How To Create A Calm Home For Those Suffering From ADHD
Use these helpful tips to create a calm home environment for your children suffering from ADHD
How To Create A Calm Home
* Paint rooms in soothing colors such as light blue and beige. Avoid bright, loud colors. Keep distracting patterns, posters, artwork and decorations to a minimum.
* Organize. Children who suffer from ADHD do not function well in a cluttered or unpredictable environment. Maintain a consistent homework schedule, keep school materials in the same place, take out school clothes and have them ready for the next morning.
* Try covering televisions and computer screens if they are distracting your child. Turn off distracting background music or television shows.
* Follow a routine with respect to wake up times, meal times, doing homework, and bed times. Try to schedule these activities at the same time each day. Changes in routine can agitate a child with ADHD.
* Designate a room or space in the house for relaxation or quiet time. Make sure it is away from high traffic or high activity areas. Fill this space with quiet activities such as reading books, coloring books, paints, jewelry making supplies, etc.
* Encourage your child to go to this quiet space when they become agitated or bored. It should be considered a positive relaxation space, not a punishment.
* If your child is old enough to write or enjoys writing, journaling is an excellent way to help focus disorganized minds and also provides a good outlet for feelings.
* Designate a time to unplug from media and internet. Our constantly connected world practically begs us to check social media every second of the day. Don't fall into this trap.
* Spend time outdoors. Exercise reduces hyperactivity, disruptive behaviors, and emotional outbursts. It is far easier to relax when you are tired.
* Be a model of calm for your child. It is very important to lead by example. Model the behavior you wish to see in your child. If you are agitated and unable to relax, expect the same of your child.
Effective ADHD Treatments
If your child suffers from ADHD, there are many effective treatments. These include ADHD medications, ADD natural remedies, ADHD coaching, ADHD diet, ADHD behavior modification, neurofeedback for ADHD, and the Total Focus Program.
Also, see this helpful guide for how to calm hyperactive children.
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