What is Single Parenting
A single parent is a parent with one or more children, who is not living with the child[ren]'s other parent. The legal definition of single parenthood may vary according to local l...
Join Now
|
hi there! Im new :)
|
Watch this |
| View More Posts Ignore |
hi Everyone I am a member of the divorce support group and thought I would join single parents to see if I can meet people going through some of the issues I am having. My divorce is almost final after 18 months of seperation. I have a 12 year old son who is ADHD a 11 year old son and a 8 year old daughter. My oldest son is the hardest to deal with, help as this divorce is finishing up. He has his ADHD issues, puberty issues, and divorce issues that make him very interesting around here. If anyone has some good ideas about how to keep myself calm and not burnt out as I am trying to figure out how to be a good single parent let me know. thank sfor listening! :)
Posted on 10/10/09, 08:10 pm |
| 1 Reply | Add Your Reply |
| View More Posts Ignore |
my suggestion for your son who has adhd - keep explaining to him that it was not his fault about the divorce. he may not fully understand what is going on.
i would also suggest keeping his routine the same and consistent and try not to alter his daily routine. kids with adhd need structure and routines in their life to help them. i know most children with adhd are talented in some way like good at drawing or music, could you focus his energy into something artistic to keep him a little busier ? does he have a male figure that he can talk to about changes he is going through developmentally and physically that he may be embarassed to talk to you about ? 
|
|
|
|
||
| Add Your Reply |
