Self-Compassion and Praise!

[MomOfAMermaid]

Following someone else's lead to post awesome things about our children, I challenge us to post awesome things about us - the parents! Maybe there is something you have improved in your parenting bag of tools or an accomplishment you have made. Let's share and I will go first! I used to feel sorry for my 6 year old daughter and from time to time I would not be as direct or as consistent as she deserved. I have done a lot of work to let go of guilt that is not mine to carry and it has freed me to feel happy to give her the structure and the consistency that she deserves and craves. I am happy to share that the frequency of wining and complaining has reduced and I am FULL OF GRATITUDE! Yea for me and for us!

[Kristaalynn]

Starting on the first day of school this year i have exercised every school day with my son! We did skip one day cuz he took to long to get dressed so i suggested to him to get dressed at night and sleep in his clothes. He loved the idea. He is more focused in school amd we were able to lower his dosage of stratera!! Yay i am so proud of what we and have accomished as a team!

[MomOfAMermaid in reply to Kristaalynn]

Awesome for you! My name is Krista and my middle is Lyn. Is this your name too?

[Kristaalynn in reply to MomOfAMermaid]

Yes krista lynn

[nawilliamsjr23]

Yep!!

[MunchkinMommy537]

My husband and I are doing everything we can to help our son navigate this frustrating diagnosis, including me quitting my job to spend more time with him. It's sad when people compliment us on how involved we are and how concerned we are with his behavior: I just can't imagine not doing everything possible to help your child succeed.

[MomOfAMermaid in reply to MunchkinMommy537]

I have had the same types of comments from people. I believe that the type of commitment, compassion and creativity it takes to love our children as they deserve serve as a model for others this experience sure makes me a better person. I wish you and your loved ones all the blessings of abundance!

[Kaysmom84]

Love this! Sometimes i feel like i'm doing everything wrong, it's nice to think about what i may be doing right! Since my sons diagnosis I've turned my home into a super scheduled, organized, and routine place that could rival any boot camp! It has taken us all a lot of time to adjust, but has helped my son so much, and really helped him find happiness in his strict routine!

[MomOfAMermaid in reply to Kaysmom84]

How awesome - sounds like you are a routine genius! I wish you and your family much happiness!

[ScatteredMom]

Shout-out to all of the parents of ADHD kids who are also ADHD themselves and either never formally diagnosed or diagnosed very late. It's hard enough to structure our own lives, much less provide structure to another person, but we know what our children need and we will do whatever it takes.