Archive for September, 2010
So lovely…
Posted in General on September 30, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Time to get some proper help
Posted in General, self esteem on September 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »
What a weekend… Fin spent his time being agressive, arguing with his sister and saying some terrible, shocking things about school. Using language that he doen’t use or hear every day. I went to the doctor this morning and have asked for counselling support. It’s the only way forward for all of us. I am [...]
Diary as therapy
Posted in General, self esteem, tagged boy, children, confidence, dyslexia, dyslexic, family, processing, school, self esteem, son, struggles, teacher, teaching on September 25, 2010 | 1 Comment »
So here’s the plan, Fin hates school, homework, writing, reading and all the things he should be doing at 8 years nearly 9. I have been told that moving schools is the wrong thing to do. Sticking at the one he’s at and trying to get change actioned is the way forward. So, to make [...]
Finlay takes school hatred to a new level
Posted in General, self esteem, tagged boy, confidence, difficulties, dyslexia, dyslexic, self esteem, struggles on September 21, 2010 | 2 Comments »
After another stand off about homework last night, I suggested that writing a letter might help Finlay explain his thoughts about school. He tells me that he doesn’t ask for help in class or talk about how he feels. I get the impression that he sits and waits through the day for school to end. [...]
iphone apps
Posted in General, tools on September 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Brilliant! It works! Dictate what you want to your iphone and Dragon will turn it into text. So easy. Leaving you free to email, Facebook or edit what you have written
