Kids Behavior 101 - Top 5 Things Parents Need To Know

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[sashaflip]

I think the hardest part is everyone else’s opinions when you’re parenting. People always want to tell you what you’re doing wrong and what they do or would do if they were my kids parent.

[Dessthemess]

Thank you so so much. I’m a single mom of a 6 year old. I don’t have family and his dad isn’t in the picture so I’ve been on burnout mode for many many years now. He started school this year and as you can imagine, we’ve been facing some struggles. As hard as I’ve worked as a parent, I still feel like I’m failing him. I’m going to do my best to be more assertive so he’s able to succeed.

[goofball]

As a teen with ADHD, this makes so much sense. I process slower than everyone in my class and I have trouble controlling my behavior.

[EPLair]

Thank you. Thank you. We are raising a 10-year-old, ADHD granddaughter. Windows have opened in my head. Seeing things from her point of view will change how I handle her. Wow. Thanks. I've been at my wits end. You've blessed all 3 of us!

[racheljohnston]

This was incredibly eye opening for me. We suspect our son (4 1/2) has ADHD but hasn’t been diagnosed yet. We’re on a waiting list to get him evaluated and should get him in before Christmas but this video definitely helps me realize that some of my parenting has actually been part of the problem. I’ve been over accommodating in hopes of keeping the peace between my son and my 9 year old daughter. Like I’m just trying to keep him happy for everyone else’s sake but I realize now that’s actually making things worse. This was helpful. Thank you.

[heyjoo]

Thank you so much for your advice.
Here in South Korea, having a hard time raising my son, I am so happy to find this channel.

[darkangelkate]

Thank you for this. We have just discovered that my 8yo granddaughter is ADHD and i strongly suspect her mother is too. I am going this to her and learn from it too.

[jojocoolgirl]

Omgosh yes, like making a separate meal, everytime for the child because they won't eat what everyone else is having

[FierceEQueen]

Omg! You nailed, i am suspecting my first born got ADHD because she tends to space out if she's focused on one thing, autism has been ruled out when i got her assessed due to her speech delay at 18 months old. I really noticed i speak to her in a calm manner eventhough i am not feeling calm inside, she responds better and is extremely excited when i am calm and she would respond to what i am saying and another thing i noticed, is i intentionally gently massage and caress her third eye right between her eyes and i kiss her there and keep my lips clinged there for a minute after i kiss her there, also i massage the back of her neck all the way to the back of her head to the front and her temple very gently in a tender manner and she loves it and i noticed it opens up her mind that keep having sort of a glitch. Our brain is like a computer and if we don't handle it with care it tends to malfunction or continue to glitch.

[AndreaGracie]

Good advice for all kids, not just adhd! ❤

[darcysinger]

This is so helpful I have a 12 year old that has been struggling with ADHD and has started medication I feel that medication is just a Band-Aid to the underneath problem. This is very helpful to me.

[suemarseglia]

Yes all so true and helpful. Thank you for these videos when I feel like I’ve just got my head above water! I’m getting better everyday managing my sons condition. Calmness is a huge help reducing stressful situations & great tips for natural consequences all so important for when they are adults. We are now focusing on him doing small jobs and contributing to the family household, even tho now at 8.5 yrs old he thinks he should be paid to do everything. Mmhm. Wouldn’t that be great in the real world. Small steps, all of us being on the same page, hopefully we will have an independent confident adult, with good morals and integrity.

[johnmiller]

This was the best video of the subject I have seen so far

[emilyfriedman]

Ryan is always amazing. He has the added knowledge of being a parent of an ADHD son. Such wonderful information. I wish I had known this when my son was young, because I think I indulged a lot of his bad behavior. Fortunately he is 20 now and doing very well!
Ryan gives the best advice of anyone!!!

[MitraKahen]

I absolutely love the clean up idea instead of a insincere sorry

[georgianabodoiu]

This video just validated my struggle and made me realize that some of my son's behaviour is because I have been to permissive and accommodating...

[codymehrton]

Thank you for this I am going to find this very helpful my son is 18 and runs my
Life….. because like you said I have felt sorry for him because of his struggles with school etc

[yesindeed]

I feel like this is relevant just in general for kids. This applies across the board

[mgmg]

❤this is awesome. I baby sit kids that have adhd. Very helpful tips. Thanks so much!

[moongoddess]

I’m getting better at putting up with the argument vortex and noise less. Me: “This discussion isn’t going anywhere right now, and I can tell you’re frustrated. Why don’t we take a break and talk about it later?” 99% of the time it’s not an issue later! 😂