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What not to do with a child with ADHD?
Raven Nienow
2025-07-11 02:33:40
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Spanking and yelling don’t help kids with ADHD learn better behavior — in fact, harsh punishment can lead them to act out more in the future. Often, kids with ADHD are so sensitive to the anger, they may not hear what you are saying about their misbehavior. If you get angry, you’re lowering the chance she will learn from the discipline moment. Many adults with ADHD have quick tempers and bouts of impulsivity. Experts believe that this is a recipe for disciplinary disaster. Despite your best intentions, you might spank your child against your better judgment. Be Cool Handelman suggests dealing with the immediate incident, but not to do so with anger. While spanking has been shown to negatively impact bonding with parents, a positive approach ensures that, when it’s time to discipline your kids, they’ll be more receptive to your authority, not afraid of you.
Adrienne Kunde
2025-06-27 21:51:39
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Children with ADHD often receive and expect criticism more than other children. This can affect their self-esteem. You might have to look for good behavior, but you should praise good behavior at least five times more often than you criticize bad behavior. Give brief, simple steps and short commands that get to the point rather than multiple directions or wordy statements and questions. Ensure your child is getting enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet consisting of three meals, a snack and adequate fluids daily, and has an outlet for some form of daily exercise.
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Kyra Brekke
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Don't try to work on everything at once.
Start small.
Pick one thing to focus on.
Correcting their behavior is best done in a way that's encouraging and supportive rather than punishing.
Don't over-praise, but do comment when your child does something good.
Don't shy away from talking with your child about ADHD.
Don't change the dose without checking with your doctor.
Kids with ADHD might be sensitive to criticism.
Focus more energy on teaching your child what to do, rather than reacting to what not to do.
Set clear expectations, but do it in a way that is encouraging and supportive.