But if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing and intervening too much, you’re not alone.
Many parents of students with ADHD wonder how to strike the elusive balance that offers support and encourages independent self-advocacy skills.
Enabling is doing something for someone else, without a plan to help them do it for themselves.
Supporting is providing guidance and encouragement to someone as they learn to manage the task on their own in time.
ask them questions that help them reflect on things like completing homework, preparing for tests, and participating in class.
Step 2: Take Stock of the Present
These are the skills that help you do what you need to do to reach your goals
For each of these skills, ask your child to rate themselves from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). This encourages them to distinguish their different abilities in different areas, and helps them move away from all-or-nothing thinking
Step 3: Look to the Future
Give Kids Control by Emphasizing Effort
Teach Self-Advocacy
make sure your child knows who can support them at school and how they can ask for this support.
Have your kids write their assignments in their new planners and on a family calendar for all to see
Week Three
Empty out leftover school supplies from backpacks and desk drawers
Make a list of what you have and what you need, then take advantage of end-of-the-school-year sales.
Week Four
Organize your home’s designated homework spot
Week Eight-ish
restart routines around two weeks before the first day of school. That includes pushing up bedtime, setting back-to-school screen schedules, and practicing getting up and out the door on time in the morning.
Right Now
Take time now to create your summer calendar to feel more prepared. Add vacations, kids’ sports activities or summer camps, family reunions or parties, and any events you’re committed to attending.
Make sure to use this time to schedule the unscheduled!
Bonus tip: Involve your children in your activities and summer plans.