DS11 has started to be difficult to wake in the morning because DS11 doesn't like school. Last week DS11 pretended to have laryngitis and missed two days of school. Any suggestions are welcome.
This is a tough time of year, though.
More knowledgeable folks than me will weigh in on substance. But I'll just offer this: This is a bad time of year for kids in school. I saw my on/off educational therapist earlier this week as follow up to my meeting with the school re DS's challenges/strengths. She asked how things were going generally, I said we were just hanging in there waiting for the holiday break. Therapist pointed out that DS is so wound up because the school is providing minute-by-minute reminders that CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!!!!! His behavior is pretty off the rails, but what do they expect when they keep shoving CHRISTMAS IS COMING at all the kids until they are jumping out of their skin. Therapist pointed out that her calendar is completely, totally jammed because kids all over town are struggling. The excitement of this time year appears to have a pretty direct and adverse impact on school behaviors - and probably even more so for a PG/2e kid.
So, I'll just say - hugs to you and your kiddo. And here's to a 2-week break we all need, kids most of all.
Sue
