What is Depression - Childhood
Clinical depression is a state of sadness, melancholia or despair that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and/or activities of dail...
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Me and my husband(my daughter's father)recently got married and moved to georgia where he is from. My daughter who is 5 had to switch school's and move away from the family shes been around all her life, my mom and stepdad. She says she dont like her new school cause no one will be here friend cause she is white. She is the only white kid in her class. Then lately she's been crying for no reason saying how she misses her grandma, papa and ninny(my sister) who she is really close to all of them and never been away from them. I moved her down here so we could all have a better life together but it seem's like she is depressed now that we are here. I dont know how to help her cause she wont talk about it, all she does is cry when I bring it up. And everytime she talks to them on the phone she get's upset and asks when is she going back to her other home. I dont know what to do or say, and I cant get mad cause I understand she is upset about being away from her family. Im also homesick but I just cant pack up and move back home cause she is homesick. Any idea's on how to help her get throught this difficult change in her life and how to get her to open up to me about it? Im open for any idea's. Thanks to all who reply.
Posted on 03/05/09, 06:03 am |
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you might try talkingthe teacher and see how she is doing in school as far as playing with the other kids,is there any groups you can involve her in like girl scouts or a church youth group? it will take time but she will be fine, have her write letters to her family members she misses and check out for things in the community to do. invite someone from her class over to play, some kids do take longer to adjust then others but with mom and dad showing a good attitude and encouraging her she will be fine, 
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It seems like all of you are having some adjustment issues. Being only 5 years old it might be difficult for her to understand her feelings and really understand what is happening to her. I think Jillybusmom has some good feedback.
You might also see if you could involve her in an art class or other creative outlet such as dancing. It might give her a good chance to express herself. Also, what about setting up a videocam on your computer. Then she could connect literally face to face with family if they have computers at their home. You are doing a great job by recognizing that there is an issue. Keep on top of it and surround her with love and she will be just fine! :)
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