Parents Model Responsibility, Accountability, Manners

Parents with children and teens can help them by teaching them independent skills
at home so they can use these transferable skills when they are on their own. Children and teenagers with ADD and ADHD can use these skills as well.

Confidence and knowledge can only be taught through repetition, practice, and positive support by parents and adults.

Teaching your child and teen time management skills is essential for academic success. If a child learns that everyday at 5pm he must complete his homework he or she will get into a habit of doing homework before they do anything else like: cell phones, my space, texting, tv, video games, or hanging and talking to friends. Even if he/ she sits down at this time and reads, reviews, notes, studies for future tests. If a parent does not do this the child or teen will have a difficult time transitioning to college or University life.

Teaching your child or teen organizational skills is also very important. Teaching your child and teen about adequate sleep, diet, and exercise is important. Teaching your child and teen about following rules and laws and consequences for behaviors is vital. Money management skills is a valuable resource for your adolescent or child. Saving money for long term goals is a great skill for teenagers and children.

Helping your child or teen with ADD or ADHD is a process and it takes time. having patience and compassion and persistence is helpful. Staying positive and supportive will be the best mentality a parent can have through your child and teens development.