Re: Making fuss to avoid junk and becoming hyperactive

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>

> I am trying to avoid sweets and Gluetin and Casein. But he is s

houting, screeming and beating others if not providing him what he

wants. When I amtaking for outings he is either running to it , if

stop him creating a big scene to get that. I am sure that he is

behaving like this as he is taking more restricted diet. But I am

desperate on how to stop it and how to make him normal. He is taking

things for granted that, he must get.

> Please advise me on this.

> Thanks,

> Swapna

>

Hi Swapna,

I've had the same problem. I keep substitutes around all the time

for those occasions when my son is confronted with " forbidden

foods " . If you can find or make sweets that are sugar free

(sweetened with xylitol or maltitol, for example), they can really

be lifesavers! Our kids'lives are hard enough without us having to

deprive them of even the simplest pleasures that their peers take

for granted...

I bought some sugar-free, dairy-free (I don't know if they're gluten-

free -- gluten is not a concern for my son) chocolate bars called

Pure De-Lite on the internet and I keep them in my purse. When

other kids are eating chocolate, I pull out a Pure De-Lite bar and

give him a few squares. There have been no more tantrums over

sweets since I discovered them.

HTH,

Donna

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First of all, never ever give in to a tantrum. I know that's really really

hard sometimes but when you do, you send the message that fussing is the way to

get what you want. We saw this very clearly years ago when we had 8 people

working with my son in a home program. Those that would give in to tantrums

would see them escalate over time. Those that didn't, would have a much more

pleasant, cooperative child.

Also, work on your comfort level with tantrums. I know this sounds weird but

these kids can often pick up on our feelings. If we get tense or

uncomfortable, it often makes them more uncomfortable or they see that it pushes

our

buttons and then the problems get worse. If you can get totally comfortable

with

his tantrumming, and KNOW that you're doing the right thing for his health by

not letting him eat these things, he will most likely accept it quicker than

if you waver in your mind or get freaked out by his behavior.

It's pretty common to crave these things even when they aren't good for you.

When I get a little bit of sugar, my body just screams for more and it takes

quite a bit of willpower to not eat it. After a week or so off of it, it

becomes much easier.

You might try weaning him off of it gradually or setting aside a time when

you don't have to go out at much and can put up with his tantrums until he's

through the craving stage (a week or so). Good luck,

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

How long has your son been on a restricted diet? Behavior often gets

much worse before it gets better. The body goes into withdrawal.

Keep an eye on maltitol--it gives a lot of people very bad gas/diarrhea.

On Aug 16, 2004, at 2:41 AM, donnaaron1 wrote:

>>

>> I am trying to avoid sweets and Gluetin and Casein. But he is s

> houting, screeming and beating others if not providing him what he

> wants. When I amtaking for outings he is either running to it , if

> stop him creating a big scene to get that. I am sure that he is

> behaving like this as he is taking more restricted diet. But I am

> desperate on how to stop it and how to make him normal. He is taking

> things for granted that, he must get.

>> Please advise me on this.

>> Thanks,

>> Swapna

>>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Any suggestions if your child can't have chocolate?

Thanks~~

Rose

Re: Making fuss to avoid junk and becoming hyperactive

>

> I am trying to avoid sweets and Gluetin and Casein. But he is s

houting, screeming and beating others if not providing him what he

wants. When I amtaking for outings he is either running to it , if

stop him creating a big scene to get that. I am sure that he is

behaving like this as he is taking more restricted diet. But I am

desperate on how to stop it and how to make him normal. He is taking

things for granted that, he must get.

> Please advise me on this.

> Thanks,

> Swapna

>

Hi Swapna,

I've had the same problem. I keep substitutes around all the time

for those occasions when my son is confronted with " forbidden

foods " . If you can find or make sweets that are sugar free

(sweetened with xylitol or maltitol, for example), they can really

be lifesavers! Our kids'lives are hard enough without us having to

deprive them of even the simplest pleasures that their peers take

for granted...

I bought some sugar-free, dairy-free (I don't know if they're gluten-

free -- gluten is not a concern for my son) chocolate bars called

Pure De-Lite on the internet and I keep them in my purse. When

other kids are eating chocolate, I pull out a Pure De-Lite bar and

give him a few squares. There have been no more tantrums over

sweets since I discovered them.

HTH,

Donna

Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

the original author(s), and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

opinion of the Research Institute.

[Guest guest]

Another non-dairy chocolate to buy via internet is

_www.chocolatedecadence.com_ (http://www.chocolatedecadence.com)

Michele