Parenting advise for parents with A.D.H.D & A.D.D children
Parenting children with A.D.H.D. and A.D.D is never easy. As a mother with 3 children with the disorders, I offer in this article some tips and advise on dealing with common problems, and what worked for me.
Step 1 I am a mother of 3 children with A.D.H.D and A.D.D. This advise can work with both. The best thing to do with a child with A.D.H.D, is to get them involved in an activity they like. This helps keep them motivated. Some programs offered by schools cost next to nothing. Their busy minds, or lack there of (A.D.D) need to keep occupied. If you don't let them get the energy out, their behavior worsens.
Step 2 Keep up on communication. Let the child tell you what's going on emotionally. As a parent we forget that it's OUR job to listen first. We always tell our children to listen to us, but we aren't listening to them. Instead, we are telling them they are wrong. That can set them up for failure. We learn from our children. The more they are allowed to vent, the better chances are of their successes. This works for both disorders because the A.D.H.D needs to release energy, and the A.D.D need a boost in motivation, they tent to be lazy.
Step 3 With an A.D.D & A.D.H.D children, you have to make not so fun stuff, fun. Make a sticker chart. They get to put a sticker on the chart when they reach their goals. Make homework a game. Offer a reward for their accomplishment. If they misbehave, never yell at them. Instead, speak firmly and take away privileges. I give my children a chance to earn back the privileges with extra chores.
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