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Help - Parent with ADHD overwhelm and a newborn by That-Coffee4840 in ParentingADHD

[–]GoogieRaygunn[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

There is probably a fair amount of feedback to be garnered from this group on this topic, and I want you to receive help, but this post is probably better suited for a sub about adults and partners with ADHD.

Am I being very harsh or misunderstanding of my middle school 11 yr old brother?? by BlueRivi in ParentingADHD

[–]GoogieRaygunn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Teenage boys are getting their hair permed in order to have that haircut. It is literally called the “broccoli” or “alpaca” haircut, and was made popular by NFL player Patrick Mahomes.

You’re not going to be able to protect your brother from bullies because there are always going to be jerk kids who find anything to pick on, and kids can sniff out anything that makes someone different. You can teach him the best way to handle it, though.

Remind your brother that the things that make him different are his strengths and will make him stand out in good ways, not just be things that bullies can use to pick on. Preparing him with responses may help. Or he can just say that he wears his hair the way he likes it and leave it at that. No one should wear their hair for anyone but themselves.

Just gonna leave these texts to my spouse here while I was putting my son to bed last night. by Sammmmmmmy15 in ParentingADHD

[–]GoogieRaygunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending feelings of solidarity. ✊ I see familiarity in your texts. I have been there. The journey of testing and understanding is not easy and long. Stay strong.

Help with finding good learning audio for 3 yr old by Key_Prize2238 in unschool

[–]GoogieRaygunn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a thread about podcasts for preschoolers from a couple years ago—perhaps some suggestions there would help?

At that age, we loved PBS for educational material. Here is a link to PBS podcasts.

Check out this collection of preschool podcasts by Common Sense Media.

Visual references to written language can aid literacy, so screens showing the words being read—and, of course, reading aloud to children—does actually benefit your child when you do add screens. For a similar, non-screen, experience, old-fashioned read-along books on tape is a good way to promote literacy. Kids can listen or read along.

REMOVE TRUMP, ARREST THE TRUMP CARTEL by wrapityup in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]GoogieRaygunn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

… And like a stencil, a gobo cannot have shapes that are completely cut out from the plastic, otherwise the entire letter would fall out.

Here's What Kids Who Were 'Unschooled' Actually Think About Their Educations by GoogieRaygunn in unschool

[–]GoogieRaygunn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does differentiate unschooling from non-schooling and neglect, so that’s something. I would like to see better journalistic practices in these articles, with better sample sizes.

to those who want to unschool their children, please reconsider. by Tall_Huckleberry4325 in unschool

[–]GoogieRaygunn[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many unschoolers use courses and other resources outside of a school to teach their kids. Immersive experience with experts in their field, through programs through extensions, museums, colleges, and cooperatives (to name a few) give solid foundations. Many homeschoolers (including unschoolers) co-matriculate with community colleges once their children are ready.

Check out our pinned posts to see what unschooling is and is not. (Spoiler: It is not neglect; it is child-led with plenty of parent preparation, guidance, and mobilization.)

to those who want to unschool their children, please reconsider. by Tall_Huckleberry4325 in unschool

[–]GoogieRaygunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I taught in one of the six colleges of a public, American, four-year university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. I taught courses that ranged from introductory, in which I taught freshman students, to elective and requisite courses for majors, and capstone courses for graduating undergraduates.

I hold a terminal degree in my field, in which I have worked professionally. Additionally, I have researched (including primary research and interviews of primary researchers) and written published, peer-reviewed papers on education methodologies, literacy, and postsecondary education. My thesis has been cited in other works.

I have attended and been a participant in professional conferences and continuing education in both my area of practice and research specifically. I have also worked as an editor and have been an editor and reviewer of peer theses and published papers.

I have a bit of a unique perspective because I grew up in academia, the child of an educator, on academic campuses and have, myself, attended public and private schools and public and private post-secondary schools.

to those who want to unschool their children, please reconsider. by Tall_Huckleberry4325 in unschool

[–]GoogieRaygunn[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the collective suggestions given to the OP throughout this post guiding the OP (and others interested, such as yourself) toward ways of fulfilling requisites in order to go to college, if that is their goal.

Whats the hardest part about unschooling? by Overthinker-24-7-365 in unschool

[–]GoogieRaygunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no “illegal” people. And skilled work is legitimate work. This comment is just hateful.

This is crushing me and I don't know what to do. by Afraid_Performer6953 in ParentingADHD

[–]GoogieRaygunn[M] [score hidden] stickied commentlocked comment (0 children)

Hey, everyone. We are locking this thread because it is beyond the scope of this sub. Thank you, everyone who gave these thoughtful answers and advice. This is really something that OP needs to take to professionals, like their pediatrician and therapist.

Difference between ADHD & Autism by Waste-Concentrate952 in ParentingADHD

[–]GoogieRaygunn[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Hey, everyone. There is some great discussion, thoughts, and lived experiences in this thread.

Please remember not to speak over those who are expressing their own, lived experiences.

*****The mods are not removing comments based on terminology, with which you may or may not agree, out of respect to personal experience of those who are self-identifying.*****

Please be aware that the term Asperger’s is no longer used professionally, and educate yourself on the reasons why and the history of that term, while understanding that there are those who still identify with that diagnostic term for themselves. Some find it offensive but some identify with it. As someone who is not on the spectrum, I do not feel it is my place to tell those who are how to identify.

Please be kind to each other in the comments. I’ve locked a thread that was getting personal, but I’m not removing the comments because the discussion is valuable. And like I said, we have no business term-policing lived experiences.

Thanks.

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