I’ve been trying different strategies with my ADHD kid, and I’m curious about positive reinforcement. For those who’ve used it, what actually worked? Did you use rewards, praise, or something else? Any tips on consistency or pitfalls to avoid? Just looking for real experiences, good or bad. Thanks!
We’ve had good results with a points system for our kids. They earn points for finishing tasks or showing good behavior. Points add up to special privileges or small treats.
Our oldest loves picking the weekend activity when he reaches his goal. The younger one gets excited about extra bedtime stories.
It’s not perfect every day, but overall it’s helped a lot. The kids seem proud when they earn points. We try to notice even small efforts and give lots of specific praise along the way.
Keeping track can be tricky. We use a simple chart on the fridge. The visual reminder helps us stay more consistent with it.
I’ve been experimenting with positive reinforcement for my 5-year-old, though not specifically for ADHD. We use a mix of praise and small rewards. Sometimes it works great, other times not so much. I’m curious about long-term effects.
Has anyone found that rewards became less effective over time? Or did your kids start expecting them for everything? I worry about creating a ‘reward dependency’ but also want to encourage good behavior.
What kinds of rewards worked best for your ADHD child? I’d love to hear about non-material ones too, if you’ve had success with those.
I’ve found that turning chores into games works well with my kid. We have a ‘beat the clock’ challenge for tidying up, and it’s become a fun race.
For bigger tasks, we use a point system where my child can earn rewards like choosing a family movie night. It’s not perfect, but it’s helped make chores less of a battle.
One thing that surprised me was how effective simple praise can be. Noticing and commenting on effort, even for small tasks, seems to motivate my child to keep trying. It’s an ongoing process of figuring out what works best.
Sticker charts worked well for my 9-year-old. She picks a small prize after filling the chart.
My 12-year-old responds better to earned screen time or choosing dinner.
Consistency is tough but helps a lot. I try to catch them being good and point it out.
I remember when my son was diagnosed with ADHD. It was challenging, but positive reinforcement really helped. We tried a few things before finding what worked.
At first, we used a reward system with points. He’d earn them for completing tasks or showing good behavior. When he hit certain totals, he could choose a reward like extra game time or picking our weekend activity. This worked well for a while.
As he got older, we shifted more towards praise and recognition. We’d point out when he stayed focused or finished a task without reminders. It boosted his confidence. Sometimes, we’d surprise him with a small treat or extra privileges when he had a particularly good day.
The key was staying consistent and patient. Some days were tougher than others, but over time, we saw real improvement. Every kid is different, so it might take some trial and error to find what motivates yours. 