Homework and routines
Routines take thinking out of the day. Visual steps and timers help kids do more on their own.
Try this first
A 3-step starter
- 1
Make it visible
Put the routine on a chart or app with pictures or short words.
- 2
Same order, every day
Keep the steps in the same order so they become automatic.
- 3
Short blocks
Break homework into short sessions with movement breaks.
Tools and resources
Tiimo
AppsVisual planner app
Time Timer
TimersVisual timer (physical)
Brili Routines
For parentsVisual timed routine app that guides kids through morning/bedtime steps
Joon
For parentsGame-style chore and routine app where kids care for a virtual pet by finishing tasks; parent app sets tasks
Choiceworks
For parentsPicture-based schedule waiting and feelings boards for younger kids
Smart but Scattered (Dawson & Guare)
For parentsParent guide to building kids' executive skills with age-based activities (2nd ed., with Colin Guare)
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
For parentsEvidence-based parenting courses online and in groups; some provinces/regions fund free access
ADDitude – Parenting ADHD Kids
For parentsLarge article library plus free downloads and webinars
Bouncyband
For parentsChair/desk foot bands and wobble seating for kids who need to move while seated
LIFE Seminars (Allison Rees)
For parentsGeneral parenting courses and counselling for handling challenging behaviour at home; not ADHD-specific
This site does not diagnose ADHD or give medical advice.