With time, I learned that discipline is a balance. It’s understanding that, with ADHD, my child’s emotions and behavior won’t always compare to what I see in other children her age. It’s knowing that she oftentimes has to learn and relearn the same lesson – because she forgets. I...
but some behaviors are simply not acceptable. I don’t want to undermine his therapy, but he needs corrected from time to time. How do you discipline a child with ADHD?
Students with ADHD generally have problems following rules. This is because of another deficit in executive function—self-regulation. Self- regulation is important because this is the function that gives students the self-discipline they need to set goals and work toward those goals. They need ...
ADHD Newsletter The ADHD Parenting Guide Behavior & discipline, positive parenting, organization, happiness & more. Email Address Sign Up Advertisement More on Talking About ADHD ADDitude's Top 10 Webinars of 2022 How to Discipline a Child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder 17 Things ...
My toddler is very particular and too smart for her own good. Plus I think she has ADHD (inattention, not so much hyperactivity) How do I help discipline her? Timeouts, counting & breathing, and reasoning (which she understands for the majority of it) are no good. Show more...
I've handled kids ranging from 4 to 6 years old and above but that particular age range(4 to 6) are the ones really difficult to handle when it comes to discipline. In my experience, you have to deal with them in a positive way...not at all sternly...of course being firm would...
Now for the practical part of our ADHD guide for grandparents — what you can do: Learn about any treatment plan. Back up the parents in their decisions, and follow their guide on discipline and boundaries. Provide constant positive reinforcement.Even when your grandchild becomes frustrated over ...
Protect your daughter but adjust your discipline methods. Why do toddlers hit their mothers? Their reasons for hitting are innocent enough—and they usually fall into one of these categories.She's trying to communicate. Like everyone else, toddlers get bored, hungry, tired, and overwhelmed. The...
Part of being the parent of a child with ADHD is knowing when and how to both discipline and praise him or her. The discipline part can often be tricky due to troublesome behaviors; you want your child to know what's right and wrong, but you don't want their confidence or happiness ...
Don't Blame Parenting or Discipline Unfortunately, many parents of children with ADHD have to deal with judgments around their parenting ability. It is simply not true that poor parenting or a lack of discipline in the home leads to ADHD. Never make comments such as ""ADHD is caused by poo...