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Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed
Help your child understand and manage their ADHD with engaging activities for kids ages 7 to 12
With the right tools, kids can learn to think positively about their ADHD and see it as a special asset. Thriving with ADHD is filled with easy exercises to help your child with the many facets of ADHD, from self-control and organization to getting tasks done and making friends—so they can flourish at home, school, and beyond.
Kids will learn to reframe the way they think about ADHD as they discover their own unique talents. With fun activities that engage their busy minds, this workbook offers a strength-based approach to help your child gain a better understanding of themselves, their ADHD, and the simple things they can do to feel more confident and in control.
This ADHD workbook for kids
An overview of ADHD—Teach your child about common symptoms, different ADHD types, and how ADHD can be an advantage.Skill-building exercises—Establish key executive functioning skills, like dealing with anger and frustration, staying focused, controlling impulses, and communicating effectively.Action-oriented learning—Help kids thrive in their daily lives with fun lessons for creating a morning routine, making a homework chart, expressing themselves when they’re upset, and more.
Show your child how to harness their unique gifts and live life to the fullest with their ADHD—this practical workbook will help guide the way.
With the right tools, kids can learn to think positively about their ADHD and see it as a special asset. Thriving with ADHD is filled with easy exercises to help your child with the many facets of ADHD, from self-control and organization to getting tasks done and making friends—so they can flourish at home, school, and beyond.
Kids will learn to reframe the way they think about ADHD as they discover their own unique talents. With fun activities that engage their busy minds, this workbook offers a strength-based approach to help your child gain a better understanding of themselves, their ADHD, and the simple things they can do to feel more confident and in control.
This ADHD workbook for kids
An overview of ADHD—Teach your child about common symptoms, different ADHD types, and how ADHD can be an advantage.Skill-building exercises—Establish key executive functioning skills, like dealing with anger and frustration, staying focused, controlling impulses, and communicating effectively.Action-oriented learning—Help kids thrive in their daily lives with fun lessons for creating a morning routine, making a homework chart, expressing themselves when they’re upset, and more.
Show your child how to harness their unique gifts and live life to the fullest with their ADHD—this practical workbook will help guide the way.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2018
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July 4, 2018
This is on kindle unlimited so I looked through it. The activities mainly focus on emotional help, which is not something my child struggles with. I am finding it almost impossible to find books just for inattentive ADHD. This book would be good for children who struggle with emotional issues and who like to draw as most of the activities are drawing. I would definitely get through library or kindle unlimited before purchasing to see if you like it.
December 5, 2022
It was a very,very helpful book. I needed help handling my ADHD, but i couldn’t figuring out how. This book helped me a lot. Thank you Kelli Miller.
August 4, 2024
I had talked to my therapist about my nephew who just got diagnosed with ADHD, and as someone who also likely has it, I thought this was a good opportunity to dive into the subject more, especially to learn how it impacts kids.
The author did a great job introducing what ADHD is, and what it's not. I appreciated that she emphasized how it's not anyone's fault, it just is what it is, and to find some pride and joy in their diagnosis, rather than feel ashamed about it.
The book is written more towards children to read, and while my nephew is too young to read this by himself, I think he could still get quite a bit out of this book. (I wanted to read the book before I gave it to him, haha.) But the parents or adults reading this for sure would get a lot in learning how to better help the children in their lives who have ADHD. There are activities that let the kids give you specific information about their ADHD, like what helps them focus or makes them distracted, that can aid the adults in their lives to adjust things to help them in particular. So not only does the child get to learn about themselves and have some introspection there, the adults too learn what works and what doesn't for them!
I know my mom has struggled with learning how to properly babysit him, and let him have fun while still staying out of trouble, and the little bits I've shared with her from this book had her excited to read it. And it gives ideas for activities to do as well, from writing, to drawing, to crafting, to interviewing others, to mental puzzles, various introspective/mindfulness-based games, visualization, and practicing empathy. There's a lot to choose from! Each chapter has summaries at the end to review what you've learned too.
Topics range from learning how to stay focