All things related to ADHD Parenting
“My ADHD kid behaves at school but comes home and is a tyrant!” “How come my ADHD kid can behave for his teacher/coach/other parent but not me?” It’s been asked, I imagine since ADHD became a valid diagnosis for childhood behavior problems. How come your ADHD kid behaves at school but has meltdowns at home? …
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Is it really that bad to spank your ADHD child? Well… When my son was 3 years old, he started to really get unruly. And I don’t mean in the sense of a typical three-year-old. I mean screaming, raging fits that felt like little bombs of anger throughout the day. I was at a loss. …
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Every day it was the same battle. Immediately after school, video game addiction would set in, and my well-mannered children would become their chaotic counterparts to wield a video game controller. I was once the mom who limited screen time to only weekends. That’s not to say I don’t still urge my children to do …
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How to deal with a Child with Anger Issues in Five Steps: It’s not uncommon for children between the ages of 2 and 4 to have complete meltdowns over silly things. Unable to manage disappointment on any level and not fully comprehending cause and effect is normal at that age. But what about when your …
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Parenting an ADHD child somedays can feel like squashing water. It feels like every day an uphill battle, on a treadmill. You’re putting in all the effort, and yet it looks like there is just no progress. I can remember breaking down hard with my ADHD child one day. I was crying; he was crying. …
Things Not to Say to Your ADHD Child: Try These Techniques Instead Read More »
When it comes to helping our kids understand their own brains, words can be few. Books for Kids with ADHD can be a lifesaver. “Your brain is different.” Sounds vague. “You think differently than others…” Doesn’t everyone? “You have a mental disorder…” Ouch. When dealing with mental illness, all kinds, self-awareness is key. It’s important …
6 Clever Books for Kids with ADHD that Your Child Will Love Read More »
How important is the time after you put your children to sleep? If you are like me, or most ADHD parents you answered that question with another: “What time?” As in, we never have time after the kids are in bed because bedtime takes forever. Between restlessness, ADHD insomnia and the rebound effects of stimulant …
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Hey there Momma, I see you there, fighting with your child in the grocery store. Trying to stay calm as you wrestle with his flailing body. Over peanut butter none the less. I see you, getting red in the face as people stare, casting their judgment and assuming your lack of parenting skills to blame …
Dear Momma with the Difficult Child- You’re Not a Bad Mom. Read More »
Ready to make your mornings less stressful with your ADHD Child? So was I. Once upon a time, I was a great mom. That was, except the hours from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. Those hours were reserved for most of my yelling, nagging, pulling-my-hair out moments of motherhood. My “If you don’t put your …
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When it comes time to build an ADHD Child’s self-esteem, nothing can work quickly enough. Like throwing spaghetti at a wall, parents will put their child in every sport, musical lesson, and team building club imaginable in an effort to build an ADHD Child’s self-esteem. Not all of them work. In fact, every ADHD child …
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