We all need support in different ways. This page has a few examples and tips for parents.
Take time for yourself; give yourself a special time of day when you can relax and do something you enjoy. Parenthood is stressful, unique to each home, and unpredictable, so allow time to rewind, unwind, reset, and relax.
Make boundaries for yourself and your children. Children thrive with boundaries: set appropriate ones for their age, emotional and physical abilities, with room to grow, make mistakes, and be free.
Build strong, secure attachments with attunement so you and your child know what to expect when you are upset, stressed, or running behind, so you both respond to each other without fear or triggering.
Think about these questions and words:
- Are we safe
- Do I have touch in our day
- Is my child mimicking and echoing my actions and words
- Do I supply guidance
- Do I allow my child to be independent and real
- DO I allow him to participate in activities at home and away from home
- Is there acceptance, including respect and belonging, with validation
Is it ADHD or Grief
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as related to grief? Is it related, and if it is, how is it exhibited? “I have a child who is hyper, aggressive, and out of control; I am not sure how to handle her. I know she was struggling at school, but I do not think anything…
Is it a Meltdown?
I see many tantrums in the residential where I work. These tantrums are designed to receive something like a prize or attention, or to avoid something like a consequence. Children who have tantrums begin to “turn it up” when they cannot have the item or thing they want. They may begin throwing things and become…
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