ADHD PARENTING 101: Managing ADHD Meltdowns

ADHD PARENTING 101: Managing ADHD Meltdowns
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Welcome to my series ADHD PARENTING 101! In this series, I plan to focus on the nitty-gritty of parenting a child with ADHD, ranging from discussions about ADHD diagnosis and ADHD treatments to emerging research on ADHD and practical strategies you can implement today in your own home to bring out the best in your family. In this video, I discuss simple steps to stop ADHD meltdowns. If you want to see my first video on the topic, be sure to click on the link below. As one ADHD parent to another, I salute you for all your care and love. You are not alone. Welcome!

Today, I am joined by my good friend Danielle at TakeCareMama as we explore ADHD meltdowns. Don't forget to pop on over to her channel to watch her video on this topic:

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My original video about Meltdowns:

Also, CreativelyMisAligned was inspired by our series last year and did an amazing video on Navigating Meltdowns for older kids - check it out, it made me cry and feel all the feels:

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[buncho]

That's a great way of putting it: "feeling and fights are the weather, and love is the sky". I'm going to use this!

[khandaa]

I feel like you are specifically talking to me. I understand that encouraging positive behavior rather than bad once beneficial. However, I felt like bad behavior also needed attention to redirecting and to be heard. I like the way you worded it, and I feel connected with you.

[monishasaikia]

Hi, I'm from India and I'm a mum of 6 yrs old boy who has ADHD. I use to search ADHD related videos almost everyday. But, finally I found you today and your tips seem very relevant to me. From today onwards I'm gonna follow your footsteps in parenting my boy with ADHD. Thank you so much and yes, I've subscribed you.

[HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Your videos are a blessing to me. I have to work on how I react every day.

[JeannieProsser]

This was such good advice. Currently struggling with an ADHD child but I will absolutely try these tips. This gives us hope ❤️

[xxmeekgeekxx]

as someone with ADHD i love this video and agree i just want to add for all the parents out there if you ever yelled at your child or anything its ok we all make mistakes we just need to learn to fix them and it might not be easy for some of us but you got this

[Arleneandcompany]

Yes! Yes! Yes! 🙌🏼 As a fellow special needs mama with both kiddos on the spectrum, I say this often...we can’t really control their reaction during a meltdown, but we can control how we react to them! Makes a world of difference. And of course I’ve been guilty of this several times in the past myself. Focusing on their emotional age, truly helps guides us in our responses. Thank you again for sharing such valuable videos.

[purnimasingh]

Thank you so much for the vedio...it helps me understand the www during thier meltdowns ❤

[moniquegomes]

It definitely tends too get difficult on the way my husband and I deal with his meltdowns. Seeing this video and the way you explain how to deal I learn so much. I want to thank you🙏🏽

[dluevanobaker]

This was convicting in the best possible way! Thank you 🙏

[LivingWithEve]

Ahhh! So crazy, I was checking out your video just to calm myself down while my husband worked with my son.... because my son just had a melt down! We just found out Friday, my son does have ADHD, dyspraxia, OCD, and anxiety disorder. Thank you for this, I will be watching a few times.

[Deep-Thinker]

Best parenting advice ever. Thank you!!!

[abiydan]

Absolutely superb, per usual.... special win was narrating what you see. I frequently remind my parent-self, “I control me. No one else controls me. Love teaches me how to react to every person, in every situation, every single time. Self control is the most healthy form of control because it is free of fear.” This video was excellent, Tanya! I am so going to borrow your ‘love is the sky’ metaphor. Hurrah for empowered parents!

[jesss.]

I can't figure out which first video you are referring to in your playlist. can you help me out? These are so helpful, can't wait to try out your tips. I have Adhd too so when my kiddo melts down, I usually melt down right along with him.

[natashaorton]

My step son has ADHD he is 5, we're new to this diagnosis and our biggest issue is that he has trouble with his speech he doesn't know what words to use to describe his emotions. I try to let him know I'm there for him.... He cannot explain why. Do you have any tips for us? We're truly at a loss I've done so much research and came across you...I have a daughter who is 4 and she isn't like that, I just want to be able to understand him better because it kills me to see him struggle so much.

[ujoepost]

don't have kids yet but I wish my parents would of been able to hear and live this advice

[reneemondragon]

Today i cried for the first time while my 5 year old was having her meltdown.

[PhiferCooksJR]

Love this. I’m trying to learn to ask myself am how I deal with will lead to Convection or condemnation? Will how I react lead my child to repentance or rebellion? Will I build our relationship or tear it down?