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Shaping a Positive Parenting Mindset for ADHD Families
Expectations are powerful—they represent the belief that you can achieve something meaningful. If you want to be a great parent to your child with ADHD, it starts with believing that you can.
Creativity: Unlocking One of ADHD’s Greatest Gifts
The gifts of ADHD are often overlooked, but one of the
most delightful is creativity. Children and adults with
ADHD often possess boundless creativity, bringing unique
perspectives and a vibrant imagination to everyday life.
Do You Know Your ADHD Child’s Love Language?
Do You Know Your ADHD Child’s Love Language?
According to Dr. Edward Hallowell, connection, also known as the “other Vitamin C,” is essential when raising a child with ADHD. A strong, connected relationship can endure a lifetime. Since our relationship with our children is one of the most important we’ll ever have, why not take time to deepen that bond? Understanding your child's love language is a powerful way to do this.
Want Fewer Meltdowns? Try Softer Transitions for Your Child with ADHD
Does your child with ADHD struggle with transitions? Is it hard to get them to stop using a device or playing with toys when it’s time to move on to the next task?
You’re not alone. Transitions can be one of the most challenging parts of raising a child with ADHD. It can be frustrating when a hyper-focused child doesn’t come to the table when dinner’s ready, start their homework, or help with chores without multiple reminders.
Teaching and Modeling Empathy for our Kids with ADHD
Empathy: The Key to Connection
As Brené Brown beautifully expresses, empathy is “listening, holding space, without judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredible healing message of ‘You’re not alone.’”
Empathy is essential for building social connections, and in the words of Dr. Ned Hallowell, connection is the “new Vitamin C.” For parents of children with ADHD, empathy is crucial for fostering heart-centered connections.