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He gets up ten times, rocks on his chair, interrupts, knocks over his glass. Family meals can become tense with a child with ADHD. Yet these are important moments. Here is how to calm them. A few adjustments can help you rediscover the pleasure of sharing a meal.
Sitting still for a long time, waiting one’s turn to speak, not touching everything: these demands call on inhibition and attention, which are fragile in ADHD. This is not a lack of upbringing.
The article ADHD and impulsivity covers this question in detail.
A meal that is too long puts the child in difficulty. They can be allowed to leave the table after a reasonable time, once their plate is finished. This flexibility reduces tension.
This point is explained step by step in ADHD and breaks in class.
A moment to burn off energy before the meal helps the child stay calmer at the table. A bit of play outside before dinner can make all the difference.
To go further, read our article ADHD and sport.
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Two or three clear rules, such as staying seated and not interrupting, are worth more than constant remarks. Simple rules are easier to follow.
We detail this point in ADHD and house rules.
Setting the table, pouring the water, bringing the bread: a job allows them to move about usefully and gives them a sense of value. They feel useful and valued.
This topic is developed on our page ADHD and reward systems.
Television or phones at the table scatter attention even more. Screen-free meals encourage conversation. Conversations are richer without screens.
You will find more details in the article ADHD and screens.
Use mealtimes to talk about positive things: what went well during the day, a project, a passion. These positive moments strengthen bonds.
Our article ADHD and self-esteem complements this advice.
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Because sitting still and waiting one’s turn call on inhibition. Sitting still is hard.
With shorter meals, simple rules and a job. Shorter meals.
Yes, they scatter attention even more. A job at the table.
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