The ADHD Parenting Podcast Answering Listeners' Questions (#3)
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Mar 12, 2025 Hosts dive into effective ways to communicate screen time limits with grandparents, emphasizing the delicate balance of authority. They tackle the challenge of helping withdrawn children reconnect with friends and discuss using declarative language for better understanding. The concept of 'time blindness' is explored with practical strategies for improving time management in kids with ADHD. Additionally, they shed light on the complexities of masking behaviors in neurodiverse children, emphasizing resilience and effective communication.
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Remove Screens to Reduce Dysregulation
- Remove screens completely if ADHD child's behavior worsens with screen time.
- Encourage engaging in outside activities and limit screen use to improve regulation.
Use Expectations Not Timers
- Avoid using timers to manage screen time as they don't teach time sensing.
- Set clear daily expectations for behavior and chores to earn screen time.
Declarative Language with Minimal Follow-up
- Use declarative language briefly and walk away to avoid giving negative attention.
- Avoid prompting repeatedly, especially when child is distracted by screens.