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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Guest Blogs
“A Chorus of Calendar Reminders”
We thought the kids’ iPads — and their brilliant calendar reminders — would streamline our lives....
Mornings
Iced Marbles, Dog Kisses, and Other Creative Ways to Get Your Kid Out of Bed
When alarm clocks don't cut it, our readers use tickle monsters, late fees, phone privileges, and...
Guest Blogs
Routine to the Rescue: Homework for the Modern Family
Use this great tool to streamline after-school ...
Mornings
Happy Mornings Ahead
8 simple strategies to help you get your motley crew out the door on time, every time — and even fed...
Bedtime & Sleep
4 Get-to-Sleep Products for Restless Kids
When your child is wide awake but exhausted, try one of these four natural sleep aids reviewed by mom...
Meltdowns & Anger
How to Survive the After-School Witching Hour
He's tired, grouchy, and hungry. His meds are wearing off and school just ended, so he's headed your...
ADDitude Podcasts
Listen to “Why ADHDers Can’t Sleep—and What You Can Do About It” with Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.
Tune in to hear how ADHD impacts sleep and strategies for finally getting the res...
Free Downloads
Free Sample Schedule for Children with ADHD
Customize this hour-by-hour downloadable routine for your child — and make your mornings, homework...
Ask the Experts
Dear Organizing Coach: How Can I Manage the Morning Rush?
Getting kids out the door in the morning is a perennial parenting challenge — and ADHD doesn’t make...
Guest Blogs
This App Makes School Mornings Less Crazy
Daily routines and schedules can help kids with ADHD manage their priorities, and run smoothly. This...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach
Q: Why Does My Teen Blame Everyone But Himself?
Sometimes, when teens face challenges they feel unequipped to meet, they disengage. That may mean...
Rewards & Consequences
Book Review: 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD
"The reality is that love and logic are not sufficient when you are dealing with inconsistencies,...
On-Demand Webinars
Free Webinar Replay: Ready, Set, Work: Help Students Fight Procrastination and Get to Work
Cindy Goldrich explains how to help your child start work in a tim...
Teens with ADHD
Seriously, Why Won’t My Teen Sleep?
Your teen would love nothing more than to stay up all night playing video games or reading a fantasy...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach
Q: My Teen Gets Too Distracted When Doing Homework on the Computer!
High schools today assume that students will receive and complete assignments in the Cloud. This...