This is definitely a summer unlike any other. Learn how to manage activities for kids with ADHD -- and get their buy-in.
Identifying big, long-term goals for the summer won’t mean much without a plan to see them through. Routines help keep consistency, minimize reminding and nagging, and improve cooperation. With your family, devise a routine that values steadiness over rigidity, and predictability over restrictiveness. The routine should establish regular wake-up, bed, and meal times, as well as chunks of time throughout the day for activities, including screen time and socializing.
Once the plan is set, write down everything that is agreed upon, and keep it in a visible place – visual cues are so important for ADHD brains. Have a weekly family check-in to discuss upcoming plans and make any necessary adjustments.Too much screen time is by far the most pressing concern among parents this summer. Finding the right screen time balance is complicated for all families — especially now, when increased use of screens is normal and somewhat unavoidable.
Use screen time to meet your own needs, and think strategically about this when planning. Movies, games, TV shows, online activities, and video chats can help you juggle childcare while working from home.
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