Mornings
How to wake up in the morning is an essential (and challenging) skill for many kids with ADHD who don’t fall or stay asleep well at night. Use this advice to get your child up, moving, and to school on time.
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Happy Mornings Ahead
8 simple strategies to help you get your motley crew out the door on time, every time — and even fed...
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“Love Is the Answer for ADHD Mornings”
I want to scold Sarah, and tell her that her brother and sister are better behaved than she is, but I...
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Dear ADDitude: How Do I Get My Boys Under Control in the Morning?
"The mornings in our house are chaos no matter how much I prepare the night before. Clothes are out...
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Free Sample Schedules for Reliable Family Routines
For children with ADHD, reliable schedules and easy-to-follow routines can make a world of...
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The Kids Are All Late (for School)
Tired of feeling rushed, late, and unprepared — for every event, every time? Ease your family's time...
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Washed, Dressed, Fed, Brushed…and Late for School Again!
Getting my grade-school daughter out the door on time takes patience, persistence, and a solid...
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“Morning Is My Son’s Nemesis”
It's easy to forget that my son needs a morning routine — like most kids with ADHD — after he's had a...
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This Just In: How I Conquer My Daughter’s Morning Moods
Tidbits from the morning newspaper can put Lee on the path to a...
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When Alarm Clocks Fly: The Tools to Get You Out of Bed
Your child is not a morning person, we get it. So try these ADHD-friendly alarm clocks — with options...
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How to Keep Organized on School Mornings
Most parents agree: Weekday mornings are the worst! How do you get kids with attention deficit...
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Best Breakfast with Kids: The ADHD Benefits Are Real — and Delicious
High-protein breakfast foods help boost focus and mood all day long. Use these ADHD-friendly recipe...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Listen to “How to Become an Executive Function Detective at School and at Home” with Maureen Bechard, M.S., and Karen Huberty, M.Ed.
Tune in to listen as Maureen Bechard, M.S., and Karen Huberty, M.Ed., teach parents how to pinpoint...
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“How We Achieved Better Mornings by Welcoming Creativity into the Routine”
Routines are said to provide the all-important structure that children with ADHD need to thrive. But...
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Q: Our Child’s Problems Waking Up Make Our Mornings Miserable
Your teen has serious problems waking up. He sleeps through his alarms. When you try to rouse him,...
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“I Found the Solution for Morning Lateness, and It Sounds Amazing”
Few children with ADHD get out the door each morning without some degree of nagging, rushing, and/or...