This journey has also been very challenging for us as parents. Over the past three years, we've adapted our parenting approach and family dynamics to better support children’s growth.
Parent-Child Dynamics
In the past, to be honest, we were quite strict as parents, often setting high expectations for the kids. I still remember when Nick was preparing for the RCM Level 5 piano exam at just seven years old, he practiced almost over two hours each day. If he made mistakes, we would sometimes lose patience.
With tics being identified, after reading books and research articles, we decided to adjust our communication style. We realized our kids were already putting in their best efforts, so we shifted our focus to...
School Engagement
It’s crucial to build strong relationships with teachers. To create more opportunities to engage with the school and foster closer connections, I volunteered as a room parent every year.
We encountered a variety of teaching styles along the way..
Diet Adjustment
We made significant changes to our family’s diet to better support our child’s needs. As many parents of kids with tics may know, certain foods can trigger or worsen symptoms, so we took a proactive approach to identify and eliminate problematic items.
For example, chocolate, candy, and milk tea are now completely off the table. Although we allowed small amounts on occasion—like when they really wanted to try milk tea..