[blparent] troubled parent

[sharon howerton]

Nikki, perhaps others have responded to you by now. If your son is in school 
and experiencing similar problems, you might ask for an assessment for 
counselling or ADHD. Just like you are experiencing stress, he is, too, but 
doesn't have the same verbal outlets adults do. You may also try to locate 
counselling services for yourself as it sounds like you have stresses, too. 
Those transmit to our kids and may contribute to the acting out behavior 
you've described.
Good luck.
Sharon (whose sons are grown but still live at home; I also am an instructor 
with the Hadley School and teach our Parenting series)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nikki" <daizies304 at comcast.net>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 10:26 PM
Subject: [blparent] troubled parent


>        Nikki here and very distressed. Divorced mother of a 5 year old 
> boy. Live with parents, ugh!
>
> I need behavioral modifacations other than spanking. He doesn’t listen 
> well, follow directions, stay focused, and talks when he’s not supposed 
> to.
>
> Wanting to stay away from spanking for punishment. Anyone have any advice 
> for me?
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