The ADHD Smarter Parenting‘s Podcast
Kids & Family:Parenting
The symptoms of ADHD and trauma are very similar. Frequently kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD also experience trauma.
Symptoms of both ADHD and trauma include:
Trauma can come from death, loss, bullying, experiencing a natural disaster or traumatic event, or physical, mental, or sexual abuse.
When a person is dealing with trauma, they often have difficulty processing what happened, so their mind and body live in a constant state of fight or flight as they continually relive what happened, which is exhausting and scary for children.
If your child has experienced trauma, we recommend seeking professional help in addressing the cause of the trauma.
When a child is in flight or fight mode, parents can use the behavior skill of Observe and Describe to help refocus on what is happening in the present.
Using Observe and Describe tells your child, "I'm here. I see you. I know you're struggling. You're safe. We can get through this together."
For show notes and transcript of this episode visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/adhd-parenting-podcast/
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Ep #170: ADHD diagnosis and other issues
Ep #169: How Effective Praise can change relationships
Ep #168: 7 ways to raise resilient children: Part 2
Ep #167: 7 ways to raise resilient children: Part 1
Ep #166: Why parents need to practice self-care
Ep #165: Parenting styles and why our evidence-based skills work
Ep #164: Avoid holiday meltdowns using Role-play
Ep #163: How to stop your child from arguing
Ep #162: Using Effective Praise to instill gratitude in our kids
Ep #161: How to set healthy boundaries with family
Ep #160: Why an ADHD diagnosis affects everyone in the family
Ep #159: Time management strategies I wish I‘d known as a child with ADHD
Ep #158: Halloween safety tips for kids
Ep #157: When kids won‘t go to school
Ep #156: Using coping skills to help kids manage big emotions
Ep #155: How to manage multiple schedules
Ep #154: Keeping kids safe online
Ep #153: Tips for creating routines that work
Ep #152: How to get your child to accept no
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