Daycare Issues

Thanks, Mr. T., for the food co-op help!!! I'm excited to see what they have!

Calen has a distinct preference for the school he prefers. When we go to the preschool, he gets out of the car with a slight grin on his little face. He calmly walks with me, hand in hand, to the door. He leads me to the sign-in table, then we walk to get his breakfast. He enjoys the strict structure. When we arrive at the daycare, he pushes me away when I try to unbuckle his carseat. He cries and falls to the ground in protest. My first reaction was to find another daycare with more structured activities. I found one, but of course, they will not accept CMA. The fee is $100 per week. I decided to fix this situation rather than remove him from his current daycare. It's a good daycare. I worked with the teachers to create a structured morning that will happen everyday in the exact same order. First, I let him carry something into the daycare. What usually works is his snack. I don't know why. Then I lead him to the same yellow chair. The teacher brings him the same toy truck. It only took three days for him to adjust. I feel so relieved now. It's hard leaving him crying because he's in a place that is chaotic to him. I would cry all the way to work knowing he was unhappy. Now I know I have the power to help him. I love him.

Soy Milk and copper

I read on a blog that overuse of soy milk contributes to erosion of the esophagus, stomach and upper intestines. That made me nervous because I love to drink soy milk and I've given it to my children. I contacted another mom of an autistic child in huntsville and she told me that soy raises copper levels. Raised copper levels can lead to aggressive behavior. She suggested that I give him zinc to stabilize his copper levels. He takes a gluten-free multivitamin everyday anyway. The soy milk was stopped. He doesn't really care for rice milk. I also learned that Rice Dream milk DOES contain gluten. I plan to try almond milk next. Parents have told me that kids tend to prefer almond milk due to the rich sweet taste. I found a recipe for gf/cf chocolate chip cookies on gfcfexperience.com. I just don't know where to find gf/cf chocolate chips. I am also looking to see if there is a local natural food co-op that I can join. It tends to take me a few days to get something done. I try to do at least 3 things a day pertaining to my son. I need a day off! LOL