Tips On Coping With A Child With
ADHD
Tina Barraclough -
I am a mother of a 6 year old son who was recently
diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD). I am by no means a expert on this subject - I am
only a mom who struggles to help my ADHD child.
Listed below are some tips I have learned from experience
along the way.
1. Life with a child who has ADHD has its challenges, but
remember that your child is not acting up because they want
to be difficult - they can't help it . So it 's up to you
to stay calm and avoid arguing with your child. It helps to
keep the daily routine and home life as calm, predictable
and stress-free as possible.
2. Accept that there is a problem, whether or not you
accept the diagnosis. Denial will not help you or your
child.
3. Be prepared to feel guilty about the time you spend with
your ADHD child compared to the time you spend with your
other children. Other family members may start to feel like
your are neglecting them.
4. Take care of yourself - it is often challenging to raise
a child with ADHD. Caring for your own physical and mental
health is an important part of helping your child, and will
provide you with the necessary energy when you need it the
most.
5. The most important thing is NEVER punish your child
while you are angry. Take a breather away from the child
before you hand out any punishment to your child.
Discipline that belittles or shames a child can truly be
harmful.
6. Start rewarding instead of punishing. You've probably
already discovered how useless it is to try to punish your
child when he 's running around or tuning you out. What I
have found with my child is how well he responds to simple
rewards. Praise good behavior immediately ("You brushed
your teeth, just like I asked you to! Thanks so much!") and
give your child a reward that pleases him such as a special
snack or extra time to watch TV, for example. The reward
should be something he can enjoy right away; kids with ADHD
don 't like to wait.
7. Realize you are not alone. There are many parents out
there who have a child with ADHD. If you need to talk to
someone, you can find support groups out there. Talk to
your Doctor or Therapist. They can point you in the right
direction to find support.
About Author:
Tina Barraclough is a stay at home mom and owner of
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Visit her website for Business Opportunities, free
e-books,Business Articles,etc.
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