Description
Book SynopsisParenting can be worrisome and challenging. If your child struggles with ADD it can be incredibly frustrating and absolutely bewildering. Understanding what is going on inside your child's head is the first step. Helping them understand themselves starts their momentum. You and your child working together in a positive relationship will carry them through to a positive outcome, whatever that is meant to be.
Pudd'nhead Parenting addresses the much neglected but critical topic of how to form the right relationship with your child. You can watch them struggle with ADD despite your best efforts, or you can become a positive and supportive influence. Pudd'nhead Parenting teaches you how to employ your best parenting instincts to help your child find direction, learn life skills and go on to become who they really are. Years from now your child will thank you for taking the steps outlined in this book.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
The Fear and the Hope
I Know What You Are Going Through
Working Right
First, a Few Notes about Parenting
Emotional Parenting
Strengthening Your Parenting Intuition
Preparing Yourself to Help Your Child
Step 1: Understanding Your Child's ADD
An ADD Primer
Step 2: Accepting Your Child
Step 3: Empathizing with Your Child
Focusing on Your Child
Goal 1: Help Them Understand and Accept Themselves
Goal 2: Help Them Find Their Superpowers
Goal 3: Protect and Repair Their Self-Esteem
Goal 4: Provide Positive Motivation
Helping Your Child Move Forward
Are You Ready?
The Power of a Process
Let Them Drive
The Five Steps of Forward Motion
Some Final Encouragement
