Energy, Frustrating, and Exhausting Oy!

 If you have a child similar to mine who is hyperactive, inattentive or impulsive I'm sure what I'm about to say you can relate to.  It takes a lot of my energy to get him to listen, stay on task or rather sit still!!  I have to monitor him constantly especially with homework and yes it is exhausting and frustrating as I feel at 10 yrs old and in 5th grade it's his responsibility to ensure things are done.  In some cases I feel like he has control even though I'm the parent!

I've learned there are strategies you an use to regain control and help the child with their abilities!
What is needed:

Routine- insert structure and consistency here.
Communication - insert clear
Rewards/Consequences for behavior.

More importantly they need: LOVE, SUPPORT, & ENCOURAGEMENT!!

First let's point out behaviors that occur with child that have #ADD or #ADHD

• They don't listen to instructions, so no obeying them occurs
• Keeps others waiting because of disorganization and distracted easily
• Don't clean up, never finish projects
• Interrupt conversations or demands attention
• Talk before thinking (insert embarrassing comments here)
• Difficult to get them to go to bed let along sleep
• Physical danger sometimes

So how do you overcome this?

1. Stay positive and healthy yourself
2. Establish routine (structure and consistency) and stick to it!
3. Set clear expectations and rules
4. Encourage play (movement) and sleep
5. Eat Right
6. Teach your child how to make friends

Let me tell you these 6 tips are NOT easy! However after 2 years lacking of energy, being frustrated and exhausted I have started these and there is a huge difference in my son!  Life gets chaotic for us and routine is very hard. However, my son has a great teacher who has helped us with the homework area by setting expectations, rules, rewards/consequences.  He was reluctant at first but now after a week things are going well.

As always feel free to comment or inquire!