[sole searching]

My son suffers from ADHD i suffer from Bipolar so far I think i am handling things well but could use some help. Iam a single mom i work two shifts not home but an hour a day monday through thursday. fridays iam home roughly about 7 hours and saturdays and sunday all day i get with my son. Weekends we clean the house. I am starting a log for daily chores and daily activities starting tommorow morning. Trying to be supportive of my son and trying really hard to relate which isn't really all that hard because i grew up with the ADHD diagnosis myself. He is having alot of issues of bullying at school i have already talk with his principle. Does anyone have any other suggestions that i can use to help him with this struggle to understand himself and help my family understand him?

[Junerain]

Sounds like you ARE handling things well, you are trying your best and reaching out here Sounds difficult..

Here is a website for parents of ADHD children, complete with a MESSAGE BOARD just like this one, great to bounce ideas off with others

http://www.adhdnews.com/

[TheDeliciousDish]

It sounds to me like you're doing all you can do too! Chores and daily activities will be good for him. It will get him in the habit early of cleaning his living space so that once he's out on his own, it will be second nature for him. For me, it's been an adventure and a half, and has taken me 5 years away from home and my girlfriend to whip me into something closely resembling shape. Since you're not home a lot, I would recommend getting him a puppy or kitty if possible. Having an animal around will provide companionship for him if you're not around, and it helps to teach responsibility.

As far as him understanding himself, I'd talk to him and see if there are any activities he'd like to become involved in, and be supportive of them. Growing up is the time to figure out what you like to do, because once you're on your own... there's quite a bit less time for that. For getting your family to understand him, well... I'd say just plan family nights and activities for the weekends (which you seem to be doing already), and try to see him in as natural of a situation as possible.

[jusmewho]

How is it going so far with your recent changes?
Good Luck... I hope all is well with you and your son.