4.5 year old daughter recently DX with ADHD

[Eliza2013]

My 4.5 year old daughter was just Diagnosed this week with ADHD. The Main issues we have with her is defiance( Never listens to us) , and anger ( she gets angry very easily ) . Yelling/Punishing doesn't do much but get everyone more upset. Any Suggestions ? Also , does anyone have any short term behavior charts they can recommend ? She gets a Smiley face on the board when she does something really nice , but I think we need something more short term ( maybe morning /evening ) etc.

[jjwing]

Explore areas of hobbies or things that she likes to pay attention to let her burn energy in doing something active if she like sports,dancing,or singing. Also think of a code word that you both like and use that word can make a world of difference as something to help train her brain with that when she hears it she knows to stop and think and let things process before reacting.

[TracyandMarc]

Check out he website called child mind.org. They have some really good information for families on different things to try with your kids on discipline and behavior. I have also found some really good ideas and info from Pinterest to try. Hope this helps.

[bluejess1981]

Try the book "Explosive Child" -- I have had great experiences implementing the techniques and perspectives they suggest with my very challenging 4 year old daughter.