Q: My spouse and I have agreed to divorce. How should I talk to my kids, who have ADHD, about this in a way that will keep their emotions from spinning out of control?Talking to your kids about your decision to divorce is difficult, especially when symptoms of ADHD and emotional dysregulation are at play.
Here are some tips to help this conversation go smoothly.First, be brief and straightforward. Kids with ADHD struggle to pay attention during long drawn-out discussions.
Plan for your conversation to take five to 10 minutes (not including any questions they may ask you afterward). You might begin by saying: “You have probably noticed a lot of fighting between Dad and me.
Read more on additudemag.com