tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530746139414554992.post2654828630633361509..comments2023-04-24T11:33:24.080-04:00Comments on Mom's Glass of Whine: Wonderful World of Side EffectsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00792097077656639621noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530746139414554992.post-31968872815927937742011-01-05T07:35:41.279-05:002011-01-05T07:35:41.279-05:00I think I'm already nervous about Jonas going ...I think I'm already nervous about Jonas going without. ;) We still have to stay on top of every little thing but it doesn't seem like a constant barage these days.<br /><br />The longer he has to sit still and concentrate, the worse his symptoms are. He definitely needs more exercise in his day. The days they hagve gym, dance or music, are always the best ones. I love that backpack idea! Unfortunately, they mostly stay in the same classroom right now so it might not work for us during the school day BUT I'm sure there are times when it will. His teacher is working on giving him more movement breaks during the day so he can use up some of that energy. <br /><br />Recess definitely helps, as does walking to and from school before and after school, and at lunch time. We've rearranged our after-school routine so he gets outside playtime, then a snack and then homework. That has made a HUGE difference, over going straight inside after school. <br /><br />In the words of my wonderful son, "Thanks YOU!"Jacshttp://momsglassofwhine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530746139414554992.post-36986565946316574622011-01-04T21:08:15.393-05:002011-01-04T21:08:15.393-05:00The heavy work might have helped to calm him down ...The heavy work might have helped to calm him down too in the afternoon. That is one of our OT strategies that we use a lot, carrying packs of paper around or walking with a weighted backpack between classes. Timing is everything- mine had no meds today and boy did we have to work hard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com