SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #158: Balancing Structure & Flexibility: Summer Strategies for Kids with ADHD
The Childhood Collective
5/29/2024
SUMMARYPopsicles aren’t the only thing that can melt down in the summer. Our kids with ADHD can struggle during the school break due to the lack of routine and structure. On the flip side, they still need the space to learn new skills, experience boredom, or go on an adventure. Finding alignment is possible! In today’s episode, we share five tips to ease your family into summer so you can have less frustration and more FUN!
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCES Episode 158 Transcript
#118: Independent Play: A Secret Ingredient for Easier Parenting with Lizzie Assa
#145: The Bedtime Struggle is Real: One Tool to Help Your Child Stay in Bed
Routine Printables
Products for Kids with ADHD Who Love to Climb
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Time Timer
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Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
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Creating Calm Course
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!
Creating Calm Course