Sleep and ADHD have a complex relationship, both influencing the other. When a child with ADHD regularly wakes up too early, ADHD symptoms, medication, and underlying neurology may all be factors.

“Why can’t you just clean your room, start your homework, study for your test, and put your bike away?” I cannot count the number of times I have said the words “Why can’t you just” to my ADHD son.

ADHD can bring different challenges as children develop and have new experiences. Cultivating your role model skills, and helping your child celebrate their unique interactions with the world, lays ...