Summer is a great time for kids with ADHD to make a big leap forward. It can also be a time to “slide back” and be unprepared for the upcoming school year.
The difference lies in how you and your child spend that time. Use this summer to make strides toward a successful school year in the fall by using these tips:Get out there. Physical activity is one of the most important ways of developing the brain’s frontal lobe and improving a child’s behavior and attention.
Traditional summer activities, like being outdoors in unstructured play, riding bikes, and swimming, are all good workouts for the brain.
Using big muscles and increasing aerobic capacity is good for the body and the frontal lobe. This summer, make a family commitment to achieve a common goal over the three-month break, such as completing a 5K run together, mastering a new cycling trail, or earning a swimming or life-saving certification.Limit screen time. Many children with ADHD are “house kids.” They prefer to stay indoors, playing computer and video games.