Every child is unique and absolutely special in their own way. Ask
parents whose child is battling mild disorders, they will tell you that if
anything, special needs of children with mild disorders makes them even more
loveable. But while parenting a child with mild disorder, you must be very
careful and alert all the time. The well-being of their young one emotionally
is important. If you are parenting a child with mild disorder, your struggle is
more inclined towards teaching your kid new things. Honing their social
skills are a little difficult with mild disorders working against them.
While most parents do their best to work around the problems, every
parent at all point of time must remember that if the child is having
difficulty in grasping or learning something new, it is not their fault. Mild
disorders might be restricting the child’s development or progress but your kid
is never the root cause. Be patient and never blame the kid – this is parenting
101.
Let’s discuss few other ways that can help parenting a child with mild disorder.
· Involvement
Children with mild disorders tend to drift away at times in their own
little world. They will take it as a great sign if parents get more and
more involved with their daily activities. This does not mean you have to do
exactly the things that your child likes to do as well. But at least you should
be encouraging him/her and paying attention to the details. If your child loves
playing a game, at least ensure you show active interest in it. Encourage
them to share their little achievements in the same. Discuss things that they
do and gradually you will find your child trying to share a lot with you.
Remember, it is a two-way street. More you handle your kid’s queries, more he
is likely to look up to you for everyday needs and advises. This can be
extremely beneficial while parenting a child with special needs.
· Communication
Communication is an inevitable aspect of your parent-child bonding. When
your kid is having trouble learning new things or zoning out and losing focus,
nothing helps than your communication. Make sure you are spending enough time
not just partaking in their activities but also in communicating, talking to
them. Be it anything or may be things in general. Talk to them about anything
and everything and encourage them to share their thoughts and opinions all the
time. This positive communication fuels their zest to focus on things. They
also develop a strong bond where they feel secure and comfortable without
letting their disorders hamper their growth.
· Social Media
Give your child adequate exposure to social media. This is to match
steps with the present internet-dependent society. This is also a small
step towards encouraging them to socialize more with people. The more activity
they do and more interests they develop, the lesser they are prone to let their
mild disorders affect their emotional health too.
· Patience
Parenting a child with mild disorders can be tough but always remember
patience is the key to good parenting. Your child might make a lot of mistakes
of embarrass you at times. Don’t lose hope – be calm and patient while
educating them about your expectations and socially acceptable behavior.
Parenting a child
with mild disorder can be easier, giving them your positive attention.
