Effective ADHD Parenting Tips for Families
Structuring routines, involving the whole family in activities, using specific language, offering choices, and managing sibling rivalry are key strategies for parents dealing with ADHD. Visual aids and clear communication help in creating a positive environment at home. De-escalation strategies are essential for handling challenging situations effectively.
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Parental Tips for ADHD Delivered by Louise King Pupil Support Services
Routine Routine needs to be structured, predictable. This will help with getting them ready for school/activities/clubs/visits etc. Visual examples can be as simple as it needs to be. Can tie it in with rewards etc. Can be visual or words dependant on the age of the child. Morning Routine Evening Routine Get up when mum/dad ask me too. Have a shower. Get dressed. Eat breakfast. Clean teeth. Get changed from my school uniform. Do my homework. Eat Tea. Complete any jobs. Watch TV Ipad Time
Family Rules Every member of the family should be involved and encouraged to participate, this will help with a sense of belonging and being involved. Image result for family rules ideas Image result for family rules ideas
Family Activities Encourage all members to think of things they would like to do as a family and make regular/set time for this to happen. Image result for family activities jar Image result for family activities jar
Specific Language Be very clear on what you want from the child I am looking for , we are looking for . Avoid using no or don t as these can often act as triggers instead of Don t throw the cars in the box try Let s see you put the cars in the box Don t bang your spoon on the table try Let s see how quietly you can put your spoon down Don t throw balls in the house try Balls are for outside because there are lots of things that can get broken inside .
Offering Choices Children like to feel that they are either in control or have some control You can have toast or Weetabix for breakfast You can watch 15 minutes of TV or 15 minutes iPad time . Make it clear that if they don t choose within a certain time you will then choose for them. Give them take up time to think. If the adult has to make the choice try saying You had enough time to choose and you didn t. You gave me the choice so I have chosen this .
Sibling Rivalry Image result for parenting tips for siblings
De-Escalation Strategies https://i.pinimg.com/750x/91/a4/5d/91a45de85f38069b6940716601083cf7.jpg
Timers Timers can be used for a variety of things . Help with homework/jobs make it fun Let s see if you can tidy your toys away in 2 minutes You have 5 minutes of homework then a 2 minute break . Image result for use of timers for ADHD children Image result for use of timers for ADHD children Image result for use of timers for ADHD children
Brain/Movement Breaks These are really important and can be done very easily inside or outside dependant on weather/environment. https://i.pinimg.com/750x/aa/39/f9/aa39f960097f0ac3d7aae1f43d04b10b.jpg
Breathing Breathing is very useful for all concerned. It can be used for all involved to take some time to stop and think. https://i.pinimg.com/750x/bd/e0/5f/bde05f310c60e0d529860ae5d5e7eccf.jpg
Bedtime Routine Sleep is so important for everyone, if you don t have adequate sleep this will affect attention/learning/behaviour. Bedtime should be consistent even on weekends and school holidays Have a wind down hour as part of your routine. During this time try dimmed lights and no electric devises. A quiet/relaxing activity . Music/reading/story https://i.pinimg.com/750x/7a/9a/ce/7a9ace940ebaec5b88eea390c88b8d7e.jpg
30 Positives https://i.pinimg.com/750x/5f/a9/aa/5fa9aaea1c7a59fa665348477731d41f.jpg
