ADHD Experts Podcast 564- A Summer to Remember: How to Set Behavioral Boundaries That Unlock Fun
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Jul 15, 2025 Dave Anderson, a senior psychologist at the ADHD and Behavior Disorder Center, shares insights on creating a balanced summer for kids with ADHD. He emphasizes setting clear behavioral boundaries to promote fun and structure. Anderson offers strategies for managing screen time and enhancing offline activities. He discusses how structured routines can help teens juggle jobs and leisure while fostering friendships through planned social engagements. Parents will find tips on supporting emotional regulation and building essential life skills.
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Set Boundaries to Unlock Fun
- Set behavioral boundaries with nurturance rather than strict control to unlock fun during summer.
- Use clear expectations and ignore initial resistance to establish effective structure.
Camp Schedule Model for Summer
- Summer camp schedules provide a proven model of balancing work and play for kids.
- Doing less preferred tasks early enables enjoying preferred activities later as a reward system.
Manage Summer Screen Time Wisely
- Manage technology with informed awareness of risks and benefits instead of panic.
- Establish no-screen zones, monitor content, and ensure screens don’t disrupt sleep or basic wellness.