Successfully Parenting Your ADHD Child

10 Rules For Working With Your ADHD Child

Parenting is an extremely challenging job that is a continual test of our patience, love and commitment to our children. Here are some applicable insights for working with ADHD children, written by a dedicated father dealing with his own ADHD, while raising two kids with ADHD.

Check him out HERE.

1. Always show love, acceptance and support – love that is not dependent on their behavior
2. Provide your children plenty of opportunities to make the right decision and celebrate the good ones immediately
3. Never bait them into a trap – if you know they did something, don’t ask – state that you know it and discuss the situation
4. Explain why they should do something, remind them of the rewards for doing it and the privileges lost for not, then let them decide
5. Be persistent – It’s not easy saying “turn off the tv/computer” over & over – let them know it is important enough for you to follow through
6. Don’t punish for every infraction – redirect and move on
7. Set clear rules for what’s totally unacceptable (hitting, etc.)
8. When possible, allow for choices, rather than a single directive – this may reduce the amount of power struggles
9. Medication, if used, is not a crutch – it is an opportunity to develop new skills and tools for coping with ADHD. They need skills, not just pills.
10. Know when your children function well – don’t put your children in the unrealistic position of challenging them when they are depleted and frustrated. Resolve difficult issues earlier in the day or wait until the morning

What would you suggest for parents with kids who have ADHD?