The ADHD Parenting Podcast Top Tips for a Successful Summer with your ADHD Child
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Apr 30, 2025 Explore top strategies for a successful summer with ADHD children! Discover how structured environments boost executive function and social skills. Learn practical tips on managing screen time while fostering outdoor play and real-life interactions. Consider the benefits of summer camps for developing independence and confidence. Unpack myths about ADHD medication during breaks and find community resources to support your child. Tune in for practical advice that can transform your family's summer experiences!
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Structure Is Critical
- Structure is essential for children with ADHD during summer to develop executive functioning skills.
- Leaving them unstructured leads to comfort zone behaviors that inhibit their skills and cause behavioral issues.
Choose One Consistent Camp
- Opt for one consistent summer camp rather than multiple to help kids with ADHD avoid social stress.
- Teens should explore local programs like rec departments or CITs, but realistic expectations about summer jobs are important.
Set Clear Screen Time Rules
- Establish clear screen time limits with your ADHD child before summer starts to avoid reactive parenting.
- Tie screen time to earning through meeting expectations; treat it as a privilege, not a right.