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Monday, April 21, 2014

Big Huge Hug!

If you are a friend of DD, if she sees you on the street, chances are she will give you a huge hug.  She might even lift you off your feet, if you are short enough.  She will also want to hold your hand a lot while you are playing.  Kids with ADHD tend to be very physically affectionate.  This can be very nice for parents, but not always so nice for friends, especially new ones.

One of DD's good friends (now) almost wasn't a friend after DD repeatedly tried to grab her hand during a park playdate (with other children).    She only successfully made friends with the child in question after I discreetly pulled her aside and told her that "some big kids don't like to hold hands".

I've also pointed out to her that "some people don't like to be hugged"--like grandma who breaks a bone every time she gets out of her chair, and mommy who just doesn't like hugs.  But of course, as mom, I give and receive hugs freely with her because I know she needs them.

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