| What is the greatest challenge in ADHD parenting? | | | | and meant that they could all enjoy themselves |
| Very probably, it is the homework battle and all | | | | as a family once they had got homework out of |
| sorts of problems can arise if there is not a | | | | the way. |
| strategy or homework plan in place in your home. | | | | 4. Another challenge in ADHD parenting is actually |
| Here are five ideas that parents and friends of | | | | getting your kid to keep still while doing |
| mine have tried and they seem to help. | | | | homework as fidgeting and restlessness are all |
| 1. We need to set a timetable but we can make | | | | part of ADHD. One way round this is to get a |
| it easier by doing the following. We give plenty of | | | | stability ball or exercise ball and let him sit on that |
| warnings that homework is going to start so this | | | | while doing homework. Research actually shows |
| prepares the child for the activity which is always | | | | that while kids are moving in some way they can |
| at a set time during the day, in a quiet place | | | | focus and concentrate better. |
| away from distractions. This applies to other | | | | 5. Building breaks in and small rewards of healthy |
| areas of ADHD parenting where routines and | | | | snacks is also a great way to keep things moving. |
| structures are all known well ahead of time. | | | | This fits in nicely with rewards and consequences |
| 2. Be there! We should sit with the child and see | | | | which can be a great help in ADHD parenting. |
| that he gets it done without nagging. That means | | | | The other great challenge in ADHD parenting is |
| giving the child full attention and support and it | | | | trying out different medication options. You may |
| does not mean that we can check our emails | | | | have tried psychostimulants and might be worried |
| while we are doing this. | | | | about side effects such as loss of appetite and |
| 3. I know parents who cannot be there so they | | | | sleeplessness which is certainly going to have a |
| get high school kids they know to help their child | | | | knock on effect on homework. Maybe you should |
| with homework and of course sit with them while | | | | have a look at ADHD homeopathic remedies. |
| they do that. If this works, you can gradually | | | | They have no side effects and there are no |
| reduce the number of helper days. I know some | | | | health risks either. There is a lot of helpful |
| parents who found that this was really beneficial | | | | information on my website below. |