Empower Your ADHD Child: 5 Essential Truths Parents Must Know

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 The 5 things parents of children with ADHD need to know
0:45 - #5 - What is different for kids with ADHD?
3:33 - What kids with ADHD need most
3:50 - How can parents actually do this?
5:32 - #4 - How to reduce stress and conflict
7:50 - What to do when things get difficult
10:20 - #3 - Dealing with big emotions and reactions
14:19 - #2 - Are there positive things about ADHD?
17:30 - 2 important things for parents of kids with ADHD
18:45 - The flipside of ADHD in kids
20:18 - #1 - Don't underestimate the effects of this!
22:20 - What you can do when you need more support

WHO AM I:
Hi there. I’m Dr. Jacque Bogdanov, founder of Child Behavior Clinic. I’m a licensed child psychologist who specializes in parenting kids with ADHD and anxiety.

When we make relationships the top priority, we honor our differences, create stronger connections, and ultimately find more joy. And you deserve the support your family’s needs to do just that. I’m confident you’ll find it through the online classes in the Relationships First Masterclass™ Series.

All families deserve access to quality mental health resources, especially when it comes to child anxiety and ADHD. I take research-supported ideas and make them into simple and practical strategies you can use right away. I’m confident you’ll feel encouraged to tackle the tough stuff, by putting your relationships first. Hope to “see” you there!

REFERENCES & CREDITS:
Executive Producer and Writer: Doctor Jacque
Director, Videographer, and Editor: Stanislav "Stan" Bogdanov

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DISCLAIMER:
This video, information, and related content, including information linking to third-party websites are for educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace the advice of a licensed medical or mental health professional. Information provided cannot diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Engagement between Child Behavior Clinic or Dr. Jacque Bogdanov and others on this site or otherwise does not constitute therapeutic services, psychological advice, or consultation, and should not be considered a therapeutic relationship. If you are in distress and in need of immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

[DoctorJacque]

This video (and the masterclass it's based on) represents MANY hours of time in the making, teaching you the most essential ideas to help your child with ADHD. So, feel free to re-watch as often as you need. Thanks for being here, and I hope this ADHD guide is truly helpful to you!

[serina_makeup_mama]

I’m about to cry because why didn’t I find this video sooner 😢it would have saved so many tears for both my son and I.

[ericahoxie]

I finally feel like there’s someone that really understands what parents go through.

[legoboom]

I feel like the key to parenting a kid with adhd is being a parent without adhd... but you know... genetics. Parenting a kid with adhd as someone with adhd is incredibly challenging.

[victoriasicola]

Excellent video! I am single and raising two grandchildren with ADHD. My 87 year old mother moved in, as well. My biggest problem is self care. Don't do it. Don't have time. I just repeat what Mother Teresa continually said, "I'll rest when I'm dead!" Sometimes just watching the sunrise and sunset or swinging on the porch swing does the trick. I can say parenting is harder at 60 than it was at 30! I just subscribed and will be a regular liker and sharer!

[rosezhang]

I had a hard time today because I was trying to enroll my 4-year-old son in a local private preschool. But when I took him to submit the application to the school, the school supervisor told me he was too hyperactive and he may have given the staff a hard time. It was so discouraging. I know my son is different, but it is also too frustrating to hear the judgment like that. Thanks for your video; it relieves my stress and smooths my mood.

[beckischellinger]

I was a square peg that had to fit into a round hole growing up. My son likely has ADHD too. But somehow, I'm still struggling to adapt to his way of learning because I'm so used to forcing it to work. I'm watching this to help learn how to help him the best. He's super smart, kind, full of energy, and amazing!

I wanted to give a little feedback that non-ADHD minds might not be aware of. We are good at trade careers. I'm a healthcare professional but used to do construction and still do a lot of woodworking. In woodworking it is exponentially easier to turn a square dowel into a round dowel as opposed to making a square hole!! To an ADHD person in the trades, it initially came off as (and I still can't dismiss it) just adapt to your environment. I am very well aware that was nothing close to your intent! But if you have a second analogy available it might be helpful. Or to embrace, that as a square peg ADHD'er, that it is impossible to fit that circle hole without losing part of yourself. (Shaving off the corners)

[jessren]

Omg just found your videos. Our 4 year old is struggling and it makes me so sad and upset. We are making an appointment to get him evaluated and want to try to help him without medication so he can help us and himself and do the best he can in school. Thank you for these videos!

[andreawilson]

Thank you so so much, I’m bawling. This is absolutely outstanding, now I just have to get my son’s father on board….

[stephaniecmrg]

Wow! My son is 17 and we are just now getting him diagnosed and figuring out school with him. This video would have been so helpful on how to handle him while he was little.

[lelyluck]

I don’t have a problem with my ADHD son his teacher is the one that has a problem with his ADHD

[ling]

Thank you so much for this informative video. It helps a lot those parents who are struggling with their kids' behavior. This video gives me hope that I can help my son to be the best he can be.😊

[plantyfan]

First -- I love this video. It supports everything I've been learning for the past 5 years.

Second though -- do you make things ADHD-friendly for your children when -- hypothetically speaking of course (😅) -- the parent didn't know until the child was diagnosed? And maybe that hypothetical household is an ADHD full-house (5/5) and really overwhelmed 😅

[beyngangbam]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I am going to follow your instructions. I have a daughter with adhd she is 12, and there’s always conflict between us.hoping to reduce all of it so that I candevelop a good relationship with her

[popadoru]

Thank you for the tip advice about keeping organise😅
The challenge is that my misses and I have adhd 😂

[inattentiveadhdcoalition]

This is wonderful, clear and practical advice--concisely put and easily understood. I hope more parents find this video.

[lifeonaplate]

This is such a great video. Thanks for the great direction.

[NicoleNinaFurniss]

Thank you for your videos! I can't wait to share with my girl that she is worthy just the way she is <3

[MissErsko]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[flourishbodysoul]

This was so helpful and encouraging- thank you!