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LOL learning curve here - just sussing how to post im new - but i know all about meltdowns its nice to have a name for what i classes as mega tantrums ( child is 13 so tantrums didnt sound right) xx pep

my sons 13 and alledgedly gifted - BUT he still cant pass info to me or tell me about his day!!!!!!!!!! I cant begin to tell u the fights i have over 'his homework diary being used as a contact book between home and school' cos im wasting breath and energy! its sort of amusing in a way ( if i dint find it funny id crack ) xx pep

sheesh! i have similar here, i did phone senco last week - and constantly reiterated 'meltdowns' I got really empathic feedback ( which i distrust - due to last wonderful meet with loads of plans that never happened) Ive the distinct feeling that school staff think im a flake, hence they brush me under carpet anyway!! My sons 13 and although he has the odd episode at his mainstream grammer - its only the tip of iceberg - by time i get him home he cant breathe/speak or think straight ( for an hour!!) no wonder i sound a tad erratic when i do finally corner a member of staff! I suppose i really need t o get my point across more for sons sake but when uve had 4 hours of homework drama, coupled with tripple detentions and snotty homework book comments insinuating that u, as a parent, are failing - u come over a wee bit deranged in convo due to stress levels.deep joy ! lol but its very VERY reasuring to know im not on my own xx pep

'brb' stands for be right back xx pep

that combo sounds like the sorta stuff YOU DONT EAT ( if i was 20 years younger) Sad reflection that at my age - its diet food xx pep

just trotting by ( and new) confused there clare? i got more working family tax credit cos of DLA? Theres an allowance for a child getting DLA that pushes amount up - im sure its about ?1600 per year ( i just phoned and said in reciept of DLA and they altered immediate) I gotta say i tap danced like a looney. But maybe its all swings and roundabouts? sorry to be so obtuse - but i presumed that everyone in recipt of working family tax got allowance that worked in their favour , awwwwwww sorry to hear it doesnt in ur case xx pep

thanks for welcome ( i cant seem to post without deleting whole quote?!) ah well - im a bit dim...and very VERY old i do know what an ipod is cos i borrowed kids for gym ( stupid new year res) managed to delete every music file so id best stop being a technophobe ( or get a brain transplant < easier option!) ah - and avy is a sorta 'warning alert' - its that or but thats hardly condusive to getting welcomed LOLOLOL ( y do i promise myself ill ease in gently and normal to a new forum - then blow it within 24 hours - ok - 5 shots of vodka ) xx pep

Oooooooooooooooooooh how wonderful! I join up - and here i see - a random topic ill feel at home LOL hiya all - i didnt stop to look close at threads for an ' into self thread' i just dive in anyways - off to explore and learn how the board works it may take me a while xx pep