Children with ADHD thrive when surrounded by adults who provide order and balance — those who offer a calming presence amid chaos. How to stay calm.
Rush-hour traffic, hungry kids, and mountains of homework make weeknights stressful for any parent. For parents of children with attention deficit disorder , the hours from school dismissal to bedtime can be overwhelming.strategies from experts, all of which have been road-tested by parents and kids.
Baked chicken; seasoned brown rice; carrot sticks and steamed broccoli or another deep-green vegetable; watermelon for dessert.Longer-acting medications to treat symptoms of ADHD, such as Ritalin and Concerta, are generally preferable to short-acting medication stimulants like Focalin because they don’t require dosing during the school day.
Make the routine clear by creating a chart or poster with your child. Have her write words about or draw illustrations of the things that need to be accomplished that day: feed the dog, go to soccer practice, and help prepare dinner.A common source of parental frustration is the length of time it takes a child to complete tasks. Some children can take a shower, brush teeth, and get into pajamas in 30 minutes, but maybe your child can’t.
When your child does something that helps the evening go more smoothly, acknowledge his contribution. Children feel valued when their actions are appreciated. Using phrases like, “Thanks for your help” or “I appreciate your cooperation,” makes a child feel good about himself.Children with ADHD thrive when surrounded by adults who provide order and balance — those who offer a calming presence amid chaos.
If your child takes medication, look for the “sleep window” — the time when he falls asleep with the least difficulty. “It is a period of about two hours after the noticeable effects of meds have worn off but during which there is enough stimulant effect to ward off the nervousness and hyperactivity of a nonmedicated mind,” says Glen Hogard, an ADHD coach.
Instead of saying, “You seem distracted,” try “Let’s work on finding a way to focus” or “I know homework isn’t fun, but we need to get it done. So let’s get focused.”
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