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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would not let her over. My responsibility is to my own child, not my niece, and you said the niece is a bad influence. It’s not your job to raise your sister’s kid. [b]Maybe if she spent more time with her she’d work harder to get her behavior under control[/b]. [/quote]

To this poster - your response is not helpful and rings of someone who doesn't know what it's like to have an ADHD child.  Your comment highlighted above is totally insensitive and out of line.  Society in general always blames the mother, but I'd hope that on a special needs board, posters would be more supportive.  It's not the mother's fault, this child has a neuro-difference.  I applaud the OP for trying to give her sister a break.

OP - Please do not listen to this poster.  Your sister really needs the break.  It's really hard to have a child like this.  I'd second that it sounds like medication would help your niece a lot.

As far as what to do with the niece, I'd suggest structured outings, like taking the girls to a playground or trampoline park.  If you can't take them somewhere, have structured time at home - like buy a craft kit or designate time to play a specific board game or something.  Don't be afraid of slotting in a TV break if she's over for a few hours.  Unstructured time like this is tough with kids like this and positive discipline alone won't be enough.  [/quote]

No, I do not blame the mother for the child's ADHD. But it seemed OP was saying her sister was slow in getting Niece treatment. Maybe if OP is relieving the burden SO much from the sister, Sister doesn't realize just how bad things are, so isn't moved to work faster/push harder to get Niece treatment. [/quote]

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