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A child’s ADHD affects the whole family. Parents, brothers and sisters, sometimes grandparents, live with its difficulties every day. Rather than focusing everything on the child, activities can be offered that the family does together. Everyone benefits. Here are some ideas for turning exercises into shared moments.
When exercises are reserved for the child with ADHD, they can feel set apart, even stigmatised. Their brothers and sisters may be jealous, or on the contrary see them as the family’s problem. By offering activities to do together, these pitfalls are avoided. The child is no longer the only one concerned. They share a moment with their loved ones.
These activities benefit everyone. Board games, cooking and outdoor outings build everyone’s attention and patience. They create shared memories. They strengthen bonds. To move beyond this scapegoat role, see the page accepting your child’s diagnosis.
A games evening once a week can become a family ritual. Each person takes turns choosing a game. The rules are respected. Everyone waits their turn. Children learn to lose. The child with ADHD practises in a warm atmosphere.
Choose short, lively games suited to the age of the youngest player. Co-operative games help avoid tension linked to defeat. Everyone is praised for taking part. You laugh together. To choose titles, the page board games and ADHD offers guidance.
Preparing a meal as a family is a rich activity. Everyone has a task. The child with ADHD can peel, mix and set the table. They follow a recipe, wait for the cooking, and share the result. They have their part in everyone’s meal.
Each child can be given the preparation of a dish, taking turns, with an adult’s help. They choose the recipe, make the list of ingredients and prepare it. They work on planning and organisation. They are proud to serve their dish. Meals are covered on the page ADHD and family meals.
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Family outings, a walk in the forest, a museum visit, a day at the beach, can be an opportunity for discreet exercises. A treasure hunt with clues. An observation game where items must be spotted. A task entrusted to the child, such as reading the map or counting the stages.
Prepare the outing with the child: where are we going, what will we do, how long will it last. They are less surprised. They cope better with waiting. Breaks are planned for moving around. The outing goes better. Advice is available on the page ADHD and family outings.
A regular family council, for example once a week, lets everyone have their say. We talk about what went well, what was difficult, and rules that need revisiting. Each person speaks in turn. We listen to one another. We look for solutions together.
The child with ADHD learns to wait their turn to speak and to listen to others. They feel respected. They take part in decisions that concern them. They are more inclined to abide by them. To set out these rules simply, see the page ADHD and house rules.
Brothers and sisters of a child with ADHD also need attention. They may suffer from outbursts, feel neglected, or carry too heavy a share of responsibility. Explain ADHD to them in simple words. Set aside moments for them alone, with a parent. Listen to them.
Avoid asking them to watch over or manage their brother or sister. That is not their role. Also value their efforts and their patience. The family finds a fairer balance. Everyone has their place. Tensions between siblings are addressed on the page ADHD and siblings.
Families of children with ADHD may need help finding their balance. Parent guidance, family therapy or a support group can bring a great deal. They allow you to step back. They provide concrete tools. They restore energy.
To find a psychologist who supports families, the directory ProfessionnelsDys allows a search by town. Parents’ associations also offer meetings and exchanges. The page associations for ADHD presents several. You are not alone.
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So that the child with ADHD does not feel set apart, and because shared activities benefit everyone and strengthen bonds.
A weekly games evening, cooking together, outings with a task, and a family council.
By explaining ADHD to them, setting aside moments just for them, and not asking them to watch over their brother or sister.
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