Approximately six million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder usually begins during childhood and can continue to adulthood in some people.
Children have unique ways of expressing themselves, whether it is in the cozy confines of their homes, the structured environment of the school, or the changing dynamics of social life.
Having a stable, peaceful family life is crucial to children’s mental health. While almost every parent intends to interact with their children in a way that is supportive, kind, and gentle, it is not always easy.
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. No doubt the amount of stress accumulated in such a job reaches monumental levels. Moreover, it is a job unique to everyone – no one else will parent the same way as you because each family has its own distinctive needs and culture.
While most of us would agree that opening up communication within our homes can be a crucial way to nurture stronger and healthier relationships, many fail to recognize that it can significantly improve the mental health and emotional well-being of family members, too.