The ADHD Smarter Parenting‘s Podcast
Kids & Family:Parenting
Setting healthy boundaries with family or friends can be a challenge, but doing so is essential.
Healthy boundaries are nothing more than a contract. I will do this, and in return, you will do that. Unhealthy relationships are those where the contract is uneven, or someone is infringing on a boundary.
Learning to operate under a new boundary can be challenging for many using under an outdated contract or boundary. Your parents may still be working under a parent/child contract that doesn't consider that you're an adult with children of your own. Or an older sibling may still think it's their place to offer advice because they've "been there."
Overtime boundaries will change. The boundaries that were in place when you were ten will have changed as you became 18. Changing boundaries does not mean that the previous contract was unsuccessful, and adjusting boundaries means focusing on growing relationships.
It's also important to teach our children what healthy boundaries look like for friends, family, and peers which will help them have greater success in the future.
It can be challenging for us to express our boundaries to people we know and care about. We recommend using Effective Communication as it helps both sides to feel heard and understood.
When learning how to better communicate with others, don't start with the most complex subjects. Begin with relatively easy topics and then progress to the more difficult issues as you become better acquainted with the skill.
Setting healthy boundaries with family members will significantly improve relationships. Let us know how it goes or any struggles you experience as you set boundaries with family.
Announcement: Warm welcome to our newest Parenting Coach Kimber Petersen
Ep #151: Feeling judged as a parent
Ep #150:Dealing with parenting differences and finding common ground
Ep #149: Seeing weaknesses as strengths
Ep #148: Time management strategies using the SODAS Method
Ep #147: When parents disagree on parenting
Ep #146: Moving beyond the ADHD label
Ep #145: Helping kids deal with emotional dysregulation using Effective Praise
Ep #144: ADHD and trauma
Ep #143: Techniques to help kids with ADHD get things done
Ep #142: Getting kids to listen without yelling
Ep #141: Behavior skills will give you confidence in your parenting
Ep #140: Connecting with your child instead of controlling them
Ep #139: Why parents shouldn't use corporal punishment when disciplining
Ep #138: Changing defiant behavior
Ep #137: Focusing on what kids do right
Ep #136: Using behavior skills with ADHD and ODD
Ep #135: Recognizing our parenting weaknesses
Ep #134: Preventing parenting burnout
Ep #133: Parenting wisdom from The Karate Kid
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