If your child suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) you may feel overwhelmed at times and even frustrated. That is why it is important to get the support you need and learn more about each one of these disorders as well.
The most common side effect of having ADD or ADHD is the inability to plan ahead so they act out on impulse and do not consider the consequences for their action. A child who acts out in public by annoying you or even embarrassing you is not willingly aware of what they are doing at the time. They don't plan to behave that way and have no control on it at all.
Instead of consistently dealing with your child's behavior in a negative way, by yelling, crying, not giving them choices, you need to understand more about how to deal with these disorders in children in a positive way. This will affect how they mature. The entire family can be affected when a child has these disorders. They can be disruptive, distracted, require more attention in the home and outside of the home. Siblings may get less attention then the child with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Parents tend to give the other siblings responsibility in watching the child in order to talk on the phone, take a shower, or just to have a break. This sometimes causes jealousy among siblings.
Believe it or not, as a parent you can set the controlled environment for your child. In your environment you have control and your child can become more aware of love and understanding. First, you need to remember that your child is acting out due to a behavior not because he wants to. Learn when to let go of small responsibilities because children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) do require more attention so do what you can around the house or work when you can and enjoy being with your child the rest of the time. Be an advocate for your child, a life coach, a support group, and everything else they need.
It's important to take care of yourself when taking care of your child. Yes, you are frustrated and you feel overwhelmed but when you take care of yourself, you are able to keep a positive attitude on everything else. Create a diet plan that gives you more energy in the afternoon when he or she comes home from school, so you will be able to keep up with them. When you are tired, you may not be up to keeping up with them when they get home. Learn of way that you can meditate, calm down, or just relax.
Don't feel guilty when you need a break. Call on friends and family to give you a night out once a month or every other week. If someone offers to babysit, take them up on it. Parents tend to feel guilty when it comes to leaving their child alone with someone else especially if they suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Find Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) support groups online or in your local area. Sometimes you may not have the opportunity to break away long enough to go to support meetings close by but you can find an abundant amount of support online and it is available 24/7.
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