Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can call CPS but kids are not even removed from homes where rats are running around so good luck.

Sadly, CPS won't be able to do much unless he is in imminent danger.

But, it's worth a try.

I'd just offer to take my nephew very often and try to give them some normal days.

This is why going to school is so important, and why free breakfast and lunch is important, often it's the safest and healthiest hours in the day.

He won’t be enrolled in school, so he will never be in any kind of “system.” She is currently pregnant with #2.

No mandated reporters, even more reason to get them on someone's radar.

Anonymous wrote:You can call CPS but kids are not even removed from homes where rats are running around so good luck.

Sadly, CPS won't be able to do much unless he is in imminent danger.

But, it's worth a try.

I'd just offer to take my nephew very often and try to give them some normal days.

This is why going to school is so important, and why free breakfast and lunch is important, often it's the safest and healthiest hours in the day.

He won’t be enrolled in school, so he will never be in any kind of “system.” She is currently pregnant with #2.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think I would call cos and I don’t say that lightly. Do you know the pediatrician he last saw? It might also be worth calling them first. They might be able to at least try to get him in for an appointment.

What sort of things does she feed him at meals? Does he eat 3 normal meals a day or is it like egg whites and kale at those meals? No snacks won’t kill gin but he needs fats at that age for brain development and carbs and sodium too.

He saw a naturopath doctor after he was born a few times, but that’s it.

I'd call. At least start the paper trail. It sounds like neglect to me with potentially lifelong implications.

You can call CPS but kids are not even removed from homes where rats are running around so good luck.

Sadly, CPS won't be able to do much unless he is in imminent danger.

But, it's worth a try.

I'd just offer to take my nephew very often and try to give them some normal days.

This is why going to school is so important, and why free breakfast and lunch is important, often it's the safest and healthiest hours in the day.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is the child’s father?

He is an unemployed dead beat who is always in between jobs. She only works 6 hours a week.

Then who is paying for this child's rearing?

Anonymous wrote:I think I would call cos and I don’t say that lightly. Do you know the pediatrician he last saw? It might also be worth calling them first. They might be able to at least try to get him in for an appointment.

What sort of things does she feed him at meals? Does he eat 3 normal meals a day or is it like egg whites and kale at those meals? No snacks won’t kill gin but he needs fats at that age for brain development and carbs and sodium too.

He saw a naturopath doctor after he was born a few times, but that’s it.

Anonymous wrote:It’s not unusual for parents to feed their kids poorly, the only thing that concerns me is the lack of medical checkups. That is very concerning, how is this child on track with vaccinations?

He has never had any.

I think I would call cos and I don’t say that lightly. Do you know the pediatrician he last saw? It might also be worth calling them first. They might be able to at least try to get him in for an appointment.

What sort of things does she feed him at meals? Does he eat 3 normal meals a day or is it like egg whites and kale at those meals? No snacks won’t kill gin but he needs fats at that age for brain development and carbs and sodium too.

"Yep, call CPS. If you had any other options or a doctor was involved I wouldn't say that. Just know that nothing may be done."

Agreed. It would take a lot for me to call CPS about a parent knowing child could be taken away from them - you had me at child doesn't see doctor. Also agree if doesn't listen to mom and I can infer you, still try to get someone else she will listen to (partner/spouse if there is one, her best friend.)

Anonymous wrote:Yep, call CPS. If you had any other options or a doctor was involved I wouldn't say that. Just know that nothing may be done.

+1. My kids also didn't snack and we weren't into pushing milk at every meal like some so I don't really care about that but the losing weight and lack of medical oversight is very concerning. Call.

It’s not unusual for parents to feed their kids poorly, the only thing that concerns me is the lack of medical checkups. That is very concerning, how is this child on track with vaccinations?

Anonymous wrote:Where is the child’s father?

He is an unemployed dead beat who is always in between jobs. She only works 6 hours a week.

Where is the child’s father?

Yep, call CPS. If you had any other options or a doctor was involved I wouldn't say that. Just know that nothing may be done.

My sister has lost her mind. My 2yr old nephew is losing weight at an alarming weight because of her “healthy” eating obsession. He has a very restricted diet, minimal carbs, never had sugar, and no snacking is allowed. She read a book about how the French do not believe in snacking and their kids are better eaters so he can never have food outside of meal times. Fruit is considered a treat. He got a banana in his Christmas stocking and was allowed to eat the whole thing for the first time.

About 2 months ago he stopped breastfeeding and ever since he stopped he is looking malnourished. She will not be giving him any whole milk or milk substitutes. Heck she doesn’t even let him drink much water as she is trying to potty train. He can only have a small sip every 30mins.


He is constantly sick, but he doesn’t go to the doctor so he’s never had any weight checks. What happens with kids like this? What can I do? My mother has tried to approach it and she cut her off.