| Let's face it, being the parent of a child with | | | | child to follow and stick to it. Make sure that the |
| ADHD is not a walk in the park. ADHD Parenting | | | | schedule is simple and not overloaded with stuff |
| can often have you on your knees and pulling | | | | for your child to do. Ensure that your child gets |
| your hair in frustration. Of course, being a parent | | | | enough time to rest and sleep. Add quiet activities |
| would always bring moments of frustration but | | | | to the schedule before your child goes to sleep |
| with when you are rearing a child suffering from | | | | such as reading a book or drawing pictures. Your |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, you need | | | | child needs to have a predictable environment |
| more patience and you have to be more | | | | wherein he would know what to expect. Provide |
| understanding of your child's condition. ADHD is | | | | a quiet area for your child to wind down and have |
| not a 24-hour bug that just goes away after a | | | | some alone time. Keep your house as neat and |
| couple of medications and home remedies. It is a | | | | organized as you possibly can. ADHD parenting |
| condition that lasts for a lifetime in a lot of cases. | | | | involves being able to provide a safe, calm and |
| So, here are the secrets to ADHD Parenting: | | | | consistent environment for your child. |
| - Patience is the key. A positive outlook and a | | | | - Positive reinforcement helps. Praise and |
| positive attitude towards taking care of your child | | | | encouragement are vital weapons that you have |
| will help to keep you patient and understanding. | | | | to be armed with. Whenever your child does |
| Always keep in mind that your child is not | | | | something worthy of your praise and attention, |
| intentionally misbehaving. Believe in your child and | | | | give it to him as it will encourage him to repeat |
| know that he can change, behave and mature. | | | | that behaviour. As for the consequences of |
| Never lose hope that your child would overcome | | | | breaking the rules that were clearly set, you can |
| his condition. Do not sweat over the little things | | | | send your child on a time out or take away some |
| and take a break as much as you can. Stressing | | | | of his privileges such as TV time. Remember to |
| too much will make you feel even more irritable | | | | be consistent especially when you are reinforcing |
| and short tempered. You are not alone in this and | | | | your rules. ADHD parenting needs you to be |
| if you need help, you should not be afraid to ask | | | | assertive. |
| for it. | | | | Now, you know the secrets of ADHD parenting. |
| - Structure and consistency pave the way to | | | | Always remember these things and you will have |
| your child's growth. Create a schedule for your | | | | an easier time dealing with your child's condition. |