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I am sorry to hear your son is taking this so hard.  Our little ones have enough problems without such a major traumatic event that you can just imagine how much more traumatic it is for them.  Have you been able to see your home yet? 

My best friend lives outside Jasper.  They are being told that it will be at least two weeks before the schools open back up and that it could be up to six weeks before electricity is restored to the rural areas.  They are lucky enough to have a generator that will run their freezer and lights, but they have no running water and are still unable to get gasoline.  What gas they do have, they are saving for the generator.  I talked to her Monday evening via cell phone, which was the first day they were able to get service and even that is limited and it was very static.  The land lines are still not working.  Fortunately, the damage to their home was moderate.  She said the river was finally clear enough Monday that they were able to bathe and wash their hair.  She said the bugs are thick, unlike anything she has ever seen before.  I was struck by how much we take for granted in modern society.  Simple things like clean drinking water and driving to a store for food are things they no longer have available to them. 

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ty to all..I started a job today so hubby took ds to school and sat in the  back of the  class and  then after  20 mins gave dh a thumbs up to leave..His teacher said  he didn't say a  thing all day untill he raised  his hand to go use the  rest room..Then a  girl shouted..He really can talk..I think things  will  be ok..He said  he will go to school with no help tomorrow Things are hard  for all of  us  but we will make it.,.

Terrific news!  Kids are resilient and we tend to forget that sometimes.  Good luck to all your family and good luck on your new job!

Chatters, your family is in my prayers.  You may not be able to talk your son into staying for the full day, and even with you there he might not be able to make it a full day.  Ask him to stay for an hour with you there.  Sit next to him or just in the class where he can see you.  Make the goal something a little more attainable than trying to stay in school the whole day.  If he can do this, then next day try for two hours. I would also try to make a connection with another kid who wants to be his buddy, sit with him at lunch, help him in class or walking with him to the bathroom.  The teacher can help with this.  I'd ask for her to ask a kid she thinks would be a good buddy to help in advance, so when he walks in the room there's someone there to welcome him.  My heart goes out to you, I wish I could do more to help. 

Hey, Chatters.  I'm sorry you and your family are going through this, and I can imagine that you are exhausted.  Hang in there, and just give your boy some time.  He'll be O.K., but it may take a week or two at the new school.  Do you know any other kids at all there?  Someone you could arrange a play date with?  Someone who could be his buddy at school and hang out with him and show him around? 

I hope things get better soon. 

Wow...you have a lot going on...my dd kinder is not settling in well and I can only imagine what it would be like if she had a big change like that ! It must be scary for your son to have everything turned upside down and now a new school with new kids etc. Hang in there...lot's of us know what you are dealing with...hope that you are finding some supportive friends nearby ?

We had to evacuate from our  home..We live 17 miles  north of Beaumont.The kids started school today because there is a  big  chance we can't  go home  for  3 months.. I took my  1st grader today to school and he  freaked out  and  started scream no mommy I wanna go  home  I want  my friends and  my  school...The couseler talked to  him and  exsplained to  him that it ok to be scared  but  think of  all the  neat  stuff and  kids...Well we tried  it  again and  it didn't  work..Tomorrow  my  dh is  gonna  take  him and  see if  he can get  him to stay..  It is  mentaly exsauting dealing  with it all and  trying  to get  my  kids  back into the  normal everyday life.

I too cry to  go home...But I can't  imagine being a  child  and  going  threw it.

If you have the time you might try taking him to school and staying with him the entire day or even a couple of days.  Sit at the back of the classroom or right beside him if that makes him more comfortable.  Hopefully it won't be too long before things become familiar, he makes some new friends, and may even tell you "you can go now".

If you have the time you might try taking him to school and staying with him the entire day or even a couple of days.  Sit at the back of the classroom or right beside him if that makes him more comfortable.  Hopefully it won't be too long before things become familiar, he makes some new friends, and may even tell you "you can go now".

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great idea lah.....i would also suggest maybe you and him meeting with the counselor to go over exactly what he will be doing on a daily basis as i am sure things may also be run differently than his old school.

you are in my prayers and hang in there.  we are all here for you and wish you peace.

Lillian and LAHdedah wrote the same things I was thinking.

I can't imagine how hard this must be on the kids. They lost everything that gave them their sense of security. Even if your 12 yr old seems to take things in stride, he may need some extra reassurance also.

Chatters, my heart goes out to you and your family. I hope they get the cleanup done and things restored in record time so you can go back as soon as possible.

chatters how sad for you and your family....i hope your son makes new friends soon so that going to the new school will be easier for him and you too....

p.s maybe you could make cupcakes for his class.....or become  a helper for his class...

Chatters, I feel for you and your family.  What a serious source of stress.  You've gotten some great advice here.  The only thing I can add is maybe talk to the teacher and see if she would be willing to discuss this with other parents so as to encourage some playdate invitations.  I hope things get better soon.