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Four Years Later, I Finally Caught COVID
Jordan Greenberg
February 21, 2024
Happy Wednesday,
After four years of testing negative, I finally caught COVID last week. I was hopeful that I might be able to one day look back and say I was one of the lucky few who never actually contracted the virus. Wishful thinking.
One of the interesting notes about the virus was how quickly my daughter was able to overcome most of the symptoms. We both have been extremely tired, but when it came to the fever and respiratory illness, she seemed to absolutely crush it, while I’m still… struggling. Has anyone else noticed this with their children?
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Parenting Style Could Influence ADHD Severity in Kids
In the early stages of parenting, the discovery of a child's high spirited temperament—marked by high levels of excitement, curiosity, and openness to new experiences—can feel somewhat daunting. This vibrancy, while a source of joy, can often lead to challenges in self-regulation and attention, traits closely linked to ADHD. Recent research conducted by the University of Waterloo, and published in the journal Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, emphasizes the profound impact of parenting style on managing and potentially mitigating ADHD symptoms in children. By transitioning from a controlling to a more directive approach, parents can significantly influence their child's ability to harness their exuberance positively. Directive parenting, characterized by guiding rather than dictating, offers verbal and physical cues that foster a child's self-regulatory skills, crucial for their development and the management of ADHD symptoms.
The study highlights the critical connection between a child's temperament and the evolving dynamics of parent-child interactions. An exuberant child, when met with directive parenting, is more likely to develop strong executive functions such as working memory and flexible thinking. This nuanced understanding of how certain parenting techniques can complement a child's inherent temperament suggests a pathway to empowering children with ADHD to navigate their symptoms more effectively. As these young minds grow, the foundation laid by attentive, adaptive parenting can lead to more stable and manageable ADHD symptoms, highlighting the importance of early intervention and the adaptability of parenting styles.
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