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A lot of time and talk has been given to the over diagnosis of children with medical and mental issues.  Some have gone so far as to call a lot of these diagnosis the ‘fashionable’ ones to have.  They range from ADHD to Autism Spectrum disorders.

When however, there is something wrong it can lead to many questions, too few answers and a lot of problems beyond what may be ailing your child.  It can be stressful, especially when it feels like there is nowhere to turn.

No parent wants to wonder and worry that something may be wrong with their child, but unfortunately sometimes things just aren’t quite right, and there may be a growing suspicion to a parent that sometimes they just can’t put their finger on.  It may be just ‘odd’ behavior noticed, or maybe some speaking issues, regardless- you know something simply isn’t correct.

The best thing to do in those situations is talk to your pediatrician.  Don’t worry that he will think you are over reacting, most pediatricians are both use to worried parents and know what to look for when there’s more to something than worry.  However, if your child’s pediatrician isn’t listening to your concern, don’t be afraid of getting a second opinion.  Either talking to a child psychiatrist in your area, or another pediatrician.

While it may indeed be nothing to worry about, if something is wrong early intervention is the key. More and more studies are being done that show that the earlier something is found, the more chance your child has of leading a normal and happy life.

There shouldn’t be shame involved if something is out of place, most mental diagnosis are something that has become more and more public.  While it is true that a few years back, problems were shoved aside, and nary a word was spoken about them- those days thankfully are gone. 

Consider joining a support group either locally or online, just talking to those who have ‘been there’ can help out tremendously. 

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It’s a sad take on society at large when stories like this happen as often as they do.

Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies arrested Tanya Nareau, 33, of Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday after receiving a tip.

Deputies say they spoke with a family friend who had the child and confirmed Nareau gave the girl to him in exchange for a gun.

Deputies say Nareau felt the friend would do a better job raising the child than she would.

Nareau has been charged with the unlawful sale of a child and solicitation to possess a weapon by a prohibited person, authorities said.

(Source)

With the Balloon Parents of the world out there doing (well, granted- fake) hugely dramatic things for 15 minutes of fame, others are doing incredibly horrible things for even worse reasons.  While the little girl in question (she’s 2 according to some reports, the same age as my own daughter) is physically fine, there’s no real knowing what the future has in store for her mentally.

Due to a prior issue with law enforcement, Nareau wasn’t allowed to have a weapon in her position,and she is presently in jail.

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It seems like the only news is bad news lately when it comes to anything out of Hollywood.  Supermodel Heidi Klum however shows that star power can bring a little joy to her lucky kids as well.  She was snapped recently during an ice skating session with her children in Aspen. 

While there is still a lot of negative news in the press about the certain superstar parents, it’s nice and refreshing to see some stars just being happy with their families. 

Yet, should the public at large even be privy to these private family moments?

It’s far to easy to find out a bit about anything about any celebrity (and their kids for that matter). 

While the famous parent may have signed up for life in the public eye, their children didn’t.

Some studies that have been done have even shown that having a famous parent can impact a child for the negative.  Especially if that parent and child compete for the spotlight.

An article from the FoxNews website really hits the topic spot on when it says:

And there can be issues whether the child becomes more or less successful than the famous parent, said Beverly Hills-based Dr. Carole Lieberman, who counsels a number of children of the rich and famous. She said celebrity parents can sabotage their offspring, consciously or not.

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Courtney Love via last.fm

If you remember the ‘90s, you definitely remember Courtney Love, the front woman of Hole.  While in the last few years, she has been more remembered for partying and public drama.  She has been under incredibly intense scrutiny for how she has raised her and deceased Nirvana front man Curt Cobain’s daughter- Francis Bean Cobain.

It seems that the courts have agreed, as they have handed over custody of 17 year old Francis to Curt’s mother.  To say Courtney Love isn’t handling it well is an understatement.  On the popular social networking website Facebook Love said of her daughter: “I hate to sound cold but any kid of mine who pulls this s— has lost her position.”

It also seems that, for now that may also be the only contact avenue that Love has with her daughter, for the time being at least.

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Many parents feed left out of the loop after having their children.  Especially parents who were previously part of a workforce.  The change from working on your career to raising your children can be a hard one.  A great way to feel both accomplished and more socialized (after all, parents do need adult conversation as well) is to take a few classes.

This is one of the many reasons that many parents choose to use the precious little time their children are growing to get some more education as well.  While it can be difficult to add it in alongside childcare, it can be done.  Choosing to go back is a big decision, and depending on your specialty- it’s possible to go back for a much shorter time than a full degree.

If you already have a degree, you can supplement it and zone in on a more specialized area.  Consider picking up some courses and work towards a certificate, or even just take a few local classes in your profession. 

Even for parents who may not already have a degree, most local areas offer free or reduced ways to take some classes to get into a better job once your children are in school (if that is what you want).  A great place to start the search is a local town’s own webpage.

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