Parenting and Family Education

Archive for November, 2009

Millions of children with ADHD grow up to be well balanced responsible adults. That is probably due to a number of factors, the home environment, school and above all parents who know and apply a few basic parenting techniques. The ADHD child will always respond to positive parenting. For those who do not have the love and affectionate support at home are at risk of running into trouble with the law and carrying ADHD into adulthood. That can lead to career and relationship ruin.

How can you make your home a place where positive parenting is the norm and not the exception Here are a few tips which can help the ADHD child.

Make sure your child knows the limits. Explain what is required and give examples of stepping over the limits. You have a system of rewards in place and these are dispensed for good behaviour and the child is rewarded promptly. These can range from new toys, treats, outings, computer time. By the way, paediatricians are now telling us that media time should be no more than two hours a day. Having a points or star system is also a good idea and you can develop that into a response cost program where the child loses what he earns through bad behaviour.

Consequences should also be explained and you can even make a list and what happens when these are not followed. Using time-out is favoured by many parents although it is probably better to stay with the child rather than send him to another room.

Explaining things like routine and schedules are another way to positive parenting. Routine and times for various activities are well established . When a change in routine is in the offing, it needs to be explained to the child as sudden changes can be a bit disorientating.

But what happens when your pre teen ADHD child starts arguing and turns into an impossible child? Defiant kids can be a real handful and when they start to pick fights with parents and attack their siblings, then you may need to look at ADHD behavioral therapy which is basically a set of techniques to follow when all else has failed. This is positive parenting at its best because you are regaining control over your children.

Losing weight after being pregnant can sometimes seem like a difficult and frustrating thing to do.  Especially when you’re not really sure how to get rid of the unwanted pounds quickly and safely.  So, what I’m going to do is share with you some weight loss after pregnancy tips.

That way, you’ll be able to start losing the unwanted pounds and get back in great shape.

The weight loss tips are:

1.  The first way you lose weight after pregnancy is to exercise.  If you want to drop the pounds fast and safely, you have to exercise.  Now, there are a lot of different exercises you can do.  A few of them are weight training, taking a fitness class, and cardio training.  You should try to exercise at least three days a week for at least 15 minutes.

2.  Another weight loss after pregnancy tip is to eat healthy foods.  This will help you burn body fat quickly.  Some of the foods that you should eat include whole wheat breads and pastas, yogurt, fruits, lean meats, veggies, and nuts.  Also, be sure you eat every couple of hours.

3.  The third thing you can do that will help you get rid of the weight quickly is to eat a small meal early in the morning.  I know that being a mom is a tough job.  The first thing on your mind in the morning is feeding your kids and getting them off to school.  But, you should know that eating a small healthy meal early in the morning will help boost your metabolism and help you lose weight quicker.

Good mothers and fathers come in many styles. Each one of us has different strengths, interests, and values that make us great parent. Donâ??t let yourself become discouraged or disappointed when others â??give you adviceâ?? that doesnâ??t seem to mesh with who you are. Maybe youâ??re not a roll around on the floor kind of parent with your child.  Maybe youâ??ve decided to hang back and let your little one explore. Thatâ??s great! As long as it works for you and your child, nobody should be able to convince you that your method is incorrect or wrong. Once you recognize and embrace your own personal parenting style, you can stop trying to live up to everyone else’s expectations and get on with the business of enjoying being a parent.

Itâ??s important to keep in mind too, that these well-meaning advice givers donâ??t know your child as well as you.  They arenâ??t there with your child night and day, watching him grow, learn, explore, play, eat, and sleep.  Only you know whatâ??s best for your child, and you know what works best in your household and for your lifestyle.  As with anything, figuring things out along the way will involve trial and error.Â

So when you receive yet another unsolicited piece of advice regarding your childâ??s napping or nighttime sleeping habits, keep both your and your childâ??s personal style in mind.  Youâ??ve done the legwork, youâ??ve experimented, and youâ??ve learned together what works and what doesnâ??t work.  The cues should come from your instincts regarding your child and from your child directly.  Thereâ??s no such thing as a hard-and-fast rule for sleep habits among children other than it is needed! As your child grows, his cues may change, but as long as you stay in tune with him, his sleep habits shouldnâ??t have to suffer as a result. And neither should yours.