How to make mornings easier for ADHD brains

Mornings can be chaos, especially when neurodivergence is part of the mix — for your kids or for you. This week, we’re joined by Jon Zeitlin from HabitCoach, who’s been in the thick of it. Jon and his son both have ADHD, so they’ve had to build routines that work for brains like theirs. Spoiler: It starts the night before.

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Related resources

• 8 ways to make school morning routines easier
• For neurodivergent parents: Podcast “Tips from an ADHD Coach” on finding your morning momentum
• Download: Picture schedules for daily routines

Timestamps

(06:17) What’s on your morning to-do list?
(08:37) Why is the morning routine harder for kids with ADHD or executive function challenges?
(15:51) Strategies to make mornings easier

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