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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Your child deserves gifts as unique as she is. These presents — like a board game that teaches...
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How to Shut Down Unsolicited Advice... Nicely
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House Rules for the Holidays
Traveling or expecting house guests this holiday season? Here's why — and how — parents should define...
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“Every year, after my inevitable Christmas meltdown, I vow to start planning for the holidays in...
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10 Great Stocking Stuffers for Kids with ADHD
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The “Peanut Butter” Fix for Thoughtless Relatives
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Silent night? We wish! Check out these tips to help you survive th...
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15 Clever Gift Ideas for Kids with ADHD
No one knows our kids’ passions and wishes better than ADDitude caregivers and readers. Here, get our...
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Turn Holiday Hassles Into Holiday Hurrahs!
Use these tips to minimize holiday stress for children with ADHD. Help them enjoy the season fully —...
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An Anxious, Hyperactive Countdown to the Holidays
Merry, hyperactive Christmas from my impulsive, anxious child to yours! Here's how we're coping with...
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The Nightmare Before — and During — Halloween
This holiday of itchy costumes, flashing lights, strangers and candy can be a horror show, indeed,...
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“Many parents feel guilty if they don’t keep holiday traditions alive. Simple swaps, planning, and...
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The Best and Worst Gifts for Children with ADHD
Not every item on your child’s wish list is a wise or wonderful gift. Here, learn what other parents...
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ADHD Goes to the Museum
Loud crowds, long waits, and strict rules make museums daunting for some neurodivergent visitors....
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13 Healthy Responses to Family Drama
Family dynamics and drama cause holiday stress for many adults and children with ADHD. When seasonal...