Summer PT job transformational

[yeller]

Hello- sharing good news. My 16 year old with ADHD, and previous anxiety and depression was lucky enough to get a paid PT afternoon job at the YMCA as a summer camp counselor. She is doing phenomenal. She is ready for work, happy, engaged, on time, back back prepared, lunch made, enthusiastic, making friends, and getting a pay check. It has been the best thing I have seen for her self esteem. Sharing....

[Onthemove1971]

Thank you for sharing! This will.be life changing for her. I hope going forward she is able to stay focused on goals for her future.

[Mommywarrior4LC]

thank you for sharing, I’m glad to hear that.

[MyDogAteMyRitalin]

so glad to hear good news! Thank you for sharing!

[LisethHIS]

Good day, yeller,

Thank you for sharing! It’s great to hear that she’s enjoying what she’s doing and picking up new skills along the way. Here's a link to our teenager page if you think it would be helpful. chadd.org/for-teens/adhd-in... and chadd.org/for-parents/teens...

Best Regards,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD

chadd.org

[Geep10]

Congratulations to her! That's great news! I hope that she continues to have a positive experience. My 14yo son applied for a summer job at a fast-food place, unfortunately he was only given an unplanned phone call interview that he was completely unprepared for and never heard back. I think, like your child, it would have done wonders for his self-esteem. We're chalking it up to a learning experience and hoping that he can try again after a few months. Your message gives me hope he'll get his chance too!

[bear240]

Wonderful news for your daughter and warmed the heart of her Mum. A win win!

[oxa128]

That’s fantastic to hear!! My 15 y/o son having a very positive summer job experience as well but not quite as ready or excited about his job. It’s interesting to watch them mature with outside influences and responsibilities.

[Mamamichl]

some people need things to do to be happy. I’m glad for you. Looking into extracurricular activities for my 10 yo. Thinking martial arts or swimming…

[kristihood]

Thanks for sharing such postive news. Awesome and I hope she continues to love it. Just remember even if she flounders a bit, that is normal right? I remember being 16 and sometimes hated going to work! Nice work Mama!