| Many parents may not realize that their role as a | | | | Every child needs some rules or boundaries to |
| parent is to be their child's leader. A leader is | | | | follow. As the leader of the household, you are |
| defined as somebody who rules, guides or inspires | | | | responsible for communicating and enforcing those |
| others. When you stop and think about it, a | | | | rules. Do not be alarmed when the child tries to |
| parent strives to do just that. Defining your job | | | | push the rules. Stay calm and let the child know |
| description as the leader can help make the | | | | these are the rules of the house, and they need |
| parenting position a little easier. Many parents are | | | | to be adhered to. It is completely normal for a |
| leaders in their jobs or volunteer groups and are | | | | child to need several reminders about any new |
| familiar with the requirements of the role. Applying | | | | rules and occasionally some established ones. |
| those same principles to the parenting role can | | | | As the leader, you will need to inspire the child to |
| help you teach your child good behaviors and | | | | exhibit the good behaviors you are asking for. |
| social skills. | | | | Praise them when they are behaving in a manner |
| Children with ADHD can benefit from a parent | | | | you approve of. Positive or corrective feedback |
| who has taken this step in their role as a parent. | | | | lets a child know you are paying attention. |
| ADHD provides some parenting challenges that | | | | Do you want to learn exactly how to eliminate |
| can be overcome as long as the parent stays in | | | | your child's out-of-control and defiant behavior |
| their leadership role. The child will need guidance, | | | | without using Punishments, Time-Outs, Behavioral |
| rules and a good example to follow. As the | | | | Plans, or Rewards? |
| parent, that is exactly what you can do. | | | | |