Comments for Regalena "Reggie" Melrose, Ph.D. http://drmelrose.com Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:28:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Congratulations Graduates! by beth snow http://drmelrose.com/2011/05/30/congratulations-graduates/comment-page-1/#comment-201 beth snow Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:18:08 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=597#comment-201 You are truly the wisest! I have been watching your videos and reading your blogs and YOU GET IT! I am a social worker and I work with traumatized adults and children daily who just need comfort and compassion to survive. I hope parents are listening and learning from your experience!!! You are truly the wisest! I have been watching your videos and reading your blogs and YOU GET IT! I am a social worker and I work with traumatized adults and children daily who just need comfort and compassion to survive. I hope parents are listening and learning from your experience!!!

]]> Comment on Teachers & Parents, We’ve Lost Our Mind: 3 Tips to Get it Back by Tony http://drmelrose.com/2011/08/10/teachers-parents-weve-lost-our-mind-3-tips-to-get-it-back/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Tony Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:03:44 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=601#comment-198 Too much go-go-go with our kids. I remember as a child feeling like my time was completely dominated by too many activities. I told my dad and he understood completely. One of the activities I loved was Boy Scouts. When I went away to summer camp, my dad told me, "Never mind getting the patches and awards, I want you to do all the stuff that you really enjoy; things you can't do every day. Go hiking, go to the archery range, make stuff, and have fun!" He was truly ahead of his time when it came to reducing stress for kids. He was a strong man who broke the cycle and provided the childhood he wish he had. He has been a huge inspiration to me as a parent and teacher, and I'm so grateful that I was able to see Dr. Melrose speak and validate my and my father's philosophy. Can't wait to read all of the books. Too much go-go-go with our kids. I remember as a child feeling like my time was completely dominated by too many activities. I told my dad and he understood completely. One of the activities I loved was Boy Scouts. When I went away to summer camp, my dad told me, “Never mind getting the patches and awards, I want you to do all the stuff that you really enjoy; things you can’t do every day. Go hiking, go to the archery range, make stuff, and have fun!” He was truly ahead of his time when it came to reducing stress for kids. He was a strong man who broke the cycle and provided the childhood he wish he had. He has been a huge inspiration to me as a parent and teacher, and I’m so grateful that I was able to see Dr. Melrose speak and validate my and my father’s philosophy. Can’t wait to read all of the books.

]]> Comment on Teachers & Parents, We’ve Lost Our Mind: 3 Tips to Get it Back by Fenella Johansen http://drmelrose.com/2011/08/10/teachers-parents-weve-lost-our-mind-3-tips-to-get-it-back/comment-page-1/#comment-197 Fenella Johansen Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:33:27 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=601#comment-197 Thanks for your outspoken comments and championing the beautiful children's cause. I think this phenomena is happening in all the first world countries. What you were talking about in an American context relates very well to what I'm experiencing in schools here in Australila. Best wishes Fenella. Thanks for your outspoken comments and championing the beautiful children’s cause. I think this phenomena is happening in all the first world countries. What you were talking about in an American context relates very well to what I’m experiencing in schools here in Australila. Best wishes Fenella.

]]> Comment on Article: Not ADHD, Not Bipolar, Not Learning Disabilities – Trauma by Michael http://drmelrose.com/2009/02/07/article-not-adhd-not-bipolar-not-learning-disabilities-trauma/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Michael Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:26:05 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=157#comment-196 Hi: It is a pleasure to visit your website! With all respect, I don't agree with everything you write or post. I have been dealing with adhd and Bipolar II, every since I was a child. Many times in school I had suicidal thoughts and poor grades. In my 30's I finally decided to get help! My father would not get me help for this disorder and insisted that there was nothing wrong with me. I now know better, and that we have a family history of this. My father has been married several time, dysfunctional and has some of the same symptoms as me. With people have really have adhd and and bipolar, certain materials in the brain are lacking, which can cause a person to go isane. I was always told that I was extremely intelligent, but wondered why my grades were so poor! Try going from a 2.0 to a 4.0! I have heard similar stories. What works for one person my not work for another. Tryleptal and adderall works wonders for me! I am glad that I finally got help because this has been very painful for me. Hearing voice with racing thoughts that don't exist, now you tell that this not a real problem! I went to several schools even a private Christan school! Eventhough I struggled with this, I believe that having this made me a better person and who I am today! Thank you for hearing my story! Michael Hardy Hi:

It is a pleasure to visit your website! With all respect, I don’t agree with everything you write or post. I have been dealing with adhd and Bipolar II, every since I was a child. Many times in school I had suicidal thoughts and poor grades. In my 30’s I finally decided to get help! My father would not get me help for this disorder and insisted that there was nothing wrong with me. I now know better, and that we have a family history of this. My father has been married several time, dysfunctional and has some of the same symptoms as me. With people have really have adhd and and bipolar, certain materials in the brain are lacking, which can cause a person to go isane. I was always told that I was extremely intelligent, but wondered why my grades were so poor! Try going from a 2.0 to a 4.0! I have heard similar stories. What works for one person my not work for another. Tryleptal and adderall works wonders for me! I am glad that I finally got help because this has been very painful for me. Hearing voice with racing thoughts that don’t exist, now you tell that this not a real problem! I went to several schools even a private Christan school! Eventhough I struggled with this, I believe that having this made me a better person and who I am today! Thank you for hearing my story!

Michael Hardy

]]> Comment on Public Education: Stop the Testing! by Reggie http://drmelrose.com/2011/03/26/public-education-stop-the-testing-2/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Reggie Thu, 12 May 2011 16:44:28 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=508#comment-194 thank you for getting it, everyone! please help me inspire more people by sharing this website with your friends, family, and community. thank you for getting it, everyone! please help me inspire more people by sharing this website with your friends, family, and community.

