That may not sound like much to you, but normally Faith would become very hyperactive and mean if  she ate that much sugar! Not only that her frustration tolerance would plummet, making it difficult for her to cope with other’s. We didn’t have a problem. To make this victory even sweeter was the fact she was playing with her little cousin, who she has a hard time getting along with  for any period of time. They happily played together without incidence! This is a rare occasion indeed!!

It’s these seemingly small  things most people would take for granted that mean so much to me. I know the way we are treating Faith’s ADHD is working!! Her ability to sit and focus on her school work is increasing to longer and longer periods of  time. She is able to work independently on certain things without me having to keep her on task. She can be given an assignment such as  a math worksheet or a handwriting page and complete  it on her own. Sometimes, I still have to prompt her to stay on task if she starts singing or something, but overall she is able to do some independent work! I can actually foresee a day when she will be able to do a lot of independent work! There was a time that I didn’t think she would ever be able to sit down and do anything without me right there helping her stay focused and on task!

Be encouraged. Our kids don’t have a disability they have SPECIAL ABILITIES! ADHD is not who they are, simply something they have. We need to remember that God doesn’t make mistakes and no two people are the same. I happen to have a beautiful, talented, sweet, creative, funny, caring, kind,  intelligent, and fun daughter who doesn’t fit the mold. Isn’t that something to be appreciated and not scorned and discouraged. Find ways to help your child fulfill the purposes and plans our Heavenly Father has for them. They are a gift not a burden! We can help them fly or keep them forever grounded. God had given you everything you need to give your special little one wings.

Blessings from My Heart to Yours!

Kimberly

If you are interested in treating your child naturally my book Journey to Healthy Eating  will be  a helpful tool in changing your diet on a real world budget. This book doesn’t go into how  to treat ADHD through diet, it simply shows you that it is possible to eat a healthier even organic diet without breaking the bank. I know many people feel trapped into using medications because their doctors are encouraging it and it is covered by insurance. Even if they wanted to make dietary changes for their child’s health,  they don’t believe they can afford to change how their family eats. That is why I wrote Journey to Healthy Eating on a Budget. It is my first book. I am currently working on a cookbook, and a menu planning system ( Due out in May 2010) to make this change as easy as possible.