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Introduction
Winter break has begun. The question remains how do you keep your kids busy during the winter break. Keeping your kids busy during the winter break can be a challenge. However, for parents with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder this can be an overwhelming, stressful task. This article will provide parents with tips to keep their kids busy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder during winter break.
Maintain Your Daily Routine
The first tip to avoid extra stress and distraction for your child is to help your child to keep their daily routine. This means having your child wake up at the same time and go to sleep at the same time while in school. This will help to eliminate hyperactivity and distraction for your child. According to healthcentral.com, “Stick to your routine throughout the winter break as much as possible. Wake up your kids at a reasonable hour and keep their normal bedtime. Children with ADHD work better when they have a consistent, structured and predictable routine.”
Exercise Your Brain
It may be winter break, and your children may not have a lot of homework. However, it is essential to keep your children’s brain’s exercising. Perhaps have them read a book. Healthcentral.com recommends the following:
Add some brain-stimulating games, such as Monopoly, Scrabble or Risk to help your kids’ minds stay active during the break. You don’t have to practice their math, review vocabulary or insist they finish the school project they are working on, but it is important for their brain to stay in shape and be ready to go back to school. There are a lot of games that offer younger versions so no matter what age your child is, there are ways to help keep their mind active. If you want to head out of the house, plan some day trips to local museums.
Conclusion
Staying busy during winter break is quite essential for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This article has provided parents with tips, including having a set schedule and exercising children’s brains, to keep their kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder occupied during winter break. It is essential to keep your kids occupied during the winter break and not have them shift to a different routine during the winter break. These two tips will help your children stay busy during winter break and help keep them busy to avoid symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
