Allan-Matlem
Active Member
Hi,
I recommend following blog http://thinkkids.org , not only for parents but all the sections.
here is a blog article which talks about medication and parenting
One Pediatrician's Perspective
7/1/2008
The Boston Globe ran an editorial piece his past week from a pediatrician in New England that caught our eye and the eye of some parents like you with challenging kids. While the article approaches understanding behavioral difficulties from the perspective of a psychological theory called 'attachment theory,' many of the insights and tenets it raises are consistent with a Collaborative Problem Solving perspective: Being a parent of a challenging kid can be a very isolating, frustrating and embarrassing experience. Recognizing that challenging behavior is not simply the result of poor parenting is a crucial first step. This paradigm shift can have powerful results on it's own. The best approach involves joining your child by empathizing and then working together.
The article also takes aim at some of the problems that can be caused by labeling kids with diagnoses that lead quickly to medication. We would certainly agree that doing a careful assessment of what factors are contributing to your child's difficulties is crucial before intervening in any way. Medication can be a lifesaver when used appropriately, but kids can also be given powerful medicine for problems that medicine doesn't solve. Check out the article for yourself online here.
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/e...and_the_problem_child/?s_campaign=8315%20
I hope this helps
Allan
I recommend following blog http://thinkkids.org , not only for parents but all the sections.
here is a blog article which talks about medication and parenting
One Pediatrician's Perspective
7/1/2008
The Boston Globe ran an editorial piece his past week from a pediatrician in New England that caught our eye and the eye of some parents like you with challenging kids. While the article approaches understanding behavioral difficulties from the perspective of a psychological theory called 'attachment theory,' many of the insights and tenets it raises are consistent with a Collaborative Problem Solving perspective: Being a parent of a challenging kid can be a very isolating, frustrating and embarrassing experience. Recognizing that challenging behavior is not simply the result of poor parenting is a crucial first step. This paradigm shift can have powerful results on it's own. The best approach involves joining your child by empathizing and then working together.
The article also takes aim at some of the problems that can be caused by labeling kids with diagnoses that lead quickly to medication. We would certainly agree that doing a careful assessment of what factors are contributing to your child's difficulties is crucial before intervening in any way. Medication can be a lifesaver when used appropriately, but kids can also be given powerful medicine for problems that medicine doesn't solve. Check out the article for yourself online here.
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/e...and_the_problem_child/?s_campaign=8315%20
I hope this helps
Allan