Standing firm regarding house rules and being consistent with consequences can provide much needed structure. Go over rules and expectations with your child, making boundaries clear and consistent. I have also found using a countdown between activities helps ease transitions with my child. It is a good idea to review a daily schedule with your child the night before or that morning for clear expectations. Post the schedule in a central location of the house so everyone can review it (at my house it is on the fridge). Having a visual to reference point makes it easier for kids to stay organized and help make transitions less stressful. Visualize Your ScheduleĪt my house we have found it helpful to write up a daily schedule, weekly schedule, and monthly schedule. Staying on track with sleep and eating schedules can help prevent meltdowns due to your child being too tired or hungry, and can make even lazy days feel a bit more structured. It doesn’t need to be rigid, but it is good to have consistent wake-up times, meal times, snack times, and bedtimes. A daily routine can help keep kids on track. Without routine and schedule, kids with ADHD can get off focus and overwhelmed easily. For some inspiration, here are 50 Summer Bucket List Ideas. I always include my kids in this activity, it gives them some control and we all enjoy coming up with ideas. This is a good way to chart a (fun) course for the summer. Have an overall idea of what you want to accomplish during the summer.
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