Being a mom is hard! Regardless of if your child has ADHD or any other learning or physical challenge, the job of mom often means being a hero. For ADHD moms, there are lots of hills to climb. Communication, patience and consistency are a good foundation.
As an ADHD coach and mom, I’ve learned a lot and been able to connect to so many other ADHD moms. The “job” of mom isn’t every going to be “easy,” but I’d like to share what I have learned from my own experience and that of hundreds of my clients, colleagues and friends.
Commit to being a fit parent.
This means you have to take care of yourself, too. Take time to decompress daily. Find at least an hour of private time where there are no demands on you. This precious time will help you continue to be a strong, capable parent you want to be can your ADHD child needs you to be.
Trust your gut.
There’s a kind of intuition you gain as a mom. Listen to it. You know what your threshold is to handle situations. When you go beyond that, take heed of your gut to find help. There are many resources available to ADHD moms.
Create a support network.
One thing to know is that as an ADHD mom, you’re not alone. Over six million children in the US are diagnosed as ADHD. The actual number is probably much higher since this stat only covers those children who have seen a physician and been diagnosed.
Never pretend you can do it alone. There is no such thing as “super moms.” Nobody can absorb the stresses and strains of parenting ADHD children alone without the help of family, friends, neighbors, babysitters, ADHD coaches and others. The stresses and strains of shouldering the entire burden yourself will take a toll and not just on you. So, it’s okay to ask for help!
You’ll encounter struggles on most days as ADHD moms. You obviously want your child to blossom and give them the best shot to be successful in school and life. Always remember that there are opportunities every day to grow and become a better parent and person.
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College is a completely different world from High School. The level of stress is higher and the level of support can be lower. How well your teen manages ADHD symptoms and behaviors in this new environment can lead to college success, struggle, or failure. Take the ADHD and College Success Quiz to find out whether your teen’s ADHD management is at the level it needs to be to reach college success goals.
