Family Travel & Holidays
Family travel — for holidays or even fun vacations — can be quite stressful for children with ADHD who resist change and need their daily, consistent routines. Learn how to enjoy family travel without upending your child’s whole life.
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Family Travel & Holidays
When the Tinsel Hits the Fan: How to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns
Routines are therapeutic for children with ADHD, who benefit from clear expectations and reliable...
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Happy Holidays – Really!
Four easy ways for ADHD adults to get organized, simplify life, and better manage gift-giving this...
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‘Twas the Night Before an ADHD Christmas
How does Mr. Claus do it all during the holidays? With caffeine, forgetting a few names, and some...
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5 Inspirations for Desperate Santas
Technology has catapulted forward, but the best gifts actually haven’t changed that much since we...
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Our Family Road Trip Game: Name Five Things That Annoy Dad?
With all six of us in the car, I’ll play any game that keeps everyone from bickering for a few...
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Decorating… Exploded In My ADHD House
And so it begins. The ADHD Christmas decorating, wreath-building, cookie-baking, and present-hiding...
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When Family Gatherings Meet ADHD: A Gameplan
You love your family. But the idea of gathering everyone together fills you with dread. It doesn’t...
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“The Family You Choose”
When certain acquaintances trashed my parenting on Facebook, I turned to the friends who love my...
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A Texas Summer Without TV? Let’s Get Real
Summer vacation is in full swing, and the heat is unbearable — and sometimes the boredom is, too. How...
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When July Explodes: Sensitive Kids on an Overstimulating Holiday
The hot sun. The explosive noise. The blinding light show. How to actually enjoy Independence Day...
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“My Eight-Step Plan for a Holly Jolly Holiday”
When your child has behavior challenges, you need strategies in hand to handle the holiday break from...
Family Travel & Holidays
ADDitude Asked: What is your most memorable holiday mishap?
We asked our reader panel: What is the most memorable holiday mishap caused (or made worse) by...
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‘Tis The Season for ADHD-Friendly Gifts
Deck the halls with ADHD-friendly gifts. Discover which products and tools will best suit the kids...
Family Travel & Holidays
Keeping the Peace at Holiday Gatherings
Sometimes having a child with ADHD can make get-togethers stressful. Follow these strategies for...
Family Travel & Holidays
Turn Holiday Hassles Into Holiday Hurrahs!
Use these tips to minimize holiday stress for children with ADHD. Help them enjoy the season fully —...