Calm Parenting Podcast ADHD Neurodivergent Kids & Adults: 10 Ways to Improve Focus & Executive Function (And Stop Homework Battles!) #518
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Sep 14, 2025 Unlock the secrets to helping neurodivergent kids tackle homework without tears! Discover how movement and creativity can enhance focus and executive function. Learn innovative strategies like outdoor learning and music to create a stress-free learning environment. Short missions and varied study locations inspire a love for learning, making homework feel less like a battle. Embrace the unique strengths of ADHD brains and transform your approach to homework with fun and engaging methods!
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Prime Brains With A Post-School Mission
- Give kids a post-school mission that they control to rebuild autonomy after a long day at school.
- Use simple tactile or responsibility tasks like organizing, treasure hunts, or small adult-style chores to transition them.
Do Homework Outside To Reset Focus
- Take homework outside or combine it with fresh-air activities to change mood and stimulate learning.
- Lead outings, pack snacks, and use movement or novel locations to make focus feel easier and fun.
Weird Places Made Homework Engaging
- Kirk shares creative childhood tactics like doing schoolwork in drainage ditches or with flashlights to make learning novel.
- He found that the unusual setting stimulated engagement and made tasks more appealing.