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Q: I have a grandson who has ADHD, he is not wanting to brush his teeth, or take a bath, how can I help

I have a grandson who will soon be 10 and he has ADHD, but still gets in trouble at school and home. His mama and dad are divorced and he goes back and forth to stay with each parent. But lately he has not wanted to brush his teeth or take a bath, and it doesn't seem to bother him. His mama is tired of having to remind him to do the things, so she has decided not to which really bothers me, I am a clean freak and also to think that he might think that his mother doesn't care. But also he doesn't talk about his friends, he does play with a neighbor which is alot younger that him. He has no hobbies. His dad is in the Navy and doesn't take much time with him when they are together, he has a girlfriend right now. My daughter says thinks like, do you want to go live with your daddy or i can wait until you go see him, i need a break. I live out of town and can not help her. I know it is hard and you feel like giving it up but I have tried and tried to tell her that she has to be the one that keeps him on the right track, all they do is shout and each other, and then my grandson slams his bedroom door. when he comes to my house , I don't have as much problem with him, but what really worries me, as he get older and she has no control. Tell me what I can do and help my daughter so she doesn't think that she is a bad parent. thanks

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12/14/08 11:21pm

I have raised 4 ADHD children.  the doctor that diagnosed my children did not bother to tell me that adhd chldren more often than not are also oppositional defiant and conduct disordered.  I have found out that there is a genetic link between ADHD AND DYSLEXIA (on a dyslexic.org website.unfortionately do not remember the exact site.) This connection is a new one I think i found it when it first came out about 2 yrs ago. and am sure most doctors do not know about it either. 

Your daughter needs to get herself checked for ADHD as well. BY LUCINDA BASSETT. 

YOUR DAUGHTER NEEDS TO KNOW THAT SHE IS NOT ALONE.  This program helped me and can help you with your NEAT FREAK habbts as well as your daughter and grandson. IT'S MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THAT PEOPLE WITH ADHD  ARE DEPRESSED AND HAVE HIGH ANXIETY LEVELS BECAUSE NO ONE UNDERSTANDS OR WANTS TO UNDRESTAND THE COMPLEX AND EUNIQUE SITUATION THAT WE ARE IN AND DEAL WITH ON A DAILY BASIS.  LET ME KNOW IF YOU TRY LUCINDAS PROGRAM AND IF IT WORKS FOR YOUR FAMILY

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By debbie— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 12/14/08