Mindfulness for kids with ADHD
Subtitle: skills to help children focus, succeed in school & make friends
By: Debra Burdick, LCSW
Series: An Instant help book for parents & kids; Instant help book for parents & kids
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9781684031078
Subjects: Alternative treatment; Mind and body therapies; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; Self-care, Health; Attention-deficit-disordered children; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Other titles: Mindfulness for kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder :
Description: "Mindfulness for kids with ADHD offers fun and accessible mindfulness exercises to help your child successfully navigate all areas of life. The activities in this easy-to-use workbook will help your child develop self-awareness and self-reflection--two skills that kids with ADHD often need extra help with. Your child will also learn the process of setting intention, as well as specific mindfulness skills to regulate emotions and improve concentration, hyperactivity, behavior, stress level, and relationships. If you're looking for real tools to help your child with ADHD thrive, this workbook will be your guide"--Page [4] of cover.
Notes: "34 simple, fun activities to help kids: pay attention & get things done, feel calm & relaxed, manage emotions"--Cover.
Table of contents: title: Section 1. Being mindful about your ADHD. Activity 1 : what is mindfulness? ; Activity 2 : mindfulness vocabulary words ; Activity 3 : what you like and don't like about having ADHD ; Activity 4 : what do you need help with? ; Activity 5 : what should you pay attention to?; title: Section 2. Mindfulness at home. Activity 6 : mindfulness of doing your part in your family ; Activity 7 : following the rules ; Activity 8 : remembering things ; Activity 9 : keeping your room neat; title: Section 3. Mindfulness of yourself. Activity 10 : how do you feel today? ; Activity 11 : when you feel worried ; Activity 12 : when you feel angry ; Activity 13 : when you feel sad ; Activity 14 : when you feel embarrassed ; Activity 15 : when you feel discouraged ; Activity 16 : when you feel stressed ; Activity 17 : how does your body feel? ; Activity 18 : calming your busy body ; Activity 19 : quieting your inner critic ; Activity 20 : what do you like about yourself?; title: Section 4. Mindfulness of healthy choices. Activity 21 : how much sleep do you need? ; Activity 22 : getting to bed on time ; Activity 23 : paying attention when you are eating ; Activity 24 : getting enough exercise ; Activity 25 : spending time outdoors in nature ; Activity 26: using screen time in a healthy way ; Activity 27: meditation time; title: Section 5. Mindfulness at school. Activity 28 : how long can you pay attention?; title: Activity 29 : you can pay attention longer ; Activity 30 : keeping track of your schoolwork ; Activity 31 : keeping your backpack cleaned out ; Activity 32 : staying calm during a test ; Activity 33 : noticing what's going on around you ; Activity 34 : getting along with others.