Supporting Kids With ADHD: Reducing Perfectionism With Care
Briefly

Perfectionism compounds struggles in children with ADHD, leading to anxiety and emotional challenges. Parental pressure can worsen symptoms of ADHD, making it crucial to foster supportive environments.
Authoritative parents who practice nurturing and support can help reduce emotional distress in children with ADHD, contrasting with authoritarian parents who impose strict standards and may exacerbate perfectionistic tendencies.
Nurturing support from parents encourages a growth mindset, allowing children to focus on progress over perfection, thus building resilience and self-acceptance despite the challenges of ADHD.
Validating emotions and rewarding effort, rather than merely praising success, creates a healthier emotional climate for children, fostering self-acceptance and reducing the pressures associated with perfectionism.
Read at Psychology Today
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