{"id":14692,"date":"2023-03-28T16:59:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T21:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/?page_id=14692"},"modified":"2023-03-28T16:59:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T21:59:28","slug":"a-familys-guide-to-parenting-a-child-with-adhd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/a-familys-guide-to-parenting-a-child-with-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"A Family&#8217;s Guide to Parenting a Child With ADHD\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Mother and son drawing with colored pencils\" class=\"wp-image-14693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-2048x1365.jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-728x485.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/03\/iStock-1214330723-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ADHD causes children and teenagers to be impulsive, inattentive, and more hyperactive than is normal for their age. This condition makes it harder for kids to control their attention, activity, emotions, and behavior, so they tend to act out. Some common behaviors associated with children with ADHD include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being easily distracted&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never seeming to listen&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being unable to sit still\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being messy and disorganized&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making impulsive decisions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having emotional outbursts\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to deal with these behaviors even if you understand that they stem from your child&#8217;s ADHD diagnosis. For parents, this often brings about feelings of embarrassment and frustration. There&#8217;s no question that parenting a child with ADHD can be difficult. You have to have more patience than normal to help your child achieve their goals and become more independent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Parents Can Do\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About ADHD&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your child&#8217;s ADHD diagnosis, the best thing you can do for yourself is to arm yourself with knowledge. Learn as much as you can about ADHD so you&#8217;re less likely to feel frustrated by your child&#8217;s behaviors, since you&#8217;ll understand that they aren&#8217;t being willfully difficult. Remembering that their behavior stems from a common trait of ADHD can help you stay calm when you&#8217;re stressed. Learning more about ADHD can also help you find strategies for what you can do to keep your child&#8217;s energy and attention focused on specific tasks and help support them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/guide\/parents-guide-to-adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Complete Guide to ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.understood.org\/en\/articles\/adhd-and-the-brain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD and the Brain<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org\/ncal\/Images\/ADHD_A_Guide_for_Parents_English_ADA_tcm75-891010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD: A Guide for Parents<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know How ADHD Affects Your Child\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADHD affects children differently, so once you&#8217;ve learned more about how it often affects people, you&#8217;ll need to pay attention to uncover which aspects affect your child the most. This can help you pinpoint which skills to focus on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hyperactive children need to learn how to slow down, calm themselves down, and burn off excess energy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impulsive children need to learn the importance of waiting patiently, thinking before they act recklessly, and interrupting people less. It can also be beneficial to teach them how to calm their emotions when they&#8217;re upset.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children with attention problems need to learn skills that involve planning, organization, and distraction reduction. These skills can help them complete their chores on time, organize their belongings, and show up to events on time.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/namica.org\/blog\/what-parents-can-do-to-help-children-living-with-adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Parents Can Do to Help Children Living With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/family-resources-education\/700childrens\/2018\/05\/adhd-as-a-child-develops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD Changes in Children as They Grow and Develop<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/understanding-children-with-adhd-20686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What it&#8217;s Like for Kids With ADHD<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk Together About ADHD and Goals\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time to talk to your child about ADHD and how it affects them at home, at school, and when they&#8217;re with their friends. When you take the time to talk to them about what they might be experiencing and show that you want to understand how they feel, they&#8217;re more likely to feel comforted. This is especially true when you remind them that ADHD is not a fault, and if they take some extra time to work on their skills with your help, you can set and achieve clear and realistic goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/adhd\/school-success.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD and School Success<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.additudemag.com\/executive-function-skills-adhd-goal-setting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD and the Art of Persistence: Teaching Goal-Setting Skills<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.addrc.org\/setting-target-goals-for-adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Setting Target Goals for Managing ADHD Symptoms<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Them Hands-On Help\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of getting frustrated and yelling if your child&#8217;s room isn&#8217;t clean or they&#8217;ve lost something important, the best thing you can do is help them learn how to better organize their things. At first, you may have to help them work through the problem by figuring out ways to sort things and places where their belongings should go. But remember that even if you drive the message home, their room will get messy again: You should expect to repeat the process a few times before it sticks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/discussion\/17-ways-help-students-adhd-fidget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ways to Help Kids With ADHD Concentrate<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massagetoday.com\/articles\/14500\/A-Hands-on-Approach-for-Pediatric-ADHD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Hands-On Approach for Pediatric ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/occupationaltherapy.com.au\/how-can-occupational-therapy-help-kids-with-adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Can Occupational Therapy Help Kids With ADHD?<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Your Child Build Social Skills\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Something that is often forgotten about children with ADHD is that it can affect their personal relationships. Since it&#8217;s common for kids with ADHD to interrupt people, talk too much, struggle with listening, or act bossy, their friendships can suffer. You can help your child realize when these behaviors may be affecting their friendships by sitting down and talking to them about it without blaming them. Then, help them to practice skills like listening or compromising.