Tag: children
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Why Punishments Don’t Work
Picture these scenarios: Meet Jamie. Jamie has a messy bedroom. He cannot find anything. Letters from school are lost and homework is left to the last minute. So mum nags him and get cross. “Tidy your room. Where’s your letter? Why are you leaving everything until the last minute?” Things escalate and eventually Jamie storms…
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Why you must be a great detective
There have been times when seriously I could have packed my bags and left. Living with a child with ADHD is tough. My son was oppositional, rude, challenging and defiant. We had numerous holidays, family outings and celebrations ruined because of his rudeness and his behaviour. But I now get it. After years of shouting…
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Why Restraining A Child Is Totally Avoidable
This week I was horrified and upset in equal measure. A mum I know posted this on Facebook. It was in a closed group and she was genuinely upset and needed advice……………(I have asked her permission to share this but have deleted her name and photo to protect her son) I have since heard the…
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ADHD + Making Friends
One of the most heart-breaking things is seeing your child with ADHD rejected by their peers. No invites to play dates or birthday parties. And how many times does your child get asked out with friends? Mmm. Not many I’m guessing. As a parent this is hugely difficult to stand by and watch. The outcome…