Summary: Mom Is Key Children with ADD/ADHD have a very difficult time maintaining focus on things that do not interest them. This can become very frustrating to parents when they see their child get very focused for a long period of time over a video game or some other hobby but are unable to maintain that focus when it comes to homework or chores.   Parents need to keep in mind for a child who is truly ADD/ADHD it is not willful disobedience. Where parents can come in to help is by providing consistent rewards for an area that may be difficult for a child to self motivate. Something such as homework is a good area to start. Something like offering a small reward such as a snack for a subject completed or an allotted amount of time worked is all that may be needed to motivate the child to focus. Start with small chunks of time worked and slowly work to more as your child does better focusing.  For more on this topic listen to today’s podcast.
