Ensuring that children have consistent sleep routines, regular exercise and a balanced diet will help provide the routine and structure that children with ADHD need to be successful throughout their day and have a sense of well-being. This section provides information about the importance of lifestyle as part of the treatment for ADHD and what parents can do in this area to support their children.
Positive changes in lifestyle can make a big difference for children with ADHD. Ensuring that children have consistent sleep routines, regular exercise and a balanced diet will help provide the routine and structure that children with ADHD need to be successful throughout their day and have a sense of well-being.
This section provides information about the importance of lifestyle as part of the treatment for ADHD and what you, as a parent, can do in this area to support your child.
Recommended Resources
- ADHD and Sleep. CanLearn Society. (Podcast)
- ADHD and Diet. CanLearn Society. (Podcast)
- Omega-3 Supplements. CanLearn Society. (Podcast)
- Suzuki Superhero Challenge. David Suzuki. (Website)
- We Need to Get Our Kids Outside. Dr. Shimi Kang. (Website)
- The ADHD Mindfulness Craze: It all Started with One Little Study. (Website)
- Deep Sleep and Sweet Dreams. Global Medical Education (GME). (Website)
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation-for Kids and Adults! (YouTube)
- Why ADHD Children Don’t Sleep – And What You Can Do About It. Patricia Quinn. (Website)
- ADHD and Sleep. Shared-Care. (PDF)