Since we turned off the TV, our household has because much calmer and more orderly. (See TV and ADHD.) And just when I got things under control, my ex called and asked to take the kids for 7 days over the winter holiday in December.
Never mind that the kids have never away from me that long. Never mind that their dad hates flying.
According to history, that means that my son, Clark, who has ADHD, will come home sleep-deprived and hyper, filled with junk food and acting disrespectfully. My daughter, Jessica, will also be sleep-deprived and filled with junk food and will whine for about 4 days.
In an effort to minimize the damage, I came up with a list--a guideline, if you will--of activities and suggestions for the kids' stay. I gave it to their dad and his mother:
1) Read 20 minutes every day
2) Only 1 hour of TV every day
3) No junk food
4) Spend time with at least 2 friends
5) Try to keep a schedule for bedtimes: Jess, 8:30p; Clark 10p
6) Do lots of exploring and learning.
I emailed it to Bobby and his mother and they both agreed that it is good list and they will abide by it.
We'll see.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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