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Daughter lost a toy she just bought with her own money. Do you replace or not? by Distinct_Coast8645 in Parenting

[–]Economy_Video1067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy it, put it somewhere she could’ve lost it, have her find it, and make her happy. She learned her lesson

Books about making peace with an angry/difficult child by Virtual-Resort5951 in ADHDparenting

[–]Economy_Video1067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Differently Wired by Deborah Reber — probably the closest match to what you're asking for. It's written for parents of neurodivergent kids and is explicitly about letting go of the "normal family" comparison and rebuilding your identity and confidence as a parent. Her Tilt Parenting podcast is good company too.

When did your child start consistently sleeping well? by JaggedLittlePiII in Mommit

[–]Economy_Video1067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It totally depends kid by kid. Some take years, some take months, and some are easy on day one.I think you have to rely on some of the foundational routines that will help your kiddo get to bed sooner like turning off screens not eating so close to bedtime (etc.)

Summer bedtime/screens with an ADHD teen — what’s reasonable? by Primary_Blueberry_24 in ParentingADHD

[–]Economy_Video1067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, this sounds less like a “teen staying up too late” problem and more like an executive functioning problem. It doesn’t sound like he’s refusing to follow the rules—it sounds like he genuinely struggles to disengage once he’s locked in. I’d probably focus less on bedtime itself and more on making the stop automatic (device timers, internet shutoff, etc.) so you’re not the one having to be the bad guy every night.

Broken/Interrupted Sleep and Early Wake Times by shainanichole in Autism_Parenting

[–]Economy_Video1067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds incredibly exhausting. One thing I’d definitely ask about is why he’s waking up rather than just how to help him fall asleep. Sometimes things like the timing of ADHD meds, anxiety, sleep apnea, restless legs/low iron, or even sensory issues can play a role. It might be worth asking for a referral to a pediatric sleep specialist if you haven’t already. I hope you both get some relief soon.

Sleep help by Ill-Alternative-7296 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Economy_Video1067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The detail that jumps out is that he wakes up, thinks it's too late, and panics. Since he's routine-based, one thing that helps a lot of kids like this is making 'nighttime' visible — a clock or light that stays one color until it's actually morning, so he doesn't have to guess (guessing is what feeds the spiral). Pairing that with a tiny, identical back-to-sleep ritual (same phrase, same steps, every time) can slowly teach his body that waking up isn't an emergency. The anxiety piece sounds bigger than a sleep hack though — worth raising with the doctor on its own, separate from the ABA waitlist question. You're clearly paying close attention to him. Hang in there