ADHD Experts Podcast 312- A Parent’s Guide to Summer Routines, Screen Limits, and Safe Social Outings
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Jul 14, 2020 
Sharon Saline, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, shares her insights on managing summer for children with ADHD. She discusses practical strategies for establishing effective routines and balancing screen time. Saline emphasizes the importance of empathy in navigating children's feelings of anxiety and frustration during the summer months. She also highlights the value of open family communication and accountability, alongside techniques for fostering safe peer interactions. Her advice aims to empower families during challenging times.
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ADHD Kids Struggle with Change
- Kids with ADHD struggle with flexibility, impulse control, and emotional regulation which worsens adaptation to change.
- Loss of usual activities leads to grief, anxiety, and behavioral issues in these children.
Empathize and Collaborate with Kids
- Use empathy to address kids' big feelings, reflecting and validating their emotions.
- Collaborate with kids to create solutions and use planned calming strategies.
Manage Anxiety with Validation
- Validate children's anxiety and depression while teaching coping skills to manage feelings.
- Use information and planning to ease fears about COVID and social changes.