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foothillsacademy.org\/community\/articles\/adhd-social-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How ADHD May Be Impacting Your Child&#8217;s Social Skills and What You Can Do to Help<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/add-adhd\/childhood-adhd\/child-adhd-social-skills-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childhood ADHD and Social Skills Training: What to Know<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivingwithadhd.com.au\/developing-social-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Developing Social Skills<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Up With Your Child&#8217;s Treatment for ADHD\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADHD treatment may include medication, school support, parent coaching, and\/or therapy. As your child grows up, their needs will change, so it&#8217;s important to work with your child&#8217;s doctor, therapist, and school support team to keep up with their needs and what goals they should be focusing on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/adhd\/Pages\/Determining-ADHD-Medication-Treatments.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common ADHD Medications and Treatments for Children<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2014\/1001\/p456.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diagnosis and Management of ADHD in Children<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/adhd-medication-for-kids-is-it-safe-does-it-help-201603049235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD Medication for Kids: Is it Safe? Does it Help?<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Parent-Child Relationship Positive\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children who have ADHD can be more sensitive to criticism, especially when they get too much of it. Criticism rarely helps move the needle in a positive direction toward change. In fact, it&#8217;s more likely to lead to negative feelings about themselves and a less secure attachment to you. This can lead them to feel angry, depressed, and misunderstood. So try to focus on the positives by paying attention to the things they do well and encouraging them, showing interest in the things they love, and spending time together on a hobby you can both enjoy. These are great opportunities for quality time together that can show your child that you accept them as they are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nextstep4adhd.com\/10-strategies-to-strengthen-your-relationship-with-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ten Strategies to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Child<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-being-a-supportive-parent-of-a-child-with-adhd.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five Tips for Being a Supportive Parent for a Child With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/adhd\/parenting-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parenting Tips for ADHD: Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Scolding, Blaming, Nagging, or Lecturing\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative responses to your child&#8217;s actions are more likely to increase unwanted behaviors rather than reduce them. Instead, pay attention to the things your child does well and give them praise for the behaviors you like to see, which can help increase those positive behaviors in your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chconline.org\/resourcelibrary\/parenting-a-child-with-adhd-the-secret-to-no-shout-no-tears-discipline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parenting a Child With ADHD? The Secret to No-Shout, No-Tears Discipline<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parentswithconfidence.com\/disciplining-child-adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disciplining a Child With ADHD: How to Do it Right<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.addept.org\/parenting-with-add-adhd\/how-to-stop-blowing-up-at-your-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Stop Blowing Up at Your Kids (and How to Fix it When You Do)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Children Develop (and Appreciate) Their Strengths\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child has plenty of strengths, like adaptability, creativity, playfulness, quick thinking, and spontaneity. In those moments when your child feels that they are letting everybody down and can&#8217;t do anything right, take the time to remind them of their strengths. This will\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/gbfamilylaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help<\/a>\u202fboost their self-esteem and resilience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaffinitycenter.com\/blog\/finding-and-encouraging-strengths-of-children-with-adhd-in-the-classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding and Encouraging Strengths of Children With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/health-resources\/how-increase-success-home-children-adhd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Increase Success at Home for Children With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyplace.com\/adhd\/articles\/building-on-a-childs-strengths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building on a Child&#8217;s Strengths<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Reading on ADHD\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/dbpeds\/17ForParentsofChildwithADHD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide for Parents of Children With ADHD<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/adhd\/parenting-adhd-child\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parenting a Child With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flo.health\/being-a-mom\/your-baby\/growth-and-development\/parenting-a-child-with-adhd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parenting a Child With ADHD: What Can I Do to Help?<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccf.fiu.edu\/research\/_assets\/what-parents-and-teachers-should-know-about-adhd-updated-1214.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Parents and Teachers Should Know About ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drakeinstitute.com\/help-for-parents-with-adhd-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help for Parents Overwhelmed by an ADHD Child<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainbalancecenters.com\/blog\/common-challenges-of-parenting-a-child-with-adhd-dyslexia-or-learning-differences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Challenges of Parenting a Child With ADHD<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/psychology.uiowa.edu\/sites\/psychology.uiowa.edu\/files\/groups\/nikolas\/files\/Hawes%20et%20al%202013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parenting Practices and Prospective Levels of Hyperactivity\/Inattention Across Early and Middle Childhood<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smarterparenting.com\/behavioral-issues\/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Help a Child With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cchp.ucsf.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/tkssra181\/f\/ADHDEN_new.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding and Caring for the Child With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/how-to-care-for-a-child-with-adhd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advice on How to Care for a Child With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emedicinehealth.com\/10_tips_for_parenting_a_child_with_adhd\/article_em.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ten Tips for Parenting a Child With ADHD<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/impactparents.com\/blog\/adhd\/you-can-survive-parenting-a-child-with-adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You Can Survive Parenting a Child With ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moretoadhd.com\/pediatric\/managing-adhd\/tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for Managing ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADHD causes children and teenagers to be impulsive, inattentive, and more hyperactive than is normal for their age. 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