Post by jj on Jan 7, 2007 1:13:10 GMT -5
Misty « Thread Started on Jan 17, 2006, 5:12pm »
From Celebrate! ADHD newsletter
3 Tips for Organizing and Prioritizing
Okay, so this isn’t the most exciting topic. But if your kids have trouble remembering assignments, often fail to turn in completed homework or experience anxiety because of disorganization, then this is very important.
1. Keep It Simple. Condense five separate class folders into one binder. Have one Master Assignment/TO DO list right inside the binder. With a simple glance, your child should be able to see each and every assignment, when it is due and whether it has been completed or not.
2. Write It Down. This is perhaps the greatest single habit your child can develop as a young person. Write down goals. Write down assignments. Write down every stray thought. For people with ADHD, post-it notes are our friends. People who write down their goals are far more likely to reach them. Not only does writing down everything help recall, it provides peace of mind. The sole goal of our new X-Box Camp for Teens is to instill the habit of writing down goals, working to achieve them and being held accountable. Unbeatable life skills.
3. Check It Off. When your child comes home from school, make it a habit to check off all his assignments before he runs off to play. When an assignment is completed, check it off the list. This sense of accomplishment is very gratifying for kids. Take it a step further by providing immediate rewards and consequences for keeping the To Do list updated and completing assignments.
I keep all of my work and personal goals on one sheet of paper, which I carry with me everywhere. I check it and revise it several times throughout the day, and refer to it before bedtime. It helps me sleep peacefully and without worrying that I’ve forgotten something. When I wake up the next day, I know exactly what my goals are for the day. Peace is priceless.
Quick Tip
Circles Need Squares. A good phrase to remember. Our kids are like circles…their minds can go around and around, without borders or definition. So they need squares in their lives to provide boundaries and order:
Physically (a neat, orderly house/work space with everything in its place),
Mentally (To Do lists),
Emotionally (strong, steady, calm parents with clear rules and consequences).
Remember to Celebrate…
Take a moment and think of ONE GOOD QUALITY you see inside your child. Tonight, before bed, tell your child that you really love that quality. Tell him or her why you do, how it helps others or makes you feel, why you are proud of him. No matter what else is happening, even if you’ve had the worst meltdown ever, find that one quality and celebrate it. Then write me and tell me how your child responds. J
Kirk Martin
Founder, Celebrate!ADHD
www.celebrateadhd.com/
From Celebrate! ADHD newsletter
3 Tips for Organizing and Prioritizing
Okay, so this isn’t the most exciting topic. But if your kids have trouble remembering assignments, often fail to turn in completed homework or experience anxiety because of disorganization, then this is very important.
1. Keep It Simple. Condense five separate class folders into one binder. Have one Master Assignment/TO DO list right inside the binder. With a simple glance, your child should be able to see each and every assignment, when it is due and whether it has been completed or not.
2. Write It Down. This is perhaps the greatest single habit your child can develop as a young person. Write down goals. Write down assignments. Write down every stray thought. For people with ADHD, post-it notes are our friends. People who write down their goals are far more likely to reach them. Not only does writing down everything help recall, it provides peace of mind. The sole goal of our new X-Box Camp for Teens is to instill the habit of writing down goals, working to achieve them and being held accountable. Unbeatable life skills.
3. Check It Off. When your child comes home from school, make it a habit to check off all his assignments before he runs off to play. When an assignment is completed, check it off the list. This sense of accomplishment is very gratifying for kids. Take it a step further by providing immediate rewards and consequences for keeping the To Do list updated and completing assignments.
I keep all of my work and personal goals on one sheet of paper, which I carry with me everywhere. I check it and revise it several times throughout the day, and refer to it before bedtime. It helps me sleep peacefully and without worrying that I’ve forgotten something. When I wake up the next day, I know exactly what my goals are for the day. Peace is priceless.
Quick Tip
Circles Need Squares. A good phrase to remember. Our kids are like circles…their minds can go around and around, without borders or definition. So they need squares in their lives to provide boundaries and order:
Physically (a neat, orderly house/work space with everything in its place),
Mentally (To Do lists),
Emotionally (strong, steady, calm parents with clear rules and consequences).
Remember to Celebrate…
Take a moment and think of ONE GOOD QUALITY you see inside your child. Tonight, before bed, tell your child that you really love that quality. Tell him or her why you do, how it helps others or makes you feel, why you are proud of him. No matter what else is happening, even if you’ve had the worst meltdown ever, find that one quality and celebrate it. Then write me and tell me how your child responds. J
Kirk Martin
Founder, Celebrate!ADHD
www.celebrateadhd.com/
