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Posted on August 19, 2008 1:16:09 PM PDT

a chore. RIC

Posted on August 19, 2008 1:15:45 PM PDT

My girls are in school.  I was asking about the melatonin becausemy daughter is 11 and just recently this year she's had a couple of seizures.  When I took her to the doctor they diagnosed her with having what is called benign seizures.  They said some girls have it in preadolescence.  They're not sure why it comes, but they said it leaves just as mysterious as it comes.  They didnt put her on any medication, because the seizures are brought on by not enough sleep and as long as she gets enough sleep she's ok.  So, we put her to bed by 8:30 no later than 9:00.  Because she's 11 (almost 12) sometimes that could be quite

Posted on August 18, 2008 5:53:10 AM PDT

Welcome LovedbyGod!  Glad to have you here.

I have 2 daughters myself.  They can be a handful at times.  

Melatonin is a natural hormone in humans (other animals too I believe) that helps to induce sleep.  Some people have more or less than others.  My daughter has less and needs help in that area.  So far so good.

Are your children in school or do you homeschool?

Posted on August 14, 2008 8:54:28 PM PDT

Hello everyone.  This is my first time here. I have 3 girls, ages 12, 8, and 7.  Hope to get some wisdom on raising children (especially girls) here.  Sometimes my girls can be pretty interesting!! But I thank God for them.  They truly are a blessing.  CarpentersWife, what is melatonin?

Talk to you soon!!

Posted on August 13, 2008 4:38:53 AM PDT

My oldest has had sleep issues since she was a little one.  I talked to her pediatrician last week, since we were in for her physical for school.  She's now taking melatonin.  So far now - 2 days - she's been able to fall asleep better.  Before it would take her up to 2 hours to fall asleep.    I'm hoping this will regulate her body clock before school starts.

 Otherwise the Doc wants to do a sleep study.  

How is your week going Newgirl?  I know it's only Wednesday....  Praying!!! 

Posted on August 3, 2008 10:48:32 AM PDT

I'm dealing with the same bedtime issues now. My boys go back on August 11 and now they stay up late and like to sleep as late as possible.  I need to get a routine established as well because I know that first week will be hard, but I am not having much success.  BTW, I hate this time of the year, too.  To me, school is just more stress!!!!   I don't know that I manage the new school year very well at all. It's usually chaos, but I am praying that this year will be better. RIC

Posted on August 3, 2008 6:35:21 AM PDT

Well, it's August.    Time for me to start thinking about school starting. 

We've been pretty lax about bed times around here.  I need to start getting a schedule in place for the school year.  Not sure when to begin.  2 weeks before school starts?  With bedtime & waking routines?  I hate this time of year.  I really wish I could keep them home all the time.  Except that my oldest & I butt heads all the time.

How does everyone else manage their new school year? 

Posted on July 25, 2008 4:40:28 PM PDT

Glad she asked you before she tried one!! LOL!!! RIC

Posted on July 21, 2008 10:32:46 AM PDT

Hang in there Jackie!  I'm praying for you.  Like Michele said, kids need and really do long for discipline. 

I too didn't like my parents rules when I was growing up but so appreciate them now.  

 Newgirl, I got a chuckle out of the canned biscuits!  I sent my 7 yo down to get laundry out of the dryer.  She's been my helper for years.  She called from the basement "Which ones the dryer????"  I about hit the floor!  But again, she's just 7.   I have to keep training them. 

 I secretly yearn for the time when they do the laundry..... Ok, I can dream right?

Posted on July 20, 2008 1:24:58 PM PDT

Don't give in Jackie.  Eventually, they will be on their own and these lessons you are teaching them now will help them to maintain a  job and a home.  They will know how!!!!!! 

 Do you know my son called me at work the other day and asked me how to get the "canned biscuits" out of the can?  He's 17.  LOL  I hope I am teaching him how to survive in the real world but when I get questions like that I wonder if I am very effective at all!!!!!!!  Don't feel bad about what yoy are doing Jackie. They have to learn and grow and respect you.  Eventually, they will understand.  I didn't understand all my mother did and said and her "dumb" rules until I moved out and got married and then all of a sudden she made a lot more sense. I called her that very moment and told her I was sorry and ashamed!

Posted on July 16, 2008 5:57:28 AM PDT

Children need and long for discipline.  When they are given chores they do complain but deep down inside they will feel needed.  Keep up the good work, it's hard but certainly worth it!

Michele

Posted on July 14, 2008 9:00:53 PM PDT

This past month I have really cracked down on my children, I am so worn out lately due to the stress and my being pregnant, and my children, who are all old enough to help around the house and have chores, do nothing and when I would as them to do something they would just complain and sometimes start to yell at me, needless to say I got mad, they now have chores, there is no more myspace and they are not to sit in front of the television and watch movies or play video games all day, I was so worried about them being mad at me, and not liking me.....well I didn't like my parents all the time I was growing up, and sometimes I did not understand why they did things the way they did, but hey, I didn't turn out all that bad and I love my parents and wouldn't change it now that I am older.

I do seem to get more respect and a lot more help sense I have laid out the rules and chore list, I am just praying that I am going to be strong enough to keep it going.....they still want to argue about the chores and the computer and internet that I have such high parental controls on.....

Jackie

Posted on July 14, 2008 11:45:34 AM PDT

Hey Gal's ~It sure is nice to see everyone trying so hard to be pleasing to God when it comes to parenting our children. It is a very hard thing to do when the world is so lively to them. There is so much negative in the world, it is scarey but I sure do pray to God daily for my kids and othe kids out there. I am so thankful that I have the Lord for my strenght and my help. God Bless You Ladies, and have a wonderful day! Bonnie RIC

Posted on July 14, 2008 5:43:58 AM PDT

I think much of it has to do with the fact that parents now days are tired and worn out.  They give in too easliy to the kids because they don't have the energy to discipline them.  It's very unfortunate and the kids run wild.  I know how hard it is to work, parent, spend time with God and housekeep.  Some days I just want to cry because it's overwhelming but I just keep in mind that I want good kids and so God gives me the extra energy I need to love and discipline these two. I gues we should pray for these families to find the energy. RIC

Posted on July 13, 2008 12:48:55 PM PDT

I think you are right Bonnie. My dad always used to say, "It's not the kids who are messed up. It's the parents for allowing them to act that way."  RIC