get used to how fast these kids can turn around. bless your hearts and i hope things stabilize again.
November 8
Debbiem replied to Brenda's discussion 'what are you dealing with?'
brenda, that drains me just reading it. how do you cope with such a young one in out of home care? i have come close a couple of times, but so far have gotten through. my psych is always trying to prepare me though. he says it is inevitable at som...
November 8
Debbiem replied to Deb Fjeld's discussion 'Favorite Tools in busy households'
mine isn't so much a tool as it is my squirt bottle of cleaner. i make all my cleaning products and my favorite consists of vinegar, borax, dawn dish soap and water. you can use it on practically anything and with 2 little ones, things are always ...
November 8
Debbiem commented on Debbiem's blog post 'fas and bi polar disorder'
it just always amazes me when i read what others are dealing with. my son is now off the risperdal and is on geodon (as well as depakote, strattera, and clonidine when needed). he dropped 5 pounds in the first 2 months which he really needed to do...
November 8
Victoria commented on Deb Fjeld's blog post 'Have Crisis? Bring Kleenex!'
Wish we all could have been there for you. Having been in crisis before, I fully understand the fear and grief that accompanies all this. I didn't have my sister for support b/c she was ill, but had a few friends. We all need this support and I am...
November 7
 
 

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