ADHD Parenting Tips for Fathers, Coaches, and Teachers
This Father's Day, Kirstin Stevens , Founder of Gaia Learning , and Christian Ehmen , a new father, primary school teacher, and ADHD coach, delved into the intricacies of parenting and teaching children with ADHD. They explored the concept of "procrastivity," a blend of procrastination and proactivity familiar to those with ADHD. Christian shared his journey of embracing his ADHD diagnosis, emphasising the importance of social-emotional learning and the need for a healthy emotional foundation in education.
The discussion highlighted the vital role of fathers in nurturing neurodivergent children and the significance of reparenting oneself to break generational cycles of parenting. Christian stressed that support for children should not wait for a formal diagnosis and that teachers should assume neurodiversity in their classrooms. He shared practical classroom strategies, such as using fidget toys to create an inclusive culture.
The conversation also touched on the challenges of transitioning from primary to secondary school for ADHD children, the creative use of online teaching techniques during lockdown, and the importance of lifelong, hybrid and community learning. Christian recommended several insightful books on ADHD and coaching, offering valuable tips for parents, teachers, and coaches. This discussion provides a comprehensive guide to supporting children with ADHD, fostering an inclusive and empathetic environment both at home and in the classroom.
This summary was composed using #AI but you can watch the human conversation in full below.
Embracing ADHD Diagnosis:
Social-Emotional Learning:
The Role of Fathers:
Parenting and Teaching:
Reparenting Yourself:
7. ADHD in Boys and Girls:
Communication in Parenting:
Collaboration Between Parents and Teachers:
Importance of ADHD Label:
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Classroom Strategies:
Transitioning to Secondary School:
Online Teaching Techniques:
Keeping Students Engaged:
Lifelong Learning and Curiosity:
Recommended Books:
Practical Framework for Managing Tasks:
Blue Sky Thinking for Future Education:
Embracing Technology:
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