A Change in Reading Materials

Well, the books by my bed, on my desk and in my bag have changed. I was reading cook books and novels mainly. I also read the occasional teacher's book on something. Now, my tables and bags are littered with other choices. I am currently reading "You and Your ADD Child", "Raising Resilient Children", and something else I cannot even remember the name of . . . I just ordered Executive Skills for Children and Adolescents: A Practical Guide for Assessment and Intervention (a book on a idea by Thomas Brown and the new ADD model) and Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults. Wow, that was a mouth full and doesn't it sound like something you would like to borrow for a light read. Just joking, I have always jumped in the deep end when reading up on a topic if a student in my classroom was struggling. Well, now that student is my child, so I dove in head first. Sometimes I don't know where to start, but the majority of the research says that therapy for the ADD child is necessary with or without medicine if chosen. I want the world for my Emma. It is my job to learn everything I can to help her, fight for her if needed, let her fall on her face when necessary, encourage her, love her unconditionally, pull her teeth, tie her shoes (still), organize her closet again and again, pray over her little sleeping body and cry when she is not looking, etc. Some moments, it seems like we are back pedaling, but mainly we are moving forward. Emma is more out going and talking to people. She had two conversations with the librarian at school. Janice was so excited. She has known Emma for two years. Before Emma just said nothing or gave a one word answer, now look out. She is not screaming and crawling up my leg when large dogs are near. We went to Pet Smart the other day when they were taking Halloween pictures of pets. Before, we would have probably had to leave or I would have held her while trying to check out with hamster food, but she stand beside me. I was so pleased for her. She still did not like the big dogs, but she remained calm. Calm is heaven! She has been getting herself up some mornings and getting ready for school on her own. I know, she is six, but it is the first time. She did not forget to brush her teeth, even with 200 reminders, etc. She is happier at school and at home. Thank God and those people for have helped our family during this time. Maybe I should say during this life!