What do you do when your ADD child won't co-operate? Let's say you pick your child up from daycare after you've worked hard all day. Now you need to fix dinner, do laundry, and supervise homework. Imagine your 8-year-old fighting the homework. You're tired. He can't sit still. What can you do?
Ask yourself, "What does my child need? What do I need?"
Listen, you and your child have been apart all day. You both need time with each other. Before you plow into all that work, why not sit down with your son? Consider cuddling, eating a snack together, and finding out how his day went. Share something from your day too. Laugh together.
Give him the super "Triple A Recipe" that only you can give:
- Attention – Your attention tells him you care about him.
- Approval – Your approval is exactly what he wants, even if he has the wiggles.
- Appreciation – Your appreciation for at least one thing in his day will lift his spirits. He may want to co-operate with you too.
Don't Make This Mistake:
Rush home. Throw yourself into piles of work. Expect your wiggle worm to sit down and do homework. This is a recipe for disaster.
Relax with your child. Give him what he needs – the Triple A recipe of attention, approval, and appreciation. He'll glow and you'll feel refreshed. After spending bonding time with your child, you can both get about your chores.
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