𝐼𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝐴𝐷𝐻𝐷, 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑧𝑦?
This subject has been eating away at me lately. I feel like a terrible mom. I feel like I have failed my son.
Dax is a lot to handle. He has so much energy, he doesn’t listen, and he sure is loud. Which, is normal, right? I have discussed with his pediatrician the possibility of ADHD. He said it’s too early to tell.
I don’t want to put him on medication, I don’t want to “label” him, I just need to know. I need to know how to parent him. I need to know what will work for him, if I am doing something wrong.
We have always talked to him like a big kid, at his level, straight to the point and honest. I don’t lie to him. But, we can’t punish him. Spanking doesn’t work, time out if a joke, taking toys- he has more, and taking screen time is just horrendous. So, what gives?
I have done so much research and everything I have read points to ADHD, so I have tried all the tips these parents give. These kids crave attention, this is Dax. I try to spend more time with him. I give him little tasks to do to help us. But kids with ADHD, thrive on schedules. I think this is why Dax does so well in school.
We have struggled with bedtime lately, so Jeremy and I have a plan. We now turn the tv off at 830. This has helped so much with bedtime. It’s like, when the tv is on, his brain won’t stop. He has so much energy but he is so tired.
We limit screen time. Having him just play with toys seems to make his brain work more and he gets out more energy than just sitting and watching tv. We don’t allow his tablet in the car anymore. Every time we took it away, it was a stage 5 meltdown. It was terrible. Now we just listen to music or talk to him.
So far, our journey has just begun but everything seems to be working. Im not sure if it is ADHD, or just a normal toddler, but I want to do what is best for my child.
If any of you have any experience with this, I would love to know!!!!
hang in there. We’re doing the best we can.
Dax is a lot to handle. He has so much energy, he doesn’t listen, and he sure is loud. Which, is normal, right? I have discussed with his pediatrician the possibility of ADHD. He said it’s too early to tell.
I don’t want to put him on medication, I don’t want to “label” him, I just need to know. I need to know how to parent him. I need to know what will work for him, if I am doing something wrong.
We have always talked to him like a big kid, at his level, straight to the point and honest. I don’t lie to him. But, we can’t punish him. Spanking doesn’t work, time out if a joke, taking toys- he has more, and taking screen time is just horrendous. So, what gives?
I have done so much research and everything I have read points to ADHD, so I have tried all the tips these parents give. These kids crave attention, this is Dax. I try to spend more time with him. I give him little tasks to do to help us. But kids with ADHD, thrive on schedules. I think this is why Dax does so well in school.
We have struggled with bedtime lately, so Jeremy and I have a plan. We now turn the tv off at 830. This has helped so much with bedtime. It’s like, when the tv is on, his brain won’t stop. He has so much energy but he is so tired.
We limit screen time. Having him just play with toys seems to make his brain work more and he gets out more energy than just sitting and watching tv. We don’t allow his tablet in the car anymore. Every time we took it away, it was a stage 5 meltdown. It was terrible. Now we just listen to music or talk to him.
So far, our journey has just begun but everything seems to be working. Im not sure if it is ADHD, or just a normal toddler, but I want to do what is best for my child.
If any of you have any experience with this, I would love to know!!!!
hang in there. We’re doing the best we can.