PAP 073: Better Mornings for Families of Kids with ADHD, with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed.
PAP 073:
Better Mornings for Families of Kids with ADHD
with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed.
There are few times more chaotic and stressful for families of kids with ADHD than mornings, especially school mornings. Kids with ADHD struggle with staying on task, time management, working memory, and many other executive functioning deficits that make mornings difficult — difficult to get out the door on time, difficult to get everything done, difficult to not lose your sanity. In this episode of the Parenting ADHD Podcast, I’m talking to executive function coach, Brendan Mahan, MEd about how to survive mornings in a household challenged by ADHD. This episode is packed full of tools and strategies. Don’t miss it.
“The morning routine starts the night before.“
Resources in this Episode
(Yes, some of these are affiliate links.)Articles/Topics/Podcasts Mentioned:
- Brili: https://brili.com
- Apps to create your morning ritual (or your kids’): https://mymorningroutine.com/products/apps/
- Alarm Clocks for Tough to Wake Kids: Clocky, Bed-Shaking Alarm, Sunrise Simulator Alarm Clock
- Sensory-Friendly Toothbrushes: 3-Sided Toothbrush, Electric Toothbrush with App Guidance, AquaSonic Brush Monsters for Younger Kids
- Time Timer
- Smart TV to use sleep timer with
- Alexa: Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Smart Speaker
- Breakfast on the go ideas in Penny’s book, What to Expect When Parenting Children with ADHD
My Guest
Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS., host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast, is an internationally recognized ADHD/Executive Function expert, and an engaging, sought-after speaker. He helps individuals, families, schools, and businesses manage the challenges of executive function through an approach that blends education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability with compassion, humor, and a focus on strengths and growth.
Website: https://www.adhdessentials.com
Podcast: https://adhdessentials.podbean.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdessentialscommunity/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ADHDessentials
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mahan-med-ms-1303a71/
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I have a son who just turned 9 years old and he has a dual diagnosis of ASD and ADHD. My husband is very similar (but no official diagnosis), and has the benefit that he understands a lot of the problems our son has. Toothbrushing has always been a huge problem for my son (and to be honest my husband doesn’t like it either – he once told me it is an “intense sensory experience”). We transitioned to an electric toothbrush for our son for the same reason you mentioned as then even if he doesn’t do a great job the toothbrush is working well. But this summer we had a breakthrough with the toothpaste. My son was refusing to use toothpaste as it was all “too minty” even if it was not mint flavored! I looked online and we now buy “non-flavored, non-foaming” toothpaste online and he now brushes twice a day with far, far less complaints.
https://www.amazon.com/Oranurse-50ml-Unflavoured-Toothpaste-Bundle/dp/B01KYKANFW/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=oranurse+toothpaste&qid=1574176315&sr=8-11