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Post by hopeful on Sept 9, 2004 14:15:47 GMT -5
So far, this has not been an issue yet, but I was wondering how you deal with sleepover dates and medication (in our case, with breakfast and at bedtime).
None of the other mom's know of my son's adhd/anxiety. He takes several different meds, and I don't think I could pass them off a "vitamins".
Any suggestions? The boys are talking about sleepovers dates. My son is 7 and in 2nd grade.
I have the feeling most of the moms I'm around would not understand. They are all very protective of whom their kids hang out with, and steer clear of any "bad behavior".
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Post by jdmom on Sept 9, 2004 15:44:42 GMT -5
Well, the way that I look at it is, if they don't like it...tough. I would just give them the meds, tell them when he needs them, stress that it is important that he take them and leave it at that. Don't sound embarrassed, don't blush or stammer. Just look them in the eye, tell them what you need to say and act like it is no big deal. Because it isn't. If they act snotty about it, well, who needs them? If they ask questions, answer them straighforwardly with the same calm, straight-in-the-eyes manner. They will pick up on your no-nonsense attitude, and if they are decent people, not make an issue of it. And if they do, my child wouldn't be going to any more sleepovers at their house.  |
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Post by sportsmom on Sept 10, 2004 8:30:47 GMT -5
When Levi spends the night at a friends house I put his meds in an empty med bottle with his name on it. He knows to take his pills at supper but I will call him just to make sure he does. He don't have to make a big stink about it to anyone that way----he leaves them in his bag and just grabs a water bottle and goes and takes them----at your sons age thou what I would do is arrange to take him to the friends house and make sure he has already had his night time meds. Give one med bottle to the mom and tell her he needs to take those at breakfast. If she ask any questions and you dont want her to know all about your son just say they are for his allergies (the season is bad this year after all  ) that way she won't know anymore then you want to tell her. I know it is a little white lie but once again we have learned how to take care of our kids anyway we can and what she don't know won't kill her ;D |
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Post by camismom on Sept 13, 2004 18:41:31 GMT -5
I have always been upfront with anyone Cami spends the night with. When she was younger, I just explained she is ADHD, and would say here is the med she takes for it. She will need to get it in the morning at breakfast, and would leave it at that. Most everyone knows of ADHD now and I never had any opposition. The way I look at it, it is your child and your decision, and until someone walks a mile in your shoes, it's not their place to judge. Only you know what is best for your child, and any responsible adult would know that too. If not, then your child doesn't need to be left in their authority.
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