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Fish oil and behaviour, A trial on my 3 year old
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12/02/2013, 08:09 AM
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QUOTE (Sassy Girl @ 12/02/2013, 09:00 AM)  I would try discipline before Fish oil. Fish oil is a placebo nothing more.  I do discipline her. Every time. Sometimes I think she just can't help herself, like the giggling uncontrollably and getting over excited. Placebo or not it's worth a try. We don't eat fish anyway due to DP having an allergy, so no harm really.
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12/02/2013, 08:19 AM
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I have just went through the most trying time with my 3 year old DD. EXACTLY what you said I was pulling my hair out as a loss with what to do with her. I found all she wanted was time with mum and to be VERY VERY strict if you give a warning follow through it is hard as you are at a constant battle and it is SO tiring. Id ask my GP before putting my DD on anything even if it is a simple as fish oil, but thats just my opinion. I can safely say that after 3 months of constant arguing and going into a crazy mum that yes they do calm I think it is only 3 year old behaviour and girls can throw tantrums like i have never seen. I thought the devil was coming for her .gif) . Good luck and hope that whichever way you go that things get easier and she gets a bit calmer for your sanity.
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12/02/2013, 08:29 AM
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OP - I am going assume you are already using positive reinforcement and discipline  . I had fish oil recommended to help DS with concentration and focus, but that is a symptom of other issues. He had speech delay and real issue with sitting still (also sleep problems and other issues). I had lots of people giving advice like "no red cordial/no sugar etc etc" - problem was - he never had red cordial or soda, he also does not get loads of candy or sugar. Instead I grew vegies and would make his meals from scratch - I even made his bread. I went to parenting classes, speech therapists, maternal health nurses and doctors and while they could see the issues they had no answers. Discipline was an exercise in frustration. My DS wants to be good he just finds it really hard to control himself. After seeing a Pediatrician who said "he is probably ADHD, but we can't be sure til he is 5 at least" , I was at my wits end. I needed help NOW - I was pregnant with DD and moving countries and DS would scream for hours at night trying to go to bed. He would have massive tantrums and bounced from wall to wall. We saw a natropath who suggested he had intolerance's. He was found to be gluten intolerant and removing gluten went a long way to helping those problems. This is not to say that is your DD's problem. My point is that I searched until I finally got help and advice that worked. My 3.5yo DS can now sit still while doing lessons with me for a good hour (Even typing that I am amazed). He goes to sleep most nights within 30mins and can go into a store with a tantrum most of the time. He has bad days and still has to use up a lot of energy, but he is much closer to a normal 3 year old now. I can't say whether the Fish oil definitively helps, but I THINK it has an impact. There is research that has suggested that Omega 3 fatty acids have a "medium to strong treatment effect" ( in blind studies) on symptoms of ADHD and other developmental disorders. Our Pediatrician actually suggested the fish oil as well. Also to add - the Ped referred us to Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA's) and while we didn't get much chance for help from them they did prepare DS for our international move and helped me cope. ETA - DS also eats lots of fish - he loves tuna (fresh and can) and sushi.
This post has been edited by vitaechel: 12/02/2013, 08:32 AM
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12/02/2013, 08:34 AM
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It does sound like pretty normal three year old behaviour to me. The fish oil trial that I am aware of is at the extreme end. It was for serious criminal offenders with psychiatric issues in a forensic psych hospital. There were some changes to behaviour but it wasn't remarkable. I haven't heard of any evidence base in regards to children.I would also check first with your GP.
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12/02/2013, 08:46 AM
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Firstly I would look into the FAILSAFE diet, which is a diet that eliminates certain chemicals (natural ones as well!) that can affect children's behaviour. You go through a few weeks on a strict diet and then you introduce things one at a time to see what they react to. It's not recommended to take fish oil whilst in the early stages of FAILSAFE because there are things in it that can affect behaviour. Fish oil is certainly not a placebo as a PP has pointed out. Some that are aimed at kids have flavours added to them and the kids can react badly to that. It's certainly worth trying when your child is some what 'spirited'. My DS has been taking some for a few months (he takes capsules and thinks they are like lollies! He chews the capsule too.  ) and he has calmed down a little bit. I certainly notice it after school as this is when he was quite hyped up. I don't think your GP would be of any help, unless they have some knowledge and experience in this area. You could ask them for a referral to a dietician - there are some fantastic ones out there that work with you on the FAILSAFE diet. Good luck.
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