Do you know why children are so full of energy? Because they suck it out of their grandparents” - Gene Perret
WELCOME AWESOME GRANDPARENT!
As a grandparent, you’re able to make an enormous impact on the life of the child with ADHD.
PLEASE check out our other resources and free E-Book here which aims to provide clarity, understanding, and a host of tips to help you and your grandchild.
5 QUICK STEPS TO HELPING YOUR GRANDCHILD WITH ADHD
Take the time to sit with your grandchild and get to know him in a fresh way. What songs does he like? What are her interests, and who are her friends? Why? The clues to knowing your grandchild are all in there. Download our Free E-Book, What Every Child Wishes You Knew About ADHD
See the big picture; know your grandchild’s extraordinary talents as well as the struggles. Check out our resource Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD & Beyond
Use the A-List Formula as a template for solutions. This will provide you with a clear and easy route to success.
Learn how the family can help diminish the symptoms of ADHD.
Be clear your grandchild comes first, and solutions come second.
7 WAYS GRANDPARENTS ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO BE SUPERHEROES FOR THEIR ADHD GRANDCHILD
THEY CAN SEE THE BIG PICTURE
Grandparents are able to bring a unique perspective. They’re able to see the dynamic of both the child and parent. This is extremely helpful since ADHD occurs across generations in families
When one can see ADHD with this perspective, it’s possible to bring fresh solutions.
THEY’RE ABLE TO HELP BOTH THE CHILD AND THE PARENTS
The solution to ADHD lies in the family, not just the child. Grandparents are uniquely placed to help the family, which makes a greater impact on the life of the child with ADHD.
THEY OFTEN HAVE THE BENEFIT OF MORE FREE TIME
Grandparents (often) have more one-on-one time to spend with the grandchild as opposed to parents with over-full schedules.
Relationships are key to helping children with ADHD succeed.
Taking the time to sit and know your grandchild is invaluable.
It is through relationships that much of their sense of worth, connection, and belonging is fostered.
The opportunity to help them calm and understand things is there.
THEY’VE OFTEN LEARNED TO BE CALMER
The Wisdom that comes with age often makes grandparents calmer and allows them to bring this wisdom and peace to their interactions with the child.
Children with ADHD are often described as ‘old souls’ and this depth of kindness goes a long way to building a bridge between the child and society.
THEY OFTEN HAVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY
Grandparents often (not always) have the stability of a pension or other financial assets, whereas parents face a turbulent sea of working and providing for their children.
In the absence of this constant pressure, grandparents bring greater calm and control to the child with ADHD who often feels out of control.
THEY CAN OFTEN GIVE THE CHILD BACK
Unless the grandparents are raising the child full time, they’re able to give the child back, and replenish their own sanity and self-care!
It’s far easier to give your best when you’re able to step away!
THEY HAVE THE CHILD FOR FEWER HOURS
Parents have the child/ children for most of the time, whereas grandparents are often assigned a few quality hours, which means grandparents can give the grandchild more focused experiences which can be critical to the child with ADHD.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE CHILDREN
- Children with ADHD have heightened emotional sensitivity.
- Their relationship with each parent is, and will always be, critical to their development
- When unraveling the struggles of the child with ADHD, many answers to their emotional and neurological wellbeing lies in emotional security.
- It’s important that the child understands their situation and knows they matter and belong regardless of any chaos surrounding him/her.
- Explaining things to, rather than hiding things from, sensitive and aware children, is key to finding the best solution.
Grandchildren give us a second chance to do things better because they bring out the best in us.” - Unknown
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Do you know why children are so full of energy? Because they suck it out of their grandparents” - Gene Perret
WELCOME AWESOME GRANDPARENT!
As a grandparent, you’re able to make an enormous impact on the life of the child with ADHD.
PLEASE check out our other resources and free E-Book here which aims to provide clarity, understanding, and a host of tips to help you and your grandchild.
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Download WHAT EVERY CHILD WISHES YOU KNEW ABOUT ADHD e-Book
A rare perspective and honest account of what it's like to have ADHD told through their own words.
5 QUICK STEPS TO HELPING YOUR GRANDCHILD WITH ADHD
Take the time to sit with your grandchild and get to know him in a fresh way. What songs does he like? What are her interests, and who are her friends? Why? The clues to knowing your grandchild are all in there. Download our Free E-Book, What Every Child Wishes You Knew About ADHD
See the big picture; know your grandchild’s extraordinary talents as well as the struggles. Check out our resource Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD & Beyond
Use the A-LIST FORMULA as a template for solutions. This will provide you with a clear and easy route to success.
Learn how the family can help diminish the symptoms of ADHD.
Be clear your grandchild comes first, and solutions come second.
Check outTHE GREATEST (AND MOST OVERLOOKED)SECRET TO HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH ADHD
7 WAYS GRANDPARENTS ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO BE SUPERHEROES FOR THEIR ADHD GRANDCHILD
THEY CAN SEE THE BIG PICTURE
Grandparents are able to bring a unique perspective. They’re able to see the dynamic of both the child
and parent. This is extremely helpful since ADHD occurs across generations in families
When one can see ADHD with this perspective, it’s possible to bring fresh solutions.
THEY’RE ABLE TO HELP BOTH THE CHILD AND THE PARENTS
The solution to ADHD lies in the family, not just the child. Grandparents are uniquely
placed to help the family, which makes a greater impact on the life of the child with ADHD.
THEY OFTEN HAVE THE BENEFIT OF MORE FREE TIME
Grandparents (often) have more one-on-one time to spend with the
grandchild as opposed to parents with over-full schedules.
Relationships are key to helping children with ADHD succeed.
Taking the time to sit and know your grandchild is invaluable.
It is through relationships that much of their sense of worth, connection, and belonging is fostered.
The opportunity to help them calm and understand things is there.
THEY’VE OFTEN LEARNED TO BE CALMER
The Wisdom that comes with age often makes grandparents calmer and allows them to bring this wisdom and peace to their interactions with the child.
Children with ADHD are often described as ‘old souls’ and this depth of kindness goes a long way to building a bridge between the child and society.
THEY OFTEN HAVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY
Grandparents often (not always) have the stability of a pension or other financial assets, whereas parents face a turbulent sea of working and providing for their children.
In the absence of this constant pressure, grandparents bring greater calm and control to the child with ADHD who often feels out of control.
THEY CAN OFTEN GIVE THE CHILD BACK
Unless the grandparents are raising the child full time, they’re able to give the child
back, and replenish their own sanity and self-care!
It’s far easier to give your best when you’re able to step away!
THEY HAVE THE CHILD FOR FEWER HOURS
Parents have the child/ children for most of the time, whereas grandparents are often assigned a few quality hours, which means grandparents can give the grandchild more focused experiences which can be critical to the child with ADHD.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE CHILDREN
- Children with ADHD have heightened emotional sensitivity.
- Their relationship with each parent is, and will always be, critical to their development
- When unraveling the struggles of the child with ADHD, many answers to their emotional and neurological wellbeing lies in emotional security.
- It’s important that the child understands their situation and knows they matter and belong regardless of any chaos surrounding him/her.
- Explaining things to, rather than hiding things from, sensitive and aware children, is key to finding the best solution.
Grandchildren give us a second chance to do things better because they bring out the best in us.” - Unknown
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