1. Decide what you want – be realistic.
If you are going to be an effective advocate
for your child, you need to know what you
hope for and expect of your child this year.
Set goals that are clear, achievable and
realistic.
2. Get on the same page.
Children are masters at taking advantage of a
divide between parents. For a child with
ADHD, consistency is extremely important.
This means parents, grandparents and any
other caregivers all need to be in agreement
about the goals and the processes that will be
used to help your child.
3. Focus on the achievements, not the
process.
Remember those days when you were a kid,
and your parents told you what to do?
Sometimes, just because your parents asked
you to do it, you would refuse. The more your parents
pushed, you would push right back.
This is called fostering independence.
4. Establish your support team.
Being a parent of an ADHD child is a
marathon. The process is long. You can’t
do it alone. Take some time to think about
building a team of supportive adults. Who
will be on your team? Include your spouse,
your child’s teachers, coaches, tutors, and
friends.
5. Take some “me” time.
This may sound like a cliché, but it is
crucially important for you to take time for
yourself. Parenting an ADHD child can be
fraught with frustration, worry, and
exhaustion. You need to take care of
yourself. Get enough sleep, eat right, and
exercise. You are in it for the long haul. Remember , We can help you or your child with their ADHD symptoms. Get focused , reach your goals , stop procrastinating and relieve the anxiety.
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