Health Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD (HealthDay)

(HealthDay News) -- Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can help their children succeed at home and at school.

The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health offers these suggestions:

• Keep your child's everyday items -- such as clothing, toys and backpack -- neatly organized.
• Create and maintain a consistent schedule each day for homework, meals, bedtime and other activities.
• Use organizers to keep homework in order. Encourage your child to write down all assignments, and to bring home all of the necessary books.
• Offer rewards and praise when your child behaves well.
• Communicate all rules consistently and clearly.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20111014/hl_hsn/healthtipparentingachildwithadhd

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