It’s also not always about what we think it is. And especially for kids who struggle with their emotional regulation, this can lead to tension, even battles unnecessarily.Īn essential part of my work with parents involves improving communication skills with their children so that each person not only feels heard but knows how to ensure that they are not missing the chance to have their needs met. Sometimes, the misunderstanding happens before we even open our mouths. It is so easy for us to misunderstand one another as we speak. The Importance of Communication with A Child With ADHD And yet – before you know it, he is now triggered, and it feels like you are off course with one another. The expression on your face may have reflected your feelings that were entirely unrelated to your child at that moment.

Maybe as you walked in to speak to your child, your mind was still on the meeting you had earlier today, or you were thinking about the important errand you forgot to run, or you were feeling stressed about a discussion you had with your friend. Yet your child is acting as if there was a battle, and you were left wondering what happened, and perhaps reacting yourself. But at this moment you really intended just to let her know that dinner will be a few minutes late, or that you will be going to the store later and wanted to see if he needed anything. Ok, perhaps there was something you planned on reminding your child of, or maybe you weren’t happy that he left his clothes in the bathroom, again. You think to yourself, “Don’t Look at Me in That Tone of Voice”. You have not uttered a word, yet your child has heard an entire lecture and is already reacting. Or his body tenses up in anger or frustration. Have you ever walked into the room, and your child’s whole demeanor changed? You watch her face go from relaxed to stressed.

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