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Bedtime Battles – I Can't Get My ADD/ADHD Child to Bed By Stuart Ackerman MSc.Ed.,B.A. A consistent routine is the only answer to eliminating those bedtime battles. You should start the bedtime process with a few warnings. Start off by telling your child that he or she has a half hour until bed. Then, ten minutes, five minutes, and finally two minutes until bedtime. This may seem like a hassle at first, but in due time, you will only need one warning and eventually, no warnings at all. If you are having considerable difficulty with your child, you might want to consider adding a routine to accompany these ‘warnings’. For example, at the half hour warning, your child could get on his or her pajamas. The ten minute warning can indicate snack and story time. Your child will associate the two minute warning with brushing his or her teeth. Finally, your child will be ready for bed without being surprised. I have provided you a bedtime routine schedule at the end of this book. ADD children, and pretty much most kids, will develop a sense of security having these time frames and routines. Make sure you are consistent and you will see results.
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