Plus, Don’t Worry If Your Kid Plays Alone

 

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Jul 15, 2022

 

Parenting a kid with ADHD is often difficult, and it’s easy to get caught up on
the struggles and challenges your child faces on a regular basis. But with a bit
of reframing, your kid’s ADHD can become a superpower. They may be able to
hyperfocus on an interest in a way that other kids can’t. Children with ADHD are
particularly good at multitasking. And excess energy can be the start of an
exceptional sports career. So, yes, help your kid manage the struggles their
ADHD brings. But don’t just focus on the bad, because ADHD can bring a lot of
good too.

 

NEURODIVERSITY

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  Why ADHD Might Actually Be Good For Your Kid, According To Experts
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  ADHD comes with a lot of difficulties — but a lot of benefits too.
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Let them know that their differences can be a strength — can be a superpower —
and give them opportunities to build and to hone in on those traits.

 

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PARENTING

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  Don’t Worry If Your Kid Plays Alone
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  Introversion in and of itself is not a problem that needs to be corrected.
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DEFINING MINDS

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  What Is Neurodiversity, Exactly?
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  Grappling with this definition can help you reframe your world — and grow your
empathetic capacity. A close look at the term "neurodiversity" and the movement
behind it.
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MENTAL HEALTH

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  How To Identify The Signs Of Anxiety And Help Kids Cope
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 1. Understand that even young kids can have anxiety. Unlike mood disorders,
which usually show up in the early teen years, the median age of onset for
anxiety disorders in children is 6 years old.
2. It can be difficult to distinguish Generalized Anxiety Disorder from
perfectionism, or simple conscientiousness but, as with most psychiatric
disorders, the diagnosis comes down to a question of quality of life. If a child
is suffering from the drive to succeed, Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a
possibility.
3. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the preferred treatment method for anxiety
disorders, because it is not particularly invasive and, in children, has
particularly high rates of success. Therapy usually involves identifying and
interrogating unhealthy patterns of thinking, and teaching children strategies
to conjure more positive thoughts and feelings in their stead.  

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FURTHER READING 3 Ineffective Parenting Style Habits That Make Kids Avoidant
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How Can Parents Help Kids With Anxiety? Be Less Accommodating.
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How To Avoid Transferring Anxiety And Stress To A Child
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FITNESS

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  The Only 10 Core Moves Your Need
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  Memorize these moves
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