Avoid Holiday Havoc: Help for ADHD Children

Encourage Good Behavior

Commending a child's good behavior reminds him of his strengths and increases his confidence that he can manage whatever the holiday throws at him. One parent mentioned to me that her child became the hit of the party when he read a book of riddles to family members. Another dad told me that his child amazed the crowd with his magic tricks. Reminding a child of his past successes will set him up to succeed this year.

More on ADHD and Holidays:

ADHD Holiday Help: House Rules for Children

Keeping the Peace at Family Gatherings

ADHD Holiday Survival Guide

This article comes from the December 2004 - January 2005 Issue of ADDitude.

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