My 6 year old son is in first grade at a private Christian school. Let me tell you, it's been a struggle from the beginning. He learned absolutely nothing in public school kindergarten, so not only did we need to catch him up academically, we also had to get him used to the structural differences. Last year, he sat at a table with friends (at least seven of the 31 other five year olds to be exact), and this year, he has to sit at his tiny, single desk for at least five and a half hours a day. I'm not sure about other children, but for my rambunctious six year old, this was no easy feat.
Once he had caught up academically and the newness had warn off, the behavioral problems came to the forefront. It became more apparent with every passing week that something needed to be done. The teacher threw out words like, "disruptive," "disrespectful," "defiant," and those are three "d's" I will not allow my child to be labeled. I love him, and could honestly see what we were doing wasn't working. We tried new discipline...took toys and privileges away, put him to bed after horrible days at school...but those things did nothing to change his behavior and only frustrated him. We tried keeping school and home separate...worked on his behavior at home and only rewarded good school days, but the rewards weren't "good" enough to get consistent "good" behavior.
Anytime I asked him why he was having such hard days at school, ending up in the principle's office at least two days a week, being threatened with the worst consequence the school could muster up, the tears came. "I want to! I try, but I just can't. I can't do my work, I can't sit down at the desk." I'd arrive a few minutes early to see him hovering over his desk, pacing back and forth while the other children sat quietly, waiting to be dismissed.
Then, I broke down. I came into his class for another bad report from his teacher. She went on and on with the usual, now telling me the parents of the girl who sat next to him even called and asked she be moved away since he was such a "bother." I started to cry! "Well, I don't know what to do with him! I'm not putting him on drugs! Do we leave the school? Go somewhere else?"
Enter, doTERRA. Seriously a God-send. My son has consistently used InTune and Balance topically (one drop each oil on each foot and on back of neck) in the mornings and some days after school is over. His behavior has changed and his teacher is amazed. Right now, his running total is four great days in a row at a time (let's go for five tomorrow), but his not-so-great days aren't anything like they used to be. He's stayed out of the office and they no longer threaten the big, bad consequence anymore!
I've always worried about ADD and ADHD for my son. I know, without a doubt, if I were to take him to a doctor, this would be his diagnosis. For my family, I refuse to use chemicals that alter the mental state. With doTERRA, I'm able to use Certified Pure, Therapeutic Grade, naturally occurring oils to treat my child without chemical intervention. I am so very proud of him, and knew he was capable all along...he just needed a little help.
What is in InTune and Balance? How does it work? I would love to share more. Let me know if you're struggling with a similar situation, or if you are interested in taking your family's health into your own hands.
Another happy day xx
Kelli
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