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[quote=Anonymous]This sounds really irrational and mean, but I'm sure there's a good-parenting solution here. My DD, 10, who's a bit ADHD (not medicated) and *very* social keeps pushing herself to the limit with social activities/playtime and then keeps getting terrible colds which a) require husband and me to take days off and stay up at night with her and b) cause her to miss important days at school, sport games, performances. I can give examples but the details are quite tedious -- suffice it to say she insists on going to every single birthday sleepover, playdate, movie invitation she gets, and there are usually 2 of those a week in addition to afternoon playtime with the neighbors. Every time I tell her to stay home and rest she has a crying meltdown and begs to go out, and when I finally relent I end up regretting it the next day. My question: who's responsible here for keeping her healthy and ensuring she meets her school/extra-curricular obligations? She's generally a conscientious kid, gets good grades, wants to attend every soccer practice, and so on, even when she's sick. But she doesn't believe me when I tell her that running around too much will wear down her immune system, and I'm tired of fighting about it all the time (and having to stay awake all night taking care of her.) Help please! [/quote]

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