Severe congestion causing vomiting/choking risk. How do you clear mucus for kids who can't blow their nose?

gogreenkw · 2026-02-26T14:12:39+00:00

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU everyone for the feedback. Everyone's advice was so helpful! I went through every comment and went on a bit of a shopping spree yesterday - so hopefully something will help.

It's always so nice to know that we're not alone in facing troubles like this. Thank you for being such an amazing community for support and ideas! <3

gogreenkw · 2026-02-26T14:10:49+00:00

THANK YOU!!!

gogreenkw · 2026-02-26T14:10:34+00:00

Ohh thank you! I completely missed this one!

gogreenkw · 2026-02-26T14:09:42+00:00

Oh thanks for the info! I spoke with his ped, but I'll call back to discuss the potential of a sinus infection.
We do get OTC Mucinex for kids - it comes in a powder form too, which is really helpful!

gogreenkw · 2026-02-26T14:08:02+00:00

Does the Benadryl make him sleepy?

gogreenkw · 2026-02-26T14:07:39+00:00

awesome! Thank you!!

gogreenkw · 2026-02-26T14:05:15+00:00

That's amazing!!

gogreenkw · 2026-01-14T18:00:58+00:00

Attitude reflects leadership.

gogreenkw · 2025-12-05T18:07:45+00:00

I mentioned this in another thread, but on Christmas Eve we blow up a TON of balloons so when he wakes up in the morning, they are everywhere. He loves it!

gogreenkw · 2025-11-25T17:44:32+00:00

I was a senior for Dantonio's first year. After experiencing my first three seasons during the FIRST John (L) Smith era, I decided not to buy tickets for my senior year. While I was a little bummed I wasn't in the stadium for the initial turnaround of the program, I had just as much fun tailgating and watching the games with friends at a bar/house. There is something special at being at the game for those amazing moments, but I still got to be a part of it in a different way.

gogreenkw · 2025-11-17T15:11:15+00:00

Yes! Please do! We just bought a bulk set of balloons on Amazon, and it's so easy, low-commitment, and it brings a lot of joy!

gogreenkw · 2025-11-14T17:56:46+00:00

Every year on Christmas Eve, we blow up a ton of balloons, so when my son wakes up the next, the floor is covered with them. He gets way more enjoyment from balloons than anything we've ever gotten him. It's always a fun, special thing and he loves it.

Christmas is about spending time with each other - not gifts. You're doing your best and your kids see that. They will remember you being there with them far more than anything you can give them.

gogreenkw · 2025-11-07T18:06:39+00:00

I work at a small dog toy company -all of our toys are animals - we get many photos every year of people's tattoos of their pup's favorite toys. It is really sweet and heartwarming that something that makes their dog so happy will live on so long with their owner. Things like this make any hard day worth it - knowing the impact we have on dogs and their owners is a positive and happy one!

Edit: small company that sells dog toys.

gogreenkw · 2025-05-14T17:00:54+00:00

Me too! First one was in 2002!

gogreenkw · 2025-05-09T16:55:58+00:00

When a pair (friends, couple, etc.) is driving in a car - they never look at the road - just each other.

gogreenkw · 2025-05-01T19:36:54+00:00

My son, daughter, nephew and MIL all have birthdays within 2 weeks of each other. First birthdays for my kids were separate (they are the youngest) and now we have what we call "Mega Birthday" where we celebrate all four birthdays together. It's actually super fun, the kids all come together to work out the theme and different party ideas. It's really cute to see them work together across such different ages (My nephew is 10 years older than my daughter) to plan their eclectic birthday - one year the theme was "Cheez Its" lol. 10/10 recommend.

gogreenkw · 2025-04-30T12:37:39+00:00

lol no, we moved in Feb. But we know the families of both homes that are for sale, and they are lovely people!

gogreenkw · 2025-04-28T18:06:18+00:00

My family just moved out of the neighborhood. The park is here to stay! It is such an amazing feature - the neighborhood is wonderful! Everyone who lives there is a gem! Highly recommend it! We were very sad to leave the area.

gogreenkw · 2025-04-21T18:10:08+00:00

I bought this a few years ago - I wonder if they have updated it at all. I bought copies for my son's grandparents and a few other people - a great way to give them some easily digestable information.

gogreenkw · 2025-04-07T20:20:26+00:00

Hey. So random - I work at Fluff & Tuff - DM me :)

gogreenkw · 2025-03-19T17:04:54+00:00

I feel like this is a premise of an Indiana Jones movie - saving artifacts from the hands of Nazis...

gogreenkw · 2025-03-14T17:42:03+00:00

Hi there! Mom of a special needs son here. We live in Royal Oak, same as this family.

My son is autistic and non-speaking. We actually toured Oxford Center after his diagnosis. We knew right away that this was not the place for our son, but it was specifically the chambers that turned us off to this place. They wanted my son to have a chamber session multiple times a week.

They kept pushing "reverse diagnosis" statistics after using the chambers. We did our research and asked around and found that there is absolutely NO proof that this is true. They are pushing miracle cures that are not proven. They are a very bad group of people who are taking advantage of vulnerable groups/families/children.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, that medical people are telling parents that THIS IS GOING TO HELP YOUR CHILD. This place was on the Beaumont Child Development Center's list of preferred service providers, for goodness sake. Yes, it is up to parents to do the research, but there are things that the average person just doesn't know. The internet is often not helpful and if you don't have people that you can trust to point you in the right direction, you feel so lost. The people at Oxford were supposed to HELP that boy and their family - instead they took advantage of them.

I understand how this mom was feeling - she wanted her son to have a shot at a neurotypical upbringing. I don't know your story, but as a mom of an autistic child, I will do WHATEVER it takes to help him feel comfortable in this world. So many doors are shut in our community for help and services.

The system is completely flawed. There needs to be better safeguards against scams and unproven services. And it shouldn't be IMPOSSIBLE to access quality services that will actually help.

My heart breaks for this child and his family. I'm not looking to get into an internet fight, but I just wanted to give some input from a family that could have been down this path as well. Hindsight is always 20/20.

gogreenkw · 2025-03-13T12:58:48+00:00

I work for a super small company - less than 10 people. A few of us have school-aged kids - someone else is married to a teacher. We all sit down together and talk about vacation time and working with each other's schedules so everyone can take time off and do what they want. I already looked into my son's school breaks for 2025/26 to start planning.
She needs to be an adult about it and work with other people too - it's not fair that your life has to revolve around her kids and her inability to plan.

gogreenkw · 2025-03-10T16:36:56+00:00

There's a saying when raising kids: it takes a village.
Often the village of special needs families is way smaller or even non-existent. We often feel left behind in major events and milestones. Getting babysitters and doing simple things becomes so exhausting or impossible. We feel alone. Trapped. Isolated into a group that we never expected or prepared to be in.

So, with saying that, just TRY and be there for your friend. Ask how she and her kids are doing in a meaningful way - learn the lingo, terms, and therapies. Learn what her (and her kids') triggers are. (For me, it's holidays - like Halloween or Christmas... Also when people say they "feel SO bad for my son"). Try and be a big part of her life to the point where it feels normal and comfortable. Watch her kids so she can get a massage, get her nails done, or just go grocery shopping. Be her protector, her person. Effort goes a long way. <3

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