ADHD Focus – Preventing Family Holiday FrazzleADHD Focus – Preventing Family Holiday Frazzle
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Baking, get cards sent out, family dinners, Santa pictures, decorate the house, get the lights up, finish the costume for the play… presents? Oh no, I’ve got to get some for the kids to give to Aunt Gladys, and…and…and…. In one way or another most of...
31:17•19 Dec 2016
Stress-Free Holidays with ADHD: Tips from Dr. David Pomeroy
“letting things be good enough so that you can focus on the real purpose, which is the joy of the season and of time together and connection and play, and love and reverence and all of those other, you know, really deep values that this season is really about”
Ever felt overwhelmed by the holiday hustle, especially with kids who have ADHD? Dr. David Pomeroy gets it. In this episode of ADHD Focus, he chats with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, co-founder of IMPACTadhd and co-author of 'Parenting ADHD Now', about how to dodge the holiday stress bullet. They dive into practical ways to make the season joyful and manageable for everyone in the family. From baking cookies to sending out cards, the holiday to-do list can feel endless. But Dr.
Pomeroy and Elaine emphasize the importance of setting realistic expectations and focusing on what truly matters—time together, connection, and love. They offer tips on including kids in planning and activities, making them feel part of the celebration, and ensuring parents don't forget about their own self-care. Whether it’s creating new traditions or tweaking old ones, this episode is packed with advice to help you enjoy a more relaxed and memorable holiday season.
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