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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you, OP for your thoughtful response. Really good advice about remaining neutral and pragmatic... even somewhat detached while problem-solving and resisting the tendency to catastrophize about the future.

As for the support network you build up, did you tell the other mom about the ADHD diagnosis? I am tempted to explain it to the moms of the kids my DD tries to play with, but am worried they will gossip, misunderstand, judge, blame, etc.and it will make the situation worse.

Thanks[/quote]

OP here- I didn't say anything to the other mom because DS hadn't been diagnosed yet. I empathized with her over some of the classroom issues because it was becoming obvious that DS was struggling in a less profound way, but struggling nonetheless.

I would be careful who you share a diagnosis with-- even if other parents know the reason your DD struggles, don't expect it to engender sympathy or understanding. Unfortunately, many parents will become less tolerant under the guise of looking out for their own child's interests and may make unfair assumptions about child. I'm sorry to sound negative- I have learned this the hard way and now I only share with people I trust + plus as DS ages it's really his decision about who to share with, unless it's absolutely necessary. [/quote]

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