ADHD of the Christian Kind
ADHD of the Christian Kind

Christian ADHD Parenting Lists

"Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up,
just as in fact you have been doing."
1 Thessalonians 5:11

elem-adhd@welovegod.org
highschool-adhd@welovegod.org

Introduction

As Christians, we face special challenges: we desire to remain true to the Word of God, yet find that traditional methods of child training often do not yield the fruit normally expected.

Membership is by approval only, to maintain the privacy of its members and create a safe environment for Christian parents to discuss their experiences with their ADD/ADHD children.

Before asking for membership, please read each list description below and make sure you can adhere to the rules and requirements.

Description

The purpose of the Christian ADHD Parenting Lists is to encourage one another as we face the many challenges of raising these special children, providing emotional and spiritual support as brothers and sisters in Christ. An integral part of the Lists is the Prayer & Fasting. We pray for one another as needs and challenges arise in our lives.

The Christian ADHD Parenting Lists have been divided into two groups because of list email volume; you may subscribe to both of the lists if you so choose. If you need to limit your email volume, then it might be best to limit yourself to the one list that best fits your needs according to the age of your ADHD child(ren).

Topics discussed include (but definitely are not limited to):

  • Diagnosis
  • Co-existing conditions
  • Medications
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Diets
  • School choices and methods
  • Discipline
  • Chores
  • Behavior
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Parenting problems and solutions
  • Family difficulties
  • Siblings
  • ADHD resources
  • Prayer and Scriptures for encouragement

Membership Requirements/List Rules/Netiquette

  1. Born Again Christian: If you are born again, you have decided to follow Jesus, and have accepted His free gift of salvation. You have asked God to forgive you for your sins. This list is for those of you who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; this is evidenced by a confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life and a walk that reflects this relationship. If you do not feel you can honestly declare this before God and the other list members, you might feel more comfortable with a different e-mail list. If you are not sure, please feel free to email us, and we will be glad to discuss salvation with you.. For more information on what it means to be a "Christian", please visit Words We All Should Know.
  2. ADHD: This list is for those who have ADHD or a spouse with ADHD. Professional diagnosis is not required -- many are undiagnosed but meet the criteria for ADHD diagnosis.
  3. Introduction Required: You need to send in an introduction (see below). This will be posted to the List when your membership is approved.
  4. ***AOL users: By joining this list, you agree not to report any emails from this list as SPAM to AOL.
  5. Confidentiality: All messages that go through the list are confidential and not to be shared with another individual except spouses. If you are using a work computer for list emails, delete all messages after reading. Consider all list messages copyrighted and the property of their authors.
  6. Conflict Resolution: Conflict resolution takes place offlist. Contact the List Moderator or List Owner if you have a conflict with another list member or a concern about another list member's posts to the list. Do not post any private messages you receive to the list.
  7. No harsh posts or flaming: You must be mature enough to discuss all the aspects of ADHD, life challenges, spiritual topics, and treatments without condemning others for their choices.
  8. No Selling: You may not join this list to sell anything. As Christians, we are not to take advantage of others when they are vulnerable. NO SELLING or business messages of any kind!
  9. Email Address: You must have your own e-mail address. You may not subscribe using a friend's, co-worker's, or business' (unless it is a dedicated e-mail address--yours alone) e-mail address. If you receive emails at work, delete them after reading and then delete from Trash in email software program.
  10. Careful Posting: Please prayerfully consider your messages before sending. Try to keep your messages uplifting and encouraging.

    11. Thank you for carefully considering your part in the Christian ADHD Parenting List before requesting membership.

    Michele Haynes
    List Administrator

    "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances,
    for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

    How to Join

    The Christian ADHD Parenting Lists: elem-adhd and highschool-adhd are located on a free Christian listserver: elem-adhd and highschool-adhd. Your email address will remain private and will not be disclosed to any third parties. Only list moderators have access to the member list.

    Before your membership can be approved, we need you to fill out the appropriate form below. After you fill out the form and click the Submit button, you should be taken directly to the subscribe page on Associate.com for this list. If you want to read messages online only and do not want to receive messages via email, you will need to register with Associate.com. You are not required to register with Associate.com if you want to receive individual messages or the digest compilation of messages every few days.

    Choose your Parenting List
    elem-adhd@welovegod.org (ages 2-11)
    highschool-adhd@welovegod.org (ages 12-18)


    elem-adhd@welovegod.org (ages 2-11)

    Please complete the form below and click on the "Submit" button to send your Introduction/Testimony to the List Moderator for approval. Your Introduction/Testimony will be forwarded to the list when you are subscribed so the other list members can meet you.

    Personal Information

    First Name:

    E-mail:

    Introduction & Testimony

    Please share a brief testimony of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Example: I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior in 1984 after hearing a speaker on the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I have followed Him for 18 years.

    Family information -- who is ADHD in your family; children's sexes and ages (please do not use their names) -- as much as you feel comfortable sharing:

    Send Introduction/Testimony

    Delivery Methods: Please choose how you would like to receive list emails:

    Check the box to indicate that you agree to the List Rules.

    After you click on "Submit" you will be automatically taken to the Subscribe page on Associate.com so you can subscribe to the list itself.

    If you are not taken to the Associate.com subscribe page, click on http://www.associate.com/groups/elem-adhd.

    highschool-adhd@welovegod.org (ages 12-18)

    Please complete the form below and click on the "Submit" button to send your Introduction/Testimony to the List Moderator for approval. Your Introduction/Testimony will be forwarded to the list when you are subscribed so the other list members can meet you.

    Personal Information

    First Name:

    E-mail:

    Introduction & Testimony

    Please share a brief testimony of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Example: I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior in 1984 after hearing a speaker on the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I have followed Him for 18 years.

    Family information -- who is ADHD in your family; children's sexes and ages (please do not use their names) -- as much as you feel comfortable sharing:

    Send Introduction/Testimony

    Delivery Methods: Please choose how you would like to receive list emails:

    Check the box to indicate that you agree to the List Rules.

    After you click on "Submit" you will be automatically taken to the Subscribe page on Associate.com so you can subscribe to the list itself.

    If you are not taken to the Associate.com subscribe page, click on http://www.associate.com/groups/highschool-adhd.

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