Action Plan Help
Important Tips
- It is vital for the sake of your child that you work closely and in partnership with your child's school and work together on strategies etc that are going to make school life easier and more enjoyable for your child. Be your child's advocate and try to communicate with teachers in a positive way so you improve your chances of having them 'on-side'.
- Read, read, read. Get your hands on some of the great books out there written with the sole purpose of helping parents and educators. Websites are also fantastic tools, but books that you can keep, highlight and refer back to are more practical.
- Get your child into physical activity. Keep trying until you hit on something they enjoy and are willing to stick at. A combination of individual and team sports is ideal. For kids who are hyperactive, physical activity is a great way to expend excess energy in a positive way – although these kids also need to learn the importance of 'stillness' and just 'being'- teach them relaxation techniques.
- Children with learning and behaviour problems often have lower self esteem. It's important to do what you can to keep that elevated and one great way to do that is to actively pursue and encourage your child to engage in areas of interest and giftedness so that they may find something they are good at and enjoy. Remember also to focus and build on the positive traits of your child.
- Use nature to 'nurture' your child. These children who are different often prefer to be outside, especially those with boundless energy. Get them out into nature (the beach, the park, camping) as much as possible – even joining some local community environmental scheme perhaps. Immersing children in nature and helping them to develop a love for it can have a great healing affect on them. In nature a child can experience a sense of peace and grounding that is almost impossible to experience elsewhere - and it's free!
- Parents, in particular mothers, need to pay special attention to their 'gut instinct', regardless of what others are saying – even doctors and specialists. The human race has survived for a long time due to this innate instinct and connection – don't underestimate the importance of it. When something doesn't feel right, act on it and continue to pursue until you find the answers.
- Keep a balance between getting the help and treatment your child needs (i.e. trying to 'fix' them), and honouring and accepting the way in which they are different. Remember also that it's not what happens to us in life that matters, it's the way we deal with them, and the attitudes we adopt that make the difference.
- Finally, become a member of Dfads so our organisation can become part of your support system!
business exposure