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SUMMER HOLIDAY SAFETY AND ADHD-
Kids and Youth
You want your child with ADD/ADHD to grow up feeling confident and able to do things on his own. One way to help with this is by teaching him simple safety rules that keep him safe while allowing him to explore and learn.
Getting enough sleep is really important so he can make good choices. Set a regular bedtime and stick to it. Help him wind down with a calming bedtime routine. Make sure his bedroom is peaceful and relaxing.
It’s a good idea for him to take a bath before bed and wear comfortable pajamas. Doing relaxing activities before bedtime helps his body and mind get ready to sleep. When kids get enough rest, especially those with Attention Deficit Disorder, they tend to make smarter decisions and act less impulsively. Sleep really makes a difference!
Kids with ADD/ADHD sometimes act on impulse without thinking about the dangers. When they have lots of free time, like during summer break or holidays, they may be more likely to get into risky situations. But with a few simple safety tips, you can help keep your child safe while still having fun. We have some helpful ideas to make sure your adventurous kid stays safe during play and adventures.
ADULT ADD MOMENTS-
Adults with ADD
What do you do when you forget what you’re supposed to do for a moment? What goes through your ADD/ADHD brain?
What kind of self-talk do you do? Are you kind to yourself? Do you say something that you would say to a friend who had one of those ADHD moments" Or do you berate yourself, calling yourself names that you would never, ever call someone else? Seriously, what is your self-talk like?
Lots of people feel embarrassed or ashamed when those ADD moments happen. We try to hide those little forgetful moments, but they happen to everyone, including me, all the time. We’re actually trying to pay attention, really. We’re working hard to do what's right and to remember what we need to!
Trying to hide them actually makes us more stressed and anxious, which can make it harder to remember things and stay focused. It’s much easier just to admit whatever you did and move on. Let it be a lesson!
Find out the fascinating facts about why some folks seem to "outgrow" ADD/ADHD.
WHITE FUDGE
CANDY IDEAS-
Nutrition
Sweet candies are a fun thing to bring to parties or special events. You can make them for holidays or just to put on dessert plates. They’re small, sweet, and easy to make!
When you make your own candy, you get to choose what’s in it. But it’s still important to watch how much sugar you eat. The government says you shouldn’t have too much extra sugar in your daily meals.
They recommend keeping it under 10% of the calories you eat each day. So, if you eat about 2,000 calories a day, you shouldn’t have more than around 200 calories from sugar. That’s about 12 spoonfuls of sugar.
I like saving money, so I make my own candies instead of buying a bunch of different kinds. My simple recipe can make different types of candy just by changing the toppings or coatings.
It’s perfect for adding a nice touch to dessert plates, afternoon teas, or sandwich buffets. You can also bring it to a potluck as a light, sweet treat.
