FunSun

14/08/2023

More often than not parents try to "manage" kids' behavior without considering their developmental level. Let's be educated adults!

27/08/2022

For those with ADHD and those who wonder

Take my hand and come with me,
I want to teach you about ADHD.
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain.
Sights, sounds and thoughts collide.
What to do first? I can’t decide.
Please understand I'm not to blame,
I just can't process things the same.

Take my hand and walk with me,
Let me show you about ADHD.
I try to behave, I want to be good,
But I sometimes forget to do as I should.
Walk with me and wear my shoes,
You'll see its not the way I'd choose.
I do know what I'm supposed to do,
But my brain is slow getting the message through.

Take my hand and talk with me,
I want to tell you about ADHD.
I rarely think before I talk,
I often run when I should walk.
It's hard to get my school work done,
My thoughts are outside having fun.
I never know just where to start,
I think with my feelings and see with my heart.

Take my hand and stand by me,
I need you to know about ADHD.
It's hard to explain but I want you to know,
I can't help letting my feelings show.
Sometimes I'm angry, jealous, or sad.
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad.
I can't concentrate and I lose all my stuff.
I try really hard but it's never enough.

Take my hand and learn with me,
We need to know more about ADHD.
I worry a lot about getting things wrong,
Everything I do takes twice as long.
Everyday is exhausting for me...
Looking through the fog of ADHD.
I'm often so misunderstood,
I would change in a heartbeat if I could.

Take my hand and listen to me,
I want to share a secret about ADHD.
I want you to know there is more to me.
I'm not defined by it, you see.
I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun.
I'm blamed for things I haven't done.
I'm the loyalist friend you'll ever know,
I just need a chance to let it show.

Take my hand and look at me,
Just forget about the ADHD.
I have real feelings just like you.
The love in my heart is just as true.
I may have a brain that can never rest,
But please understand I'm trying my best.
I want you to know, I need you to see,
I'm more than the label, I am still me!!!!
The author is Andrea Chesterman-Smith. From Hertfordshire in the UK

12/08/2022

Watch out those babies

28/06/2022

So much on this picture

Kindness counts. 🧡

04/06/2022

You can’t expect a young child to say “I’m very angry that you gave me the the coloured cup I don’t like. I would like the blue one. Also, I’m having trouble calming so could I have a hug?” I know that sounds ridiculous, an adult wouldn’t articulate their needs that well, but somehow we expect kids to tell us their needs. Children’s brains are developing, they will naturally end up in the emotional/non-logical part of their brain. They are easily overwhelmed by emotions and don’t have the vocabulary to tell us why. All they have left to communicate is behaviour. When our child’s behaviour is “attention seeking” it is our job to find the need behind the behaviour and coach them through

More information on my blog

https://www.thetherapistparent.com/post/attention-seeking-should-not-be-ignored