In her book Daring Greatly, University of Houston shame and vulnerability expert Brene Brown, Ph.D. calls parenting “a shame and judgment minefield.” Her assessment is especially true for those of us who are raising children and teens struggling with ADHD and related executive functioning challenges. In this heart-felt article, fellow-struggler Dr Davenport provides practical advice to help you overcome the shame and stigma of ADHD so you can vulnerably address your child’s needs, encourage her strengths, and celebrate her daily successes!
Category: Parenting
Wise Ways to Change Your Why’s into What’s
Every day, weary and worried parents of children with attention, anxiety, and depression ask counselors, teachers, and ministers, “Why does my child, teen, or young adult have to struggle so?” If you are still searching for answers, it is our hope that this post written by a fellow-struggler will give you some hope.
Self-Compassion: What is It, Why is It So Difficult, and How Do I to Live It?
Why is it that we feel compassion and we want to help our fellow-strugglers, but we often struggle to feel the same toward ourselves when facing our own failures? Why do we often criticize ourselves (sometimes harshly) when we falter and fall? Why are we so much tougher on ourselves than on anyone else when it comes to our faults and flaws?