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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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
How I Fixed My Family’s Morning Routine
A smart morning routine — thoughtfully planned and religiously executed — can reduce your family’s...
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...
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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...
Free 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...
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?...
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Our After-School Routine
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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
Why Children with ADHD Hate Bedtime: Solutions to ADHD Sleep Problems
Why does ADHD bring sleep problems? The ADHD brain is hypersensitive to external stimuli. This is...
Bedtime & Sleep
Simple Sleep Strategies for Kids with ADHD
Help your child get restful sleep...
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?...
Ask the Experts
Q: “When I Check Homework and Schedules, My Teen Calls Me a Nag!”
When I check homework assignments or activities in her calendar, my ADHD teen says I’m nagging. But...