Many children and teenagers are diagnosed with ADHD. Parents are familiar with the list of symptoms and often get professionals to help their child modify their disorganization, distractibility, and hyperactivity. But rarely are the parents given guidance on how to handle their own feelings about their child's problems and actions and many parent-child arguments and conflicts ensue which only worsen the child's shame and confusion.
Parents care deeply about their child but don't know what attitude or mindset to have when they are faced with their child's irritability, loss of emotional regulation and control, disorganized homework and clothing, loss and misplacement of articles and assignments, and erratic judgment. Parents are often both saddened and angry all at the same time, feel a great deal of self-doubt in their parenting, and find themselves becoming frustrated saying things to their child they sincerely regret.
The Helpful Parenting Mindset Seven Tips For Securing Your Relationship with Your Child
1. It's essential to recognize that your child is not intentionally irresponsible and purposefully poorly self-disciplined. He knows right from wrong and seeks approval. Look for all the ways you can to offer approval and recognize effort, if not success in organizing one's things.
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