The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
Leslie
28 episodes
3 months ago
Confession: It is sometimes hard for me to allow Lane to express himself through his appearance, whether it’s coloring his hair, wearing goofy earrings, or sagging his pants. However, I realize if I stifle this important teen outlet of creativity, the risk of rebelling increases exponentially. I have no research or data to back this up. It’s just my opinion. Included in this episode: *summer activities for a 15 year old *executive functioning skills class for teens *hi...
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Confession: It is sometimes hard for me to allow Lane to express himself through his appearance, whether it’s coloring his hair, wearing goofy earrings, or sagging his pants. However, I realize if I stifle this important teen outlet of creativity, the risk of rebelling increases exponentially. I have no research or data to back this up. It’s just my opinion. Included in this episode: *summer activities for a 15 year old *executive functioning skills class for teens *hi...
E9: To medicate or not to medicate? That is the question...
The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
24 minutes
9 months ago
E9: To medicate or not to medicate? That is the question...
Today's confession: I can’t imagine what it would have been like to parent my son without the help of medication to manage his symptoms of ADHD and ODD. I explain that although I am no expert and I believe this is a decision not to be taken lightly, medication certainly helped Lane. I don't judge families who don't medicate their child; I ask that you not judge those of us who do. My audacious intent for this podcast is to be a beacon of hope for parents and guardians like ...
The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
Confession: It is sometimes hard for me to allow Lane to express himself through his appearance, whether it’s coloring his hair, wearing goofy earrings, or sagging his pants. However, I realize if I stifle this important teen outlet of creativity, the risk of rebelling increases exponentially. I have no research or data to back this up. It’s just my opinion. Included in this episode: *summer activities for a 15 year old *executive functioning skills class for teens *hi...
