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Many clinicians find it easier to tell parents their child has a brain-based disorder than suggest parenting changes. Jennifer Harris (psychiatrist)

Hurt people hurt people.

The best inheritance  parents can give their children is a few minutes of their time each day.

The more 2 parents differ in their approaches to discipline, the more likely it leads to trouble for the child.

Early intervention is always better than crisis management - but it is never too late to do the right thing.

If there is no relationship - nothing else matters !

Children mimic well. They catch what they see better than they follow what they hear.

Simple rules adhered to when children are young can prevent more serious problems later.

Children fare better when expectations on them are clear and firm.

When a child is disregulated - is the time parents need to be regulated.

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Common Reactions of Parents Managing Children with FASDanger

  • anger
  • hopelessness
  • guilt
  • frustration
  • withdraws
  • “why me?”
  • overwhelmed

None of these feelings resolve the problem!

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