Surviving the Holiday Season with Children with ADHD
兴奋和与节日季节一起出现的预期有时会为孩子们提供压倒性，尤其是adhd的人。
你在假日季节做了什么？您经常与朋友和亲戚一起参观，比孩子正常睡前留在吗？你比你坚持的正常时间表偏离你的正常时间表吗？你曾经赶过几天，度过周末完成假期活动吗？除了假期的喧嚣之外，孩子还淹没了过多的商业广告，最新玩具，并用圣诞节的图像轰炸。他们的兴奋开始在感恩节和每次通过的日子之前开始。
Children with ADHD thrive with consistency. They work well in a structured environment. With the disruption of daily schedules, your child may suffer in school and their behavior at home may be disastrous. Children that are normally hyperactive may become even more so. (Is that really possible?) Children that are distracted easily will find it even more difficult to stay focused on the mundane school tasks. Children that are impulsive may find their impulsiveness increase. For some parents, this change in behaviors can begin as early as October and last well into January.
对于在社会上有艰难时期的儿童，一年中的这一时期可能特别困难。他们的同学可能会使冬季从学校休息一下。对于没有许多朋友的孩子，这可能让他们感觉更孤立。如果您的孩子尚未拥有适当行动的社交技能，家庭聚会可能会压力，或者他们可能会花一天遗漏和孤独的那一天。有些家长抱怨在节日期间与兄弟姐妹的斗争增加。
Parents must deal with their own commitments and responsibilities during this time as well as help their child cope with the daily stress the holidays bring. Parents can end up frazzled and frustrated, impatiently waiting for the season to end rather than enjoying this special time of the year.
为了帮助保持理智，您的假期惯例的一部分，父母可以融入日常生活中的一些提示：
Maintain routines as much as possible。有时，这可能非常困难，这些活动正在发生。您儿童日程安排周围的活动。睡前惯例和时间非常重要;孩子们可以在睡个好觉的睡眠中更好地应对更好。
弥补假日日历，以便在厨房内跟踪。确保您包括学校活动，如假日派对和大会。使用日历来跟踪对朋友和亲戚的访问，以及您计划做假日购物的时间。使用日历来帮助您的孩子知道在这些活动期间与他们联系并与他们交谈。
在你的方法中积极主动。考虑可能产生的问题，并确定您的期望是否适合这种情况。如有必要，缩短与朋友或亲戚的访问时间。在每次活动之前与您的孩子交谈，以及您的期望是什么。用额外的小吃或额外的衣服准备，你知道你的孩子会喜欢。
Determine rewards and consequencesfor behavior prior to the holiday season并保持一致。一定要在小块中提供方向和指示，并务必在您与您的孩子交谈时保持目光接触。让他们知道如果他们的行为不符合您的期望以及奖励将是什么后果将是什么后果。（奖励可能很简单，如熬夜观看最喜欢的电视节目或在购物期间接受治疗。）
了解adhd的极端儿童。They may not be as reasonable in their demands, or their impulsiveness may lead to making more requests for gifts. Take time during the holiday season to talk with them about helping those less fortunate and add the purchase a gift to donate to other children to your shopping list. If you cannot afford to donate toys, find locations in your area that make up food baskets and donate some time to help make up or distribute food baskets to needy families.
确保您的孩子明白不同家庭中有不同的规则。在访问朋友和亲戚时，让他们提前了解该房子的行为。如果您正在访问没有任何孩子的亲戚，通常可以容易被打破的物品，在进入房子之前与您的孩子交谈。如果您发现您的孩子没有处理情况，您可能还想缩短访问。
想邀请你have received before accepting。Is this a place you and your children will feel comfortable and accepted? Is this a place where you can gently excuse yourself for a short time to allow your child a few minutes of down time to calm down if they need it? You do not need to accept every invitation; it is okay to politely decline if it is in the best interest of your family.
在参观饭日时访问朋友或亲戚时，请提出菜单将是什么。If there are not any foods your child will like, bring along dinner for them or make sure to feed your child dinner before you go. Your child will be much better behaved if they are fed.
When opening gifts, set rules ahead of time。Tell children that no toys are to be opened until all gifts are open and gift wrap is thrown away. This may cut down on toys being broken before they are even used or items accidentally thrown away with the gift wrap.
Take time to have down time at home with the family。在这个季节来记住并珍惜自己的家庭很重要。计划夜晚为您的家人留在家里，准备假期或只是共同花时间在一起。花时间为“家庭电影之夜”可以让奇迹让每个人都在呼吸并保持专注。
Remember that the holiday season is a time of joy, sharing and family. Keep in mind that children that are overwhelmed from the activities of the season will show little appreciation or caring for others. Take time to appreciate your child and your family and have a joyous holiday.
