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: “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...
Ask the Experts
Q: “How Do I Teach My Teen Life Skills?”
“To start teaching your son life skills, pinpoint certain chores or responsibilities he can do that...
Caregiver Blogs
“How to Smooth the Time & Space Between Daily Activities: Transition Tips for Parents”
"Even a transition that seems small can have a big impact on our kids with ADHD. But with a bit of...
Mornings
Q: “How Do I Avoid Rushing and Stressing Out My Teen Every Morning?”
Beat the morning rush by collaborating with your family, setting non-negotiables, and letting...
Ask the Experts
Q: “Can Any Alarm Clock Clobber My Child’s ADHD in the Morning?”
Does your child sleep through their alarm? Push Snooze countless times? Resist all wake-up calls?...
Mornings
Rise and Sigh: Morning (and Evening) Routines to Reinforce Calm
Getting to school on time requires top-notch executive functions, time management, and focus. Which...
Mornings
Nix Morning Chaos with This Two-Part Routine
If your mornings constantly feel chaotic, then it may be time to establish a bit of routine. Learn...
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...
Afternoons
Two Ws and an H: Establishing a Homework Routine
Tired of disorganization when it comes to your child's homework routine? Learn how answering "When?...
Mornings
How I Fixed My Family’s Morning Routine
A smart morning routine — thoughtfully planned and religiously executed — can reduce your family’s...
Free Parenting Downloads
Free Sample Schedule for Children with ADHD
Customize this hour-by-hour downloadable routine for your child — and make your mornings, homework...
Homework & Studying
The After-School Homework Routine You Need to Try
Executive functions go berserk trying to keep up with homework assignments, deadlines, and problem...
Guest Blogs
Our After-School Routine
Any change — even changes for the better — can be stressful for our kids...
Schedules & Routines
The Trickiest Transitions for Our Kids — and Proven Remedies
Hyperfocus, time blindness, and emotional dysregulation all hijack a child’s ability to transition...
Bedtime & Sleep
“We Have a Constant Supply of Melatonin on Hand”
Does your child have a hard time winding down for bed and falling asleep? Staying asleep all night?...