6 Homework Lessons on ADHD

1. After giving your child a few minutes to just relax, check the backpack and homework assignments to see what has been assigned and to make sure you have everything you need.

2. Make specific rules about when homework gets done. That includes weekends. If you have to make more than one rule about homework due to after school activities, then do so.

3. Make a plan with your child about what homework gets done first. Do this at a time when homework is not an issue. Some kids like to get the hardest stuff out of the way first, others prefer the easiest to give them a sense of accomplishment.

4. The only homework visible should be whatever your child is working on at the moment. Seeing a stack of book and papers that still needs to be done will only overwhelm them.

5. Plan ahead. Buy generic school supplies that you often have to run out for and keep them on hand. This includes poster boards, construction paper, glue, markers, report covers, etc. Hide them so they won’t be used for art projects. This eliminates that last minute trip to the store which is really about putting off doing the work.

6. Remember to remind your child to take breaks every 15-20 minutes. A short stretch, a snack (not a half hour tv show) will help their brain store what they’ve learned so far and refresh them for further study.

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