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ADD
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,489
From: San Mateo, CA
RE: ADD
ORIGINAL: bentframe
our society is definitely over drugged...it's disgusting. i haven't taken a pill of any kind in over 5 years and i'm doing just fine..in fact, i get sick so much less often than most people i know, it's ridiculous. and if i ever do get sick i recover faster than most people do, without any kind of medicine (except for the occasional
)...i hate how oblivious everyone is to the damage that all these prescription drugs cause, and even aspirin for that matter...people think, "it's medicine, a doctor told me to take it, it must be good for me!"...by the time they're 60, they have to take 10+ pills every morning just to stay healthy...
our society is definitely over drugged...it's disgusting. i haven't taken a pill of any kind in over 5 years and i'm doing just fine..in fact, i get sick so much less often than most people i know, it's ridiculous. and if i ever do get sick i recover faster than most people do, without any kind of medicine (except for the occasional
)...i hate how oblivious everyone is to the damage that all these prescription drugs cause, and even aspirin for that matter...people think, "it's medicine, a doctor told me to take it, it must be good for me!"...by the time they're 60, they have to take 10+ pills every morning just to stay healthy...
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,042
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RE: ADD
came upon this article and thought i would share it..
http://family.msn.com/tool/article.a...fer=1>1=6673
http://family.msn.com/tool/article.a...fer=1>1=6673
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,574
From: Lotsa places, currently Metro D.C., USA
RE: ADD
Sounds like we need to chip in for a very large rattle or kiddie drumset for SkinPlate...
Maybe a Blankie, too, so he'll have sumthin to cuddle up wit... 
ORIGINAL: internet article
You can help interest your child in sustained quiet activities by introducing them selectively and letting him participate at his own level. For example, if he doesn't seem to enjoy sitting on your lap to listen to a story, let him sit on the floor or wander around the room. If you add a lot of enthusiasm to your reading -- funny voices and animal sounds are big attention-getters -- he'll be hooked and will pay more attention.
Rhythm is a great outlet; if you can stand the noise, encourage him to pound on drums or shake a pair of maracas. Musical instruments help focus his energy on one activity, while allowing him to play vigorously and work out his emotions. And remember, your child is more likely to play with his toys if you play with her. If he's under 2, he'll rarely play for long on his own.
You can help interest your child in sustained quiet activities by introducing them selectively and letting him participate at his own level. For example, if he doesn't seem to enjoy sitting on your lap to listen to a story, let him sit on the floor or wander around the room. If you add a lot of enthusiasm to your reading -- funny voices and animal sounds are big attention-getters -- he'll be hooked and will pay more attention.
Rhythm is a great outlet; if you can stand the noise, encourage him to pound on drums or shake a pair of maracas. Musical instruments help focus his energy on one activity, while allowing him to play vigorously and work out his emotions. And remember, your child is more likely to play with his toys if you play with her. If he's under 2, he'll rarely play for long on his own.