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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder often begins in childhood and the symptoms can cause significant distress in everyday life. For children, it can be even harder to manage. To begin to understand how to help your child, we first must understand what ADHD is and what it causes.
In the aftermath of unsettling events like those witnessed during the recent Super Bowl celebration, parents face the challenging task of discussing violence with their children. However uncomfortable, these conversations are crucial in helping children process their emotions and understand the world around them. Encouraging open dialogue, offering reassurance, and modeling healthy coping strategies can provide the support children need to navigate through difficult times with resilience and hope.
“What did you do at school today?” most of us have a hard time conceptualizing our day into a nice conversation.
How to tell if your child may need extra support. Understanding a child’s behavior can sometimes be tricky. You may ask yourself if the concerning behavior is developmentally appropriate or if there are underlying issues that are being expressed by this behavior. But how does one tell?
If we showed each other grace, compassion, and understanding.
Instead of judging one another?
Taking interest in the subjects that matter to our children is how a bond is formed in a parent-child relationship. Regardless of how insignificant the subject might appear to us.
