This comment was by Kippy in reference to the post – In Spite of a Dark Disorder, andBad Choices, I Still Believe in My Kid
I am the adoptive single mother of an ADHD son. He is also biracial and was born severely premature. He was born as my grandson and I couldn’t bear to have him disappear into the system for at least 18 years before he possibly returned to ask why no one wanted him.
I feel ADHD myself as I bounce between feeling the need to discipline. I am sometimes angry and sometimes wanting to just hug him into someone that makes better choices. Nothing is perfect but in the past couple of months, I have found excellent suggestions in Nurture the Heart Approach (NRA). It is described in detail in the book, Transforming the Difficult Child by Howard Glasser and Jennifer Easley. They also use the word “intense” to replace difficult which I prefer.
Since starting this, my son is more often doing and saying the right things. He is still a long way from perfect, but he seems to be happier and I know that I am happier more often also. What you stated in your article is a short version of the book. You are on the right track, just figured you would be interested in some help, I know I always do.
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