ADHD Halloween Schedules

Posted by Lynn Moore Oct 31, 2007

Halloween morning! In my area the weather is chilly, but pleasant. There is no rain on the window to suggest that Halloween fun will be dampened. It does, however, feel like a lull before the storm. Here are some early morning thoughts on a family-friendly schedule for kids with ADHD.

Decide what exactly will be involved in the Halloween madness. Will there be trick-or-treating? If so, think about who will supervise (parent) as well as which friends will go along. Adding people as you go door to door might seem like fun, but it is building a train that can quickly send the ADHD child out of control. If you plan to attend a festival, it is equally important to plan who will go and how long you will be there.

Consider the evening’s regular routine. Letting your child know this morning that the bedtime routine will be the same can avoid many conflicts this evening.

Have a candy plan. Half the fun of Halloween is just getting the candy. Kids may think that they want (need) an open invitation to munch from the “loot” in the days ahead. Most, however, will welcome some guidelines regarding how much and how often to enjoy. There are lots of great ways to enjoy the candy besides just eating it. Check out these Halloween candy learning games.

If the raining is pouring where you live, not all is lost. Halloween books and word games are always an option.

Whatever schedule you plan for your child, enjoy the events. . . They really do grow up too quickly.