]]> Comment on Public Education: Stop the Testing! by Patricia Valek http://drmelrose.com/2011/03/26/public-education-stop-the-testing-2/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Patricia Valek Thu, 12 May 2011 14:32:50 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=508#comment-193 Keep doing what your doing, Dr Melrose. You have changed the way I look at human beings and that changed the way I nurture others. Thank You. I was thinking that we need action on a local level. The ears of our town officials will perk up when they hear the words "money spent on testing is not producing the promised results". From crisis comes opportunity, so take heart. Teachers and parents and children, all are aware that we are off course. My experience tells me that our system is set up to ignore the needs of people, and wrongly focuses on dollars every time. Money of course is the least of our concerns, when it comes to children. Gandi said "when the people lead, leaders will follow." Keep doing what your doing, Dr Melrose. You have changed the way I look at human beings and that changed the way I nurture others. Thank You. I was thinking that we need action on a local level. The ears of our town officials will perk up when they hear the words “money spent on testing is not producing the promised results”. From crisis comes opportunity, so take heart. Teachers and parents and children, all are aware that we are off course. My experience tells me that our system is set up to ignore the needs of people, and wrongly focuses on dollars every time. Money of course is the least of our concerns, when it comes to children. Gandi said “when the people lead, leaders will follow.”

]]> Comment on Exciting News! by Patricia http://drmelrose.com/2011/04/13/exciting-news/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Patricia Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:55:29 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=533#comment-191 By the way in response to the exciting news. I can't wait til june 4th and i going to try to bring as many people possible. I love regalena and all it took was one conference workshop:) By the way in response to the exciting news. I can’t wait til june 4th and i going to try to bring as many people possible. I love regalena and all it took was one conference workshop:)

]]> Comment on Exciting News! by Patricia http://drmelrose.com/2011/04/13/exciting-news/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Patricia Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:48:18 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=533#comment-190 do I have to rsvp somewhere? or is it open to an unlimited number of people? do I have to rsvp somewhere? or is it open to an unlimited number of people?

]]> Comment on Public Education: Stop the Testing! by Cassandra Geoghegan http://drmelrose.com/2011/03/26/public-education-stop-the-testing-2/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Cassandra Geoghegan Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:40:36 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=508#comment-188 Wow, what a powerful and bold message! I am the parent of a Kindergartener in the Long Beach Unified School District, so I am only recently becoming acquainted with the public school system. I don't recall having to go through standardized testing when I was a child in public school, and I came out okay. So I don't know why or when public school districts began standardized tests. It is an absurd idea, and doesn't reward or encourage children for thinking independently, and obviously puts unnecessary stress on children. There is a lot wrong with the curriculum in public schools, but how do objecting parents infiltrate that bureaucratic institution? I'm also beginning to question the programs supported and funded by the PTA, but it seems to be an overwhelming task to try to change things, especially when the majority of the public school parents are too busy working full time to pay attention to the things that are being introduced to their children while under the care of their schools. How does one begin to make change? Most people aren't up to the challenge, which is why they choose private education for their children. I will forward your message to everyone I know. Wow, what a powerful and bold message! I am the parent of a Kindergartener in the Long Beach Unified School District, so I am only recently becoming acquainted with the public school system. I don’t recall having to go through standardized testing when I was a child in public school, and I came out okay. So I don’t know why or when public school districts began standardized tests. It is an absurd idea, and doesn’t reward or encourage children for thinking independently, and obviously puts unnecessary stress on children. There is a lot wrong with the curriculum in public schools, but how do objecting parents infiltrate that bureaucratic institution? I’m also beginning to question the programs supported and funded by the PTA, but it seems to be an overwhelming task to try to change things, especially when the majority of the public school parents are too busy working full time to pay attention to the things that are being introduced to their children while under the care of their schools. How does one begin to make change? Most people aren’t up to the challenge, which is why they choose private education for their children. I will forward your message to everyone I know.

]]> Comment on Public Education: Stop the Testing! by Janine Bastian http://drmelrose.com/2011/03/26/public-education-stop-the-testing-2/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Janine Bastian Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:42:06 +0000 http://drmelrose.com/?p=508#comment-187 Hi Dr. Melrose-- I met and spoke with you at the Consultants Conference in Chicago last June. I have been a teacher for 25 years and teach algebra, various levels in 8th grade in Boise, ID. I have been so increasingly discouraged over the past 5 years due to testing and other practices and attitudes in education that I have decided to quit--throw the towel in! I no longer want to be a teacher. I am quitting out of principle for the negative changes that have recently taken place. I have been developing a business with a friend and feel I can maybe do more for schools on the outside rather than the inside. I plan to send letters to our state legislators and district administrators as I exit expressing my concerns. So, if there is anything you can think of that you would like me to do, just let me know. Your plea is definitely needed and our country needs to WAKE UP about our schools. Thank you for your efforts! Hi Dr. Melrose–
I met and spoke with you at the Consultants Conference in Chicago last June. I have been a teacher for 25 years and teach algebra, various levels in 8th grade in Boise, ID. I have been so increasingly discouraged over the past 5 years due to testing and other practices and attitudes in education that I have decided to quit–throw the towel in! I no longer want to be a teacher. I am quitting out of principle for the negative changes that have recently taken place. I have been developing a business with a friend and feel I can maybe do more for schools on the outside rather than the inside. I plan to send letters to our state legislators and district administrators as I exit expressing my concerns. So, if there is anything you can think of that you would like me to do, just let me know. Your plea is definitely needed and our country needs to WAKE UP about our schools. Thank you for your efforts!

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