I had a 2 yo dck come this morning who smelled weird... Like coffee with a lot of creamer and had a nice-sized stain down the front of his shirt. So I said "you smell like coffee" to which he replies "COFFEE GOOOOOD!" I hope it was decaf!
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Coffee contains nothing worse than soda and/or energy drinks and those both seem fairly common in a child’s diet now days.
My sister hits the Starbucks drive through every single morning. She’s always gotten her DS a coffee with extra cream or a hot chocolate.
Caffeine or sugar... neither are probably a very healthy choice.
I agree that it doesn’t seem appropriate for a two year old but sadly I think it’s common. Hoping your DCK benefits from the caffeine by being extra focused today.... ! ::
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My son went through a period where he LOVED the idea of coffee.
He was maybe 18 months - 2 years. He would always "make" coffee in the kitchen at school and drink it and share it with his friends. The teachers thought it was hilarious.
He's had sips of my coffee before I thought he would hate it but he didn't...
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Originally posted by happymom View PostMy son went through a period where he LOVED the idea of coffee.
He was maybe 18 months - 2 years. He would always "make" coffee in the kitchen at school and drink it and share it with his friends. The teachers thought it was hilarious.
He's had sips of my coffee before I thought he would hate it but he didn't...
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My 5 year old loves coffee, or what we make him that we call coffee. A glass of warm milk with a splash of coffee for colouring. It's a favorite treat. But my 2 year old will sometimes try to steal a drink from my cup and get it o himself.
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Every night when my brother got home from work his little boy would meet him at the truck and sit in the cab and drink whatever coffee was left in his dads thermos. Every night for YEARS he would do it. He is now 18 He still lives coffee and those nightly cups shared with his dad hold many a precious memory.
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Lol. I remember my granny soaking saltines in coffee for me. I recently recalled this to my mom, and she never knew.
Coffee is also one of the low tech Mom “tests” for adhd. If the child majorly calms down after a big ol’ cup of fullly caffeinated coffe(or mt dew), it’s a good possibility. Fool-proof, of course not! But if a kid calms down with a stimulant, chances are pretty good adhd meds are going to help out.
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I think kids drinking caffeine and/or sugary drinks is far more common than when I was a kid. I hated coffee when I was young—only started drinking it when I was in college and needed it to stay awake and study— and was only allowed pop once or maybe twice a week.
The worst think I ever saw in regard to this was someone buying a Red Bull for a child at a Barnes and Noble one day. I doubt he was even 10 years old. I don’t really care if people let a child drink a Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Coke, or even a Starbucks Frappuccino but a Red Bull. :confused: No wonder your child is bouncing off the walls.
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Originally posted by Solandia View PostLol. I remember my granny soaking saltines in coffee for me. I recently recalled this to my mom, and she never knew.
Coffee is also one of the low tech Mom “tests” for adhd. If the child majorly calms down after a big ol’ cup of fullly caffeinated coffe(or mt dew), it’s a good possibility. Fool-proof, of course not! But if a kid calms down with a stimulant, chances are pretty good adhd meds are going to help out.
No one believed me so I hid it in my bookbag. :: Interestingly I was never tempted to try drugs or alcohol because I already had my "fix". My grades went up and making friends became easier. I did not get a formal diagnosis until college.
Mountain Dew or coffee still allows me to relax, read a book and settle in for the night. I am down to two cups a day, now, though.- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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Originally posted by Solandia View PostLol. I remember my granny soaking saltines in coffee for me. I recently recalled this to my mom, and she never knew.
Coffee is also one of the low tech Mom “tests” for adhd. If the child majorly calms down after a big ol’ cup of fullly caffeinated coffe(or mt dew), it’s a good possibility. Fool-proof, of course not! But if a kid calms down with a stimulant, chances are pretty good adhd meds are going to help out.
DD has always loved coffee, as PP's have said- 90% milk and some cream. Made her feel like a big girl at the grandparents. She's an adult and to this day still has fond memories of having 'coffee with grandma'.
My biggest concern is more the sugar content of some coffees vs the caffeine. I drink mine black and by the pot- so my kids have never wanted sips. Dh is a BIG tea drinker, and the kids all love tea, many of which contain caffeine.
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Originally posted by Cat Herder View PostThat is how I self medicated for years as a kid. I remember drinking an average of 4 cups a day (or eating it straight from the instant coffee jar) all through elementary and junior high (latchkey). I started drinking it daily, medicinally, in third grade when I made the connection, myself.
No one believed me so I hid it in my bookbag. :: Interestingly I was never tempted to try drugs or alcohol because I already had my "fix". My grades went up and making friends became easier. I did not get a formal diagnosis until college.
Mountain Dew or coffee still allows me to relax, read a book and settle in for the night. I am down to two cups a day, now, though.
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My youngest was a terrible sleeper. Pediatrician recommended warm coffee/ milk at bedtime to help her relax. It worked great for her. She drank coffee at night from 2 1/2 - 3, or so.
Caffeine amps her son (10) up something fierce.
Me, I HATE the smell of coffee.
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Originally posted by Solandia View PostCoffee is also one of the low tech Mom “tests” for adhd. If the child majorly calms down after a big ol’ cup of fullly caffeinated coffe(or mt dew), it’s a good possibility. Fool-proof, of course not! But if a kid calms down with a stimulant, chances are pretty good adhd meds are going to help out.
DH's friend's mom told me that she'd give her other DS strong coffee when he didn't have his ADD meds.
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