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20 Jul 2009 @ 3:56 PM
cheshielynx Join Date: Mon 20th Jul 2009
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Hello

Hello! This is probably a very good part of the forum for me. I am an ADHD mother of 2. My daughter is 9, and has dyslexia. My son is 4, and most likely will eventually be diagnosed with ADHD. My biggest issue with parenting is my own ADHD, especially with my son. The two of us combined have presented me with some very interesting challenges. You would think that there would be more empathy from me for his never ending energy. My mom lovingly calls him my "karma child" for a good reason. The truth is, I am hypersensitive and easily irritated by his boundless energy and lack of impulse control. His kiddo ADHD traits + my adult ADHD traits= constant chaos. Any advise from other ADD/ADHD parents of ADHD kids would be much appreciated.

Thanks! Steph

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21 Jul 2009 @ 1:03 PM Reply # 1
ADDitude Editor Join Date: Mon 12th Jan 2009
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Hi There and Welcome to ADDitude's forums--I think you will find that ADDitude.com is a great place to share ADHD parenting information.

You'll find a wealth of articles geared toward ADHD moms -- hopefully you will find some of them helpful.

Good luck, Dena

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23 Jul 2009 @ 9:50 AM Reply # 2
sandielaw Join Date: Wed 13th May 2009
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Parents & Kids with ADHD

I knew I wasn't the only one! I have ADHD and so does my son. All of the books and articles I've found so far (haven't delved into the links above) are geared toward parents who don't have ADHD (or at least, parents who have organizational skills). I know a structured environment is a huge help to a kid with ADHD...but if I can't even structure my own life, how am I supposed to help him? So far, working on my own skills has been challenging since I'm still trying to deal with his symptoms too.

Any advice anyone can give about both parents and children having ADHD would be wonderful! Of course, it feels great just to know I'm not alone.

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23 Jul 2009 @ 10:29 AM Reply # 3
ADDitude Editor Join Date: Mon 12th Jan 2009
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ADHD Mom

You sure aren't alone. If you have a child with ADHD, there's a 60 percent chance that either Mom or Dad is also diagnosed with ADHD. Did you happen to read this article: 4 Life Tips for ADHD Moms?

Other articles related to ADHD moms with ADHD kids: Help for Moms with ADHD

13 Survival Strategies for ADD Moms

I hope this is helpful.

Dena

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24 Jul 2009 @ 10:48 AM Reply # 4
cheshielynx Join Date: Mon 20th Jul 2009
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re:hello

Yes it is a HUGE relief to know you are not alone in this! Thanks for all the resources!

Steph

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5 Aug 2009 @ 2:17 PM Reply # 5
Seabeacon Join Date: Wed 5th Aug 2009
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Hi. I am new here too. I am looking forward to getting some good information for my son.

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