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Post by lauries on Mar 3, 2004 16:42:38 GMT -5
 My ADHD 10yo has a younger friend with ADHD. They are in different schools this year so they talk on the phone periodically. Last week they were discussing my son, Bri's birthday party coming up & then I hear Bri ask his buddy, " So, have you been learning how to slow yourself down?" DH & I looked at each other in amazement. They continued to discuss their meds & how its working for them. It touched my heart to know that he knows that he is not alone & may be able to help others with his own experiences. Bless you all, I know that I am blessed Laurie
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Post by AustinsMom on Mar 3, 2004 17:57:25 GMT -5
What a sweet story! You have every right to be proud of him!  |
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Post by Honeysmom on Mar 3, 2004 18:03:21 GMT -5
That is so mature of him!! Way to go!!
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Mar 3, 2004 18:46:52 GMT -5
Attaboy Bri. ;D ;D
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Post by 1mom on Mar 3, 2004 18:54:19 GMT -5
wow! what an awesome blessing, lauries. i sure would capitalize on this one--pour on the compliments and encourage him to keep helping his friends. this will be great for his self-esteem and his image. way to go!!! tell him how many people he could help by sharing his experience. how great that he has such knowlege and introspect!
prayers,
1mom
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Post by rosyred45 on Mar 4, 2004 8:47:15 GMT -5
That's so sweet. I do have a word of encouragement along those lines.
The allergist we took my son to specifically went to school knowing that he wanted to help children with ad/hd. Since he has it himself, he said that it was the best way that he could think of to give help to kids that aren't always understood.
Good for your boy. And good for you and hubby, your doing a fine job raising him
Kait
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Post by ohmama on Mar 4, 2004 14:29:16 GMT -5
How precious!!! By trying to help others he will help himself. It will reinforce in his mind how to have more control over this disorder. He is VERY smart.
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Post by finnmom on Mar 4, 2004 15:12:22 GMT -5
Lauries  You have such a wonderfull boy, remember to tell that to him aswell. Great way to go! Marja |
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Post by lauries on Mar 4, 2004 16:26:02 GMT -5
Thanks for all the replies. And believe me, we tell him everyday that he is great! When he was much younger he had very low self-esteem. I refused to let him believe that, so we always included him in his treatment decisions & everthing else that goes along with it. We also always held him accountable for all his actions, not to be punished but to use as a tool for discussion about what else could have been done. I guess its working & I know our children are destined for great things....lets just get them through school Thanks for all the support & this forum |
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Post by Linda on Mar 4, 2004 21:47:57 GMT -5
lauries...your son is blessed to have you for a mom...He got all that caring from someone! |
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Post by camismom on Mar 5, 2004 8:33:22 GMT -5
Way to go Bri! That is something I have noticed about our kids.... great compassion for others. That is a postive effect of ADHD! |
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