5 Tips To Crush The Holidays As The Parent Of An ADHD Child

Parents are always striving to make their kids’ holidays memorable. But, it isn’t always easy if your child struggles with an invisible disability like ADHD.

You may experience being besieged by unwanted and unhelpful advice, which may leave you feeling alone.

As you embark on this season of perpetual parties and family gatherings, there are some things to think about as you parent that can help you support your child to become their best self. 

5 parenting tips to make your ADHD kids’ holidays memorable. 

1. Don’t be afraid to change the plan to do what your ADHD child needs to thrive.

If you need to stay at an event for a short time, alter or reduce the planned activities for the day. You can even stay at a hotel instead of a family’s guest room. It’s OK.

Remember that environment has a profound effect on the child’s symptoms, and you want to set the child up for success.

2. Have a place or a pre-arranged strategy to allow for some space and escape advice. 

Give yourself a break when relatives and friends become too intense and have a ready network of support to reinforce that you’re doing your best and you’re working to help the child long term.

Rome was not built in a day.

3. Don’t be afraid to educate your family.

Maybe they need a copy of “Driven to Distraction” in their stocking? 

Don’t be shy about asking relatives and grandparents to try to understand or call them in advance to ask for support, not advice.

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