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