How do you talk to your kids about their ADD diagnosis? What you say to them can have a lasting effect on their self-esteem and their ability to transcend many difficulties they may face in the future.
I wrote a poem titled, Lucky me, I Have ADD. It's included here, in my blog, so you can read it to your children, and let them know how awesome they truely are!
Lucky Me, I have ADD
By Diane Ladd
My brain is fast, my brain is cool, it helps me when I play,
It makes up stories and remembers stuff, that I did yesterday,
Sometimes, now, when I'm in class, my teacher calls on me,
My brain is playing ball outside, that's were it wants to be.
My brain is quick and loves to learn about frogs and riding my bike,
But it doesn't listen to "the talk" about things I just don't like,
My Mom explains whats going on. She says, "You have ADD!
Your lucky because this makes you smart, creative and fun, like me!
"Your big blue eyes came from your dad, they sparkle and they shine,
Be thrilled to know your awesome brain learns differently, like mine!"
So now I'm learning to use my brain, they way it loves to be,
And now I know my brain is great - 'cause I have ADD!
