tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post2065328448705090301..comments2023-10-03T04:07:14.453-07:00Comments on Anxiety - SIS - Order: What Being an ADHD Parent is Really LikeKimber Leszczuk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10600447859414457126noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-28184661280958459602011-01-19T05:48:40.125-08:002011-01-19T05:48:40.125-08:00I'm at work right now {on hold so no worries ;...I'm at work right now {on hold so no worries ;)}, so I can give the kind of response that this entry deserves, though I'm not sure that I could even do it justice if I weren't at work. <br /><br />What amazing people you and you husband are, Kimber. You blow me away-and I'm not easily blown.~Katsidhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553662940830405393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-55140131163866653902011-01-14T12:55:23.617-08:002011-01-14T12:55:23.617-08:00Oh that must be so hard for all of you. Thinking ...Oh that must be so hard for all of you. Thinking of you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-36125025898683268722010-12-24T21:11:05.366-08:002010-12-24T21:11:05.366-08:00Merry Christmas Blessings & a bit o' sunsh...Merry Christmas Blessings & a bit o' sunshine, Kimber!Ruth Cox aka abitosunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670570644577223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-27664798890917689992010-12-23T15:41:55.512-08:002010-12-23T15:41:55.512-08:00ADHD can be really tough. I like the video taping ...ADHD can be really tough. I like the video taping idea. I work with some kids who have adhd and this may sound insane, but I have them jump around for a full 5 minutes, shaking every part of their body, no control over anything. This activates the parasympathetic nervous system and helps them relax and focus.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607338022539392825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-58750421304823602142010-12-23T09:59:24.673-08:002010-12-23T09:59:24.673-08:00good luck with everything
and merry christmas, ba...good luck with everything<br /><br />and merry christmas, babeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-2611537128021312742010-12-22T22:13:13.978-08:002010-12-22T22:13:13.978-08:00So well informed. Good for you. My husband's y...So well informed. Good for you. My husband's youngest son from his first marriage was ADHD, and unfortunately, back then, nobody took it seriously or understood the need for diet control. I applaud you.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894333322881236627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-50217489920041559112010-12-21T16:27:09.478-08:002010-12-21T16:27:09.478-08:00Kimber, reading this my heart just went out to you...Kimber, reading this my heart just went out to you, and I applaud you, for so many things--yes, you are a good mom! And you're a better woman than most could ever hope to be. Please, never hold your head in shame; it it those who snicker at you who are the shamed!Ruth Cox aka abitosunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670570644577223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-46844973849771784332010-12-20T09:42:13.108-08:002010-12-20T09:42:13.108-08:00Thanks for writing this. My daughter is 3 and I n...Thanks for writing this. My daughter is 3 and I notice a huge difference in her personality after she eats. Mostly sweets but I have noticed with other things too. I would get so embarrased and angry and then I realized that it isn't her fault as much as I wanted to blame her for being bad or me being a bad parent. I am not sure what all this means because I haven't talked to a doc yet but I have a feeling that we are heading the ADD or ADHD direction. <br />I need to read more about it, but this gives me some insight.<br /><br />I think you and your hubby handled it perfectly.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587186690785139860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-90865185927286810942010-12-20T06:48:56.414-08:002010-12-20T06:48:56.414-08:00Thanks for sharing that. You and your husband have...Thanks for sharing that. You and your husband have patience and love that will always be with your daughter. She'll learn a lot from both of you.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-1615245678215153992010-12-19T13:51:07.056-08:002010-12-19T13:51:07.056-08:00Wow, Kimber, you are amazing. Thank you so much fo...Wow, Kimber, you are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this insightful look in to ADHD. I'm bookmarking this to send to others.<br /><br />Thanks so much, <a href="http://thatrebelwithablog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">that rebel, Olivia</a>Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-55213123281484566732010-12-19T11:08:14.581-08:002010-12-19T11:08:14.581-08:00Kimber, you & Matt remind me so much of two of...Kimber, you & Matt remind me so much of two of the strongest people I ever met... my parents! :)<br />Your kids couldn't have asked for a better team to have on their side as they go through the growing up process. Your gentle and flexible (but stern when needed) natures and creative, positive outlook create a great environment for them to continually re-shape and design the people they want to be as they progress through life. I am really enjoying watching our kids grow up together! ^_^Hannah Wallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828044784845085808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-37272884517356096822010-12-18T17:15:35.757-08:002010-12-18T17:15:35.757-08:00You are a great parent. And I'm SO using #2 o...You are a great parent. And I'm SO using #2 on my teen daughters next time they go at it. Thanks!sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183605567090197137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-66732042475953095072010-12-18T17:08:52.783-08:002010-12-18T17:08:52.783-08:00Caffeine does help some but it isn't enough to...Caffeine does help some but it isn't enough to do the job by itself we tried the homeopathic route it just doesn't do it. It works in a pinch though if we get stuck out somewhere between med doses and need something to help keep her calm till we can get home.Kimber Leszczuk.