AEG Blog

After school and evenings are packed with activities for the average family.  Homework, sports, meals, more homework and trying to spend at least a little time together as a family means that every minute counts.  If there is a child with ADHD in the mix, then the evenings can become even more overwhelming.

ADDitude magazine has a list of suggestions for families seeking to better manage the after school and evening routine. ADHD Organization Help: 9 Strategies for Stress-Free Evenings at Home takes a look at some of the biggest challenges facing parents and children and offers practical solutions.

Their suggestions include:

• Focus on nutrition
• Consider early evening meds
• Be realistic
• Watch your words
• Run. Jump. Kick.

Their nine tips offer helpful and practical ideas for approaching the evening routine.  ADHD children and their parents may likely benefit from implementing one or more of these tested strategies.

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