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[quote=Anonymous]16. ADHD - inattentive.

I do my best not to micromanage and hover. But: He loses planners and notebooks. Forgets about tests and homework. Leaves his instrument and PE uniform at home. Goes to therapy but is now "bored" with it. I've been looking for an EF coach, which I am hoping will help. And I am trying to get him to try meds, but his friends have him convinced that's "doing drugs."

Normal routine is: school - hang out around school w/friends, maybe grab a snack nearby - walk home - grab another snack - review planner - homework.

But now: He gets angry when I ask about homework. Doesn't want breakfast or lunch made for him -- that's fine. Independence is good! But he's just so forceful about it. Trying to not let it get under my skin -- we talk about how being rude (swearing at me, sighing loudly when I speak, rolling eyes, walking away) is hurtful.

I can only take so much. Last week after dropping him at school, I broke down and cried - two days in a row. And today I cried after he rushed out the door to walk. I'm apparently not allowed to give him a goodbye hug anymore. Maybe I just need to accept things for now, keep him in therapy, and do some self care (what?!) for myself. I'm overwhelmed after years of this.

Suggestions? How do you get through to your kid in times like this? I'm hoping it is a phase; it just feels so big right now.[/quote]

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