Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective

#194: ADHD and Hygiene: How to Problem-Solve Daily Struggles Together

Apr 21, 2025

Struggling with daily hygiene battles for your ADHD child? Discover practical strategies to simplify routines like teeth brushing and showering. Learn how to tackle executive function challenges while fostering independence. Hear about creative solutions from listeners, including fun hygiene methods and visual tools like the Time Timer. These insights turn hygiene tasks into less of a struggle, making them more engaging and manageable for kids. Say goodbye to power struggles and hello to smoother daily routines!

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INSIGHT

Executive Function Challenges in Hygiene

Kids with ADHD struggle with executive function skills like initiation, working memory, and attention regulation, impacting hygiene routines.
Consistent, repetitive tasks can be both helpful and challenging for ADHD brains due to this executive function paradox.

ADVICE

Simplify and Schedule Hygiene Tasks

Break hygiene tasks into smaller steps and set routines at consistent times every day.
Simplify products and reduce visual overwhelm to help children stay focused and complete their routines.

ADVICE

Use Visuals and Timers Effectively

Use visual aids like checklists and timers to make hygiene steps clear and manageable.
Teach your child how to use these tools actively instead of just placing them, fostering independence.

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SHINING WITH ADHD

#194: ADHD and Hygiene: How to Problem-Solve Daily Struggles Together

The Childhood Collective

4/23/2025

SUMMARY

Struggling to get your child to brush their teeth, put on deodorant, or take a shower without a battle? You’re not alone! In today’s episode of Shining with ADHD, we’re talking all about hygiene—and how to make it easier for kids with ADHD. We’re sharing practical strategies, tackling sensory sensitivities, and sharing real tips from our listeners that have actually worked in their homes. Tune in for a collaborative, problem-solving approach that will help your child build independence (without the daily power struggles)!

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.

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