Comments on: PARENTING ADHD Tip #5: Things NOT to Say to an ADHD Child || Parenting ADHD || Homeschooling ADHD

By: Donna Harwood

Donna Harwood — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate your message. Much needed advice. Bless you. Xx

By: KimiFur

KimiFur — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

8:30 - as an ADHD adult (and, obviously, ADHD child once), I know how hard my mum tried to keep a lid on me, and she did her best with the resources she had. Unfortunately, she had no resources. I absolutely don't blame her for ANYTHING. Specifically this issue ("Why can't you just be normal?") is one that sticks out for me. I got this a LOT, and not just from Mum. Effectively, when we ask that question, "Why can't you just be normal?", we may as well be asking, "Why can't you just NOT have diabetes?"

By: Yankee Poodle

Yankee Poodle — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

Thank you for this! Another needed tool to help us. You have explained my life. My daughter is now 19, has an ESE diploma and is still in high school so she can still have benefits. Her father lives in NY and we in FL. She has been in meds since six. She refuses now to take her meds. I may change her to intermusclar ones. It's been a real struggle. Just because she's 19 doesn't mean it's over.

By: Robert Van Gorder

Robert Van Gorder — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

You made me cry... Thank you so much... I wish I had more to say, but it was so spot on... Have 3 little ones, 2 girls and 1 boy with ADHD... I related to nearly everything you said... May God bless you for sharing this... I definitely needed to hear all it! ?

By: Hannah Rose Reviews

Hannah Rose Reviews — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

With the medication thing; its ok to ask "did you take your meds today" if you are that child's parent. What's NOT ok is to do it in a demeaning or rude way/time. If your kid is really angry, that's not an ok time to ask. If the kid is sad, that is not an ok time to ask. If the kid simply forgot and you see they're struggling, THAT is when it is ok to ask.

One thing with ADHD is that we forget a lot of things much easier than others. No, making it a habbit doesn't help. But coming up beside the kid when you see them struggling and reminding them about their needs can help IMMENSELY and will show that you care.

By: Bethany Hall

Bethany Hall — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

I think these tips can be used for parenting all children whether having ADHD or not. Great reminders!

By: Preeti Taneja

Preeti Taneja — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

Loved listening to you Tanya. Thank you very much for the insight.

By: Angel r.

Angel r. — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

My poor five yea old

By: Kim Ross

Kim Ross — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

So needed this today TFS

By: Stephanie Cook

Stephanie Cook — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:17:38 +0000

This video is great!! My almost 10 yr old has ADHD and it’s not easy all the time. I love your realness. I love him so much and I know I’m not perfect, but I’m always trying to support him and help him along in life. (Sending this video to my husband!)