Parents how do you get your hyper child to sit down and do his homework? When my son was in kindergarten, his doc said he was ADHD.  My husband wouldn't allow me to put him on Ridalin.  Now he is in 5th grade and having many problems in school.  The thing is that I have been diagnosed as Bipolar II. (Just slightly less nuts than Bipolar I) I am not currently medicated because of problems with side effects. So here you have a stressed out mom, off her meds, with a hyper child who doesn't want to do his homework. I have a real problem with memory as well.  There are many days when I just completely forget to ask him about homework. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Keep in mind my mental condition is bad enough that I am on permanent federal disability and my husband works out of town Monday thru Thursday, so he's no help. Thanks!

Summarized question: What can help a hyperactive child focus on his homework?