It’s important to balance the freedom summer affords with the structure an individual with ADHD needs to feel comfortable and succeed.
A Reader Answersthing. There are some days I feel I still have a toddler in my house – I have to tell my son what he needs to do to get ready for every activity one step at a time, rather than a list like I do for my 8-year-old daughter.
As for the defiance, this time of year is difficult for many kids that thrive having a structured schedule. Schools are finished with testing, so homework has lessened and students have more free time. I find it helpful during these lax days of school to share with my son the schedule and expectations for the summer. That way, he can start to prepare himself for the changes. I try to keep summer activities at the same time everyday, to help create some structure during a very unstructured time.
We also purchased a summer pass to our local pool. We make daily visits to the pool so my son has time to play in the water, as well as practice his swimming strokes in the deep part of the pool. He actually swims better in the deep part – I think it’s because he’s more buoyant in the deeper water. For the time being, until he gets really strong, I’ll be staying with him. Anyway, this daily exercise routine helps him burn energy and makes him calmer when we move on to other activities.
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