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10600447859414457126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-39588309788921644832010-12-18T16:44:38.427-08:002010-12-18T16:44:38.427-08:00Reading this will think to myself, nothing is by c...Reading this will think to myself, nothing is by chance, children hirperatividade.<br />Super special parents, giving children common problems live surprising and sometimes kill the tiredness.<br />Now parents who have children with this Diagnosis really are special. I will relate a fact in the 80s I had friends who had children hyper and then found in coffee and give it gave a positive result, homeopathic think something through, do not know if this is justified, but the result was to leave them quieter.<br />Don't know mucht to say about only my admiration to the parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-78062996186525778332010-12-18T11:03:45.632-08:002010-12-18T11:03:45.632-08:00One of the hardest things is learning to set your ...One of the hardest things is learning to set your own embarrassment and discomfort aside and do what is best for your child. Too many parents (of ALL kids not just ones with ADHD)do just give in to shut the kid up because it is easier but that makes things worse. Her behavioral counselor has been a blessing and most of the time she behaves better than most kids that don't have ADHD and her kindness shows. She wouldn't play with her friends one day because they were being mean to another kid. She just played by herself that day. She loves to help people and is not only able to be in regular classes she is in the accelerated ones.Kimber Leszczuk.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10600447859414457126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-72179639879948972092010-12-18T10:54:41.332-08:002010-12-18T10:54:41.332-08:00This is a great post, and one that more people nee...This is a great post, and one that more people need to read. It's a shame that there are so many preconceived notions about ADHD and how to treat it. My husband was diagnosed with it as a child, and instead of trying to understand it, his parents and his doctor dosed him with so much ritalin that it literally turned him into a zombie (according to his grandmother). The worst part is that he really didn't even HAVE ADHD to begin with. <br /><br />And that's where the confusion and the judgement come in, from the people who don't truly understand what it REALLY is.<br /><br />Sorry for the tangent. You and your husband are doing what's best for your daughter, and that is ultimately the only thing that matters!illyrilexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03831617254498225464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-27758189968733248592010-12-18T10:51:57.466-08:002010-12-18T10:51:57.466-08:00Thank you Mindy and Jules. :)
Rubbing her back a...Thank you Mindy and Jules. :) <br /><br />Rubbing her back and hugging her and letting her know she is loved always helps but it is best to be constant with that. When you are full blown tantrum at that point it is best to stay calm and hope it blows over quick! It is so good to have support! I had no idea how many people judge until I got in these shoes you know? The support is nice. The school has been supportive too. Her teachers are amazing and awesome. I love what a good job they are doing. They work with us and we with them to keep things consistent for L. it makes things easier. They also work with her counselors. She is excelling at school because of it. She loves to help other kids and is super smart. She controls her behavior at school because she loves to learn and we encourage that and hold her accountable for her behavior.Kimber Leszczuk.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10600447859414457126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-71623942975314677882010-12-18T09:58:10.837-08:002010-12-18T09:58:10.837-08:00I commend you for doing what you need to do! We ha...I commend you for doing what you need to do! We have so many parents who just want to add drugs upon drugs upon drugs without trying to do the behavioral changes, talking, counseling, setting limits. Working with ADHD students, I know that if you raise your voice, the situation escalates. Quickly. I've learned that it is also best to stay calm, use calming phrases like, "I'm sorry you're having a bad morning but...." and setting the limits. I'm glad your daughter has the two of you as her soft spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929132252768884499.post-834114177812890262010-12-18T09:53:32.343-08:002010-12-18T09:53:32.343-08:00Well said! I am really glad you shared this. It ...Well said! I am really glad you shared this. It sounds like you and your husband are very loving and supportive parents. :)MindyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905483236192448511noreply@blogger.com