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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don’t do meds on weekends or summers.  Kids need to grow mentally as well and learning to use natural techniques to address impulsivity is a life skill we want to foster, even if it is more difficult.  We dig in a bit on his therapist, though!  That helps.

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This attitude drives me nuts. Because you're basically saying medication is a cheat or unnecessary if you only tried harder and put in the work. I think it underlies the support our kids need. And doesn't honor the struggle most of our kids have had to find medication that helps them be where they are. If your child needs medication to focus and be their best no amount of "using natural techniques" matters. It can't be both.

If you were to say "we stop meds and deal with the consequences" for whatever reason, be it food, growth, sleep, travel, logistics, then that is your choice. And I get that and have made that choice at times too. But when I do I acknowledge "my kid is struggling because their medication isnt available right now"

But framing it like stopping medication equals growth mindset is just condescending and ill informed. I would think your kid picks up on the fact that you think less of them because they need meds.[/quote]

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