How to Adapt Positive Parenting Techniques as Kids Age
Want to Use Positive Parenting as Your Kid Ages? Here's What a Psychiatrist Recommends
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Under the stress of the pandemic, Dr. Grodberg said he and his team of clinicians are seeing an unprecedented number of children presenting with significant tantrums and anger outbursts, in addition to anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Even though the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends positive parenting as a first line treatment for ADHD for children under 6 years, the CDC reports that only three out of 10 parents get access to this intervention.
"Parents are really looking for help and support," he said. The good thing about positive parenting is that it's flexible. It can be adapted to meet your child's individual preferences at every stage of their development. Fortunately, there are many books and a good amount of information online about this parenting technique. However, if you are feeling that your child's behaviours are too challenging for you to tackle on your own, seeking support is always recommended.