Schedules & Routines
It’s a fact that children with ADHD do better with a consistent daily routine — a schedule for morning, after school, and bedtime with expectations, time tables, and transitions spelled out. Here’s how to develop one.
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Ask the Experts
Q: “What Are the Essential Components of a Good School Planner?”
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Caregiver Blogs
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High School
How to Succeed in High School with ADHD: A Teen’s Guide
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Free Sample Schedule for Children with ADHD
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Schedules & Routines
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Sleep & Mornings
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Say goodbye to frazzled mornings with alarms designed with the ADHD brain in mind. You'll never sleep...
Mornings
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Sleep Disorders
What Comes First: ADHD or Sleep Problems?
Insufficient sleep makes almost every psychological problem worse. This is particularly true for...
Ask the Experts
Q: “We Need an After-School Routine to Ease the Transition to Homework.”
“Kids with ADHD need an after-school routine with built-in decompression time. An alarm for 40...
Guest Blogs
“I Found the Solution for Morning Lateness, and It Sounds Amazing”
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Schedules & Routines
Why Task Switching is Difficult for ADHD Brains — and 7 Ways to Smooth Transitions
There’s a lot more to task switching and transitions than meets the eye. ADHD-related issues with...
Teens with ADHD
Time Management for Teens: “Scheduling is Power”
Teens have a lot to juggle between school and activities, but it can be made even more difficult if...
Bedtime & Sleep
Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions
Sleeping problems in teens with ADHD are common — and exhausting. The negative outcomes of poor sleep...
Mornings
The Secret to No-Nag, Never-Late Mornings
Learn from this mom, who invented a morning routine with this beautiful result: "My morning nagging...