catch him/her being good!! * With young ADD / ADHD children try picture charts on wall for daily routines to

follow. * Your child needs extra reminders, extra chances, extra love, and extra

encouragement (so do you!!) * Read The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. * Know educational rights in your school district and utilize each and every one of

them :-) * Be patient with child, your mate, and especially yourself. * Tenderness and politeness goes a long way with these precious ones. * These kids love to be helpful-- utilize it, just don't seek perfection :-)

and finally:

** DON'T go It  ALONE! Enlist help of extended family, friends, neighbors,

associates, playmate families, medical professionals, and perhaps a coach for sanity.

Two myths that existed when I was a child: The first was that parents were always right and had all answers. The second one was that "You can have it all, baby".

Well, as a parent-- I know first is NOT true. And as a working mom-- second is

out door as well (or at least romanticized fantasy version of it is).

* You are a parent-- do your best. * Learn every day. * Ask for forgiveness. * And cherish this relationship.

You can design your life-- You are a parent, and an individual. You have to pick and

choose which elements will be incorporated within it, and, how you want it to run.

Your child needs love, fun, consideration, truth, honesty, openness, and gentle/firm

guidance that best friend's can give without damaging or straining relationship. You

already have so many different hats to wear all day for your various roles. Being your

child's best friend might simplify some of that. Give it a try.

Enjoy these years and enjoy your ADD / ADHD child !!!!

Until next time--- all best, Kate

Kate Hufstetler is a well established business & personal coach who has helped

many individuals like yourself to beat "the blues" and gain control over their lives.

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8.Discuss expectations beforehand. Explain what you can, and what sort of behavior you expect in different circumstances. You can’t cover everything, but you can cover a lot. 9.Be alert to their safety. Provide safety equipment – harness, car seat, life jacket. Bring along a first-aid kit. Because a vacation provides new situations, accidents are more likely to occur.

Last but not least, process after each vacation. Talk about what worked and what didn’t. And don’t forget most important thing: Find out what everyone enjoyed most. Be sure and go over good times with family, and make plans for more in future, taking into consideration what you’ve learned.