Attention Talk Radio

What Parents Need to Know About ADHD Kids

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Mar 1, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Parenting Without a Manual

  • Elaine shared a personal story about feeling isolated as a parent of an ADHD child when mainstream advice didn't apply.
  • She learned to accept her child's uniqueness, which motivated her to find a better coaching approach.
ADVICE

Teach Self-Regulation for Success

  • Parents must understand their complex kids well to help them learn self-management.
  • Teaching self-regulation takes patience, involves managing emotions, attention, and avoiding power struggles.
INSIGHT

Influence Beats Control in Parenting

  • Controlling rather than influencing triggers ADHD kids’ fight reflex.
  • Parents must shift from control to influence to avoid power struggles and resistance.
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