#158: Balancing Structure & Flexibility: Summer Strategies for Kids with ADHD

SHINING WITH ADHD 

EPISODE #158: Balancing Structure & Flexibility: Summer Strategies for Kids with ADHD

The Childhood Collective

5/29/2024

SUMMARY

Popsicles 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 TEAM

We 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

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