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Hi my name is Ann Pieper, Founder and Managing Director of the ADHD Center of Milwaukee. .

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Hi Everyone,

I hope that you are safe and well during these unprecedented times. This week, the best strategy to offer is Routine. In ADHD coaching, there is a known phrase, "Systems need Maintenance, Maintenance leads to Routines, and Routines build Habits." So what does this simple phrase mean? With time management and an ADHD'er it means developing a schedule, even during Spring Break. I have an ADHD student at home waiting for the online platform to begin in April, but I already have, what I call, a CORONA Schedule in place.

* He must wake up by 8:00-be ready by 9:00
* 9:15-11:30 Study Time- with breaks for movement
* 30 Minutes Rewriting Chemistry, and English Notes
* 30 Minutes Quizlets
* 30 Minutes Watching Kahn Academy Videos on Challenging Concepts
* 30 minutes Previewing and Annotating Novel For English Class
* Break until 4:30
* 4:30 Cardio workout outside at Klode Park, running the stairs-of course keeping social distance.

This Schedule is a Routine, which will lead to the same expectations and good habits when online school starts.

I hope that we will be able to continue to run at the park with mandatory shelter, but I am confident we will figure out something at home.

Whether your child, is in elementary school, in middle school, in high school, or in college-a version of the same schedule can be made. ADHD'ers need consistency! The rewards of doing this will be a happier home life, and whether you are a stay-at-home parent, or working parent, this Routine will make your at home work-life better and more productive!

Stay Healthy and Sane! We will triumph in the end! Stay tuned for my continuing series on Tips and Strategies for Time Management!