Inspirational Quotes for ADHD Parenting

On these crisp, fall mornings, I like to take an hour to myself after the kids get off to school and just read and enjoy a cup of coffee. During my reading this morning, I came across a quote which I thought was especially poignant for our ADHD kiddos. It’s a quote from Albert Einstein and it goes like this:

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

My daughter Caitlin is this fish. She doesn’t always stay focused or self-soothe or abide by others’ social cues. But that’s not because she’s not good enough; she’s just sometimes in the wrong element.

When things get tough for Caitlin, we’ve found that her creative side can be her best partner. We can go from tantrum to smiles in less than five minutes if we’re able to give her art supplies like her favorite markers and a sketch pad. Art puts Caitlin back in her water.

What can you do to put your child back in their water?

And let’s not forget about inspiring our kids! I’ve pulled a few of my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes for you to share with your family. I hope that they will offer inspiration for your children when they need it the most!
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My favorites by Dr. Seuss

• You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
• You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so…get on your way!
• Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.
• Why fit in when you were born to stand out?

And finally…

• Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

Have a great day, everyone!