| se helpful tips to create a calm home environment for | | | | times, doing homework, and bed times. Try to schedule |
| your children suffering from ADD/ADHD. | | | | these activities at the same time each day. Changes in |
| * Paint rooms in soothing colors such as light blue and | | | | routine can agitate a child with ADD/ADHD. |
| beige. Avoid bright, loud colors. Keep distracting | | | | * Designate a room or space in the house for |
| patterns, posters, artwork and decorations to a | | | | relaxation or quiet time. Make sure it is away from high |
| minimum. | | | | traffic or high activity areas. Fill this space with quiet |
| * Organize. Children who suffer from ADD/ADHD do | | | | activities such as reading books, coloring books, paints, |
| not function well in a cluttered or unpredictable | | | | jewelry making supplies, etc. |
| environment. Maintain a consistent homework schedule, | | | | * Encourage your child to go to this quiet space when |
| keep school materials in the same place, take out | | | | they become agitated or bored. It should be |
| school clothes and have them ready for the next | | | | considered a positive relaxation space, not a |
| morning. | | | | punishment. |
| * Try covering televisions and computer screens if | | | | * If your child is old enough to write or enjoys writing, |
| they are distracting your child. Turn off distracting | | | | journaling is an excellent way to help focus |
| background music or television shows. | | | | disorganized minds and also provides a good outlet for |
| * Follow a routine with respect to wake up times, meal | | | | feelings. |