Parenting Children with ADHD Archives - Thriving with ADHD https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/category/parenting-children-with-adhd/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Perth, Western Australia, Australia Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:01:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Copy-of-Logo-32x32.jpg Parenting Children with ADHD Archives - Thriving with ADHD https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/category/parenting-children-with-adhd/ 32 32 The Truth about ADHD & Stimulant Medication https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/the-truth-about-adhd-stimulant-medication/ https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/the-truth-about-adhd-stimulant-medication/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:47:34 +0000 https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/?p=4522 Deciding whether or not to medicate a child with ADHD is a very personal one. It’s also a decision that no parent takes lightly. My hope is that the below...

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]]> https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/the-truth-about-adhd-stimulant-medication/feed/ 0 When raising a child with ADHD, what is the end goal? https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/when-raising-a-child-with-adhd-what-is-the-end-goal/ https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/when-raising-a-child-with-adhd-what-is-the-end-goal/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:22:05 +0000 https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/?p=4454   Although the research tends to focus on symptom control or behaviour management, when raising a child with ADHD this is not the end goal. The end goal is raising...

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]]> https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/when-raising-a-child-with-adhd-what-is-the-end-goal/feed/ 0 Back to school with ADHD: Fostering a team approach between teachers and parents https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/back-to-school-with-adhd-fostering-a-team-approach-between-teachers-and-parents/ https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/back-to-school-with-adhd-fostering-a-team-approach-between-teachers-and-parents/#respond Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:29:10 +0000 https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/?p=3877   School can be very difficult for children with ADHD to negotiate. Symptoms of their condition can be challenging and they may find it hard to sit still, to focus...

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]]> https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/back-to-school-with-adhd-fostering-a-team-approach-between-teachers-and-parents/feed/ 0 Surviving the School Holidays – Tips for Parents https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/surviving-the-school-holidays-tips-for-parents/ https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/surviving-the-school-holidays-tips-for-parents/#respond Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:31:05 +0000 https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/?p=3491 Routine is important for the emotional, behavioural and social development of our kids with ADHD. It is also important for our own sense of wellbeing as it gives us a...

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]]> https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/surviving-the-school-holidays-tips-for-parents/feed/ 0 My Number One ADHD Parenting Strategy – Listening with Empathy https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/my-number-one-adhd-parenting-strategy-listening-with-empathy/ https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/my-number-one-adhd-parenting-strategy-listening-with-empathy/#respond Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:07:04 +0000 http://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/?p=2561   I was asked today what I felt was the most important parenting skill we can use to support our kids with ADHD. Without hesitation, my answer was listening with...

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]]> https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/my-number-one-adhd-parenting-strategy-listening-with-empathy/feed/ 0 Why the Stigma and Misinformation Around ADHD & Stimulant Medications Needs to Stop https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/why-the-stigma-and-misinformation-around-adhd-stimulant-medication-needs-to-stop/ https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/blog/why-the-stigma-and-misinformation-around-adhd-stimulant-medication-needs-to-stop/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:38:57 +0000 http://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/?p=2430   “ADHD is a made up disorder.” “Only lazy parents would drug their child into submission.” “Stimulant medication turns kids into zombies.” “You give your child speed? You’re just creating a...

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