That's so hard, Bonnie! And that is a lot of kids to not have multiple
helpers!!!! So what is the age spread in JC?
We have two classes, but I know in the younger that they send ones not
ready back to nursery or to their parents. Sometimes it's just a normal
thing for the child. Wiggle time in nursery and then as much time as they
can handle in children's church and then back to nursery. Making the
transition from all toys and play is easier for some (esp girls :) than
boys. It's hard though when a big part of the issue is the parent.
Will pray!
On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM, James Brabson <thebrabsonfamily@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I'm not a doctor, but Autism is what I was thinking. The mom has 4 Kids.
A 24 year old boy, 20 year old boy ( both from A previous marriage) a 7
year old daughter and the 3 year old. She is also in her 40s. Angie has a
great heart for helping people and is very outgoing, but is very immature,
has a temper, and is sensitive about everything, not just kids. 4 weeks
ago she blew up in the hallway in front of about 20 people because she was
in the nursery that Sun, when she was the one to ask to be out on.
Noah goes struggle with communicating, but is not an angry child. If fact
it's the opposite. He loves to give hugs and kiss and the yelling is never
angry. He cannot sit next to the kids because because he loves to have
physical contact with them and they get upset. We have noticed if we let
him hold our hand or we rub his back he calms down some. He definitely is
not ready for JC. It's funny because he won't sing the song at the time we
are singing, but he will sing it as we are singing the next song. So
basically he is singing a different song then us. The song time is not the
issue though.
I whole heartedly agree on working with the parents. If there is a
difficult child and the parent wants to stay we let them. The difficulty is
We really don't want Angie in Junior Church. I know that sounds mean, but
it would not be a good situation (to long to go into detail).
I really wish we could split JC into two groups, but we don't have the
space. We run between 20-30 kids.
Bonnie
On July 1, 2018, at 6:13 PM, Sabrina Thompson <
sabrinamariewrites@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Autism maybe? The repetition jumps out to me. Maybe he’s been pegged as
difficult and that’s why she’s sensitive. Does she have other kids? She
prob really needs friends and understanding. Special needs or not, kids
that age can be difficult.
On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 5:57 PM Sabrina Thompson <
sabrinamariewrites@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yeah, I would see if he’s in a daycare setting and has similar issues
and/or has been diagnosed with special needs. Knowing what the issue is
will help. But sometimes kids are not diagnosed if the parent doesn’t
notice or doesn’t want to.
I’m now Nursery Coordinator at my church and we have Nursery classes for
ages 2-4, not Jr. Church. Our Jr. Church is Pre-K and up. I’ve noticed a
huge difference in our different classes (2 yo class and 3-4 yo class). And
there is a range of abilities and maturity even among 2-3 yo. We do
Promotion Sunday in September, so our 2 yo class has mostly 3 yo right now.
We have one 3 yo boy still not speaking clearly and seems a little behind
and another who’s very verbal and understands well. But our class is not
very structured for that age and sitting time is limited. There is lots of
playtime. I’ve heard recommended the Bible Lesson should be as many minutes
long as the age of the child. I found that interesting. But of course the
Bible Lesson can be taught in a number of ways during class time. I’ve
noticed that learning to play alongside other kids, share, and handle
transitions is huge at that age. Maybe he’s not used to a structured
setting and isn’t picking up on social cues. Or needs someone to work
mainly with him. Perhaps he’s having meltdowns like his mom or just
struggling to communicate.
Consider asking her to help in his class and see how she responds to his
behavior. Or see if she’s fine with him staying in the nursery. He may not
be ready for JC. The key is working with the family. See what works for
them.
It’s tricky with boys. Some seem like they have ADHD when they are just
being boys. Lol. But if you sense autism, developing a relationship with
the mom is best. But it could be a number of things, even lack of maturity.
I will be praying for you guys about this.
Sabrina
On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 3:36 PM Elizabeth Lovelace <
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sounds like more assistants are needed. My three year old doesn't sit
and yells if he's not happy. Do you know for a fact that he's been
diagnosed with developmental delay?
On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 13:54, James Brabson
<thebrabsonfamily@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Renee, glad the smoke issue is taken care of! How are things going with
the baby?
Carrie is doing well. The fluid right now is a safe amount. She will
have another ultra sound right before she is due for an update.
If you can pray about a problem we have in Junior Church. There is a 3
year old boy. For a while we have noticed that he is slower then the other
kids his age (special needs). It is more like he is 2 rather than 3. Turned
3 in January. We don't mind kids that struggle with sitting still and there
is always a transition into JC. It has actually gotten worse. The not
sitting in his seat is not a problem. He yells noises and words. I had to
take him out this Sun because it was constant and that left only the
teacher. The mom is very sensitive and is known to have melt down (yelling)
at church. She, as far as we can tell, doesn't see there is something
different. The best solution would be to start him in JC and if he becomes
a problem out him in the nursery. She is the type to get offended and leave
because of something like that. My husband will be the one to talk to her
so pray that she takes it well. If any of you have dwelt with this type of
special needs in JC would welcome any suggestions. We have tried everything
we can think of.
Bonnie
On June 30, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Carrie Hub <carriehub060300@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Will be praying, Renee! So glad you are back in your condo!
Good to see your words again.
Carrie
On Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 12:42 PM, K. Jeanne Colas <
kristi.colas@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Poor mommy! I'm praying! And congrats for a new niece!!! I haven't heard
of any other baby Rubys recently... another old-fashioned name coming back
in style. :)
SOO glad your house situation seems to be resolved. God is good.
Kristi Jeanne Colas
11 rue Henri Dunant
<https://maps.google.com/?q=11+rue+Henri+Dunant+95410+Groslay,+France&entry=gmail&source=g>
95410 Groslay, France
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Le sam. 30 juin 2018 à 16:19, Renee O'Leske <larsen.renee@xxxxxxxxx> a
écrit :
My brother and his wife just had their little baby girl (Ruby
Elizabeth). Praise!
But Julie is having complications. . . Some sort of infection & not the
best medical staff to help. . . They are back in the ER this morning. My
sister Sara is going with them. Could use prayer support for healing (&
for little Ruby).
Thank you!
Bonnie, how is your sister and her little one??
Liz, how are you & the kiddos as Chris is traveling?
I have praises for me & Craig and Kayla. We have had a blessed month
back in our condo (smoke issue seems fixed!!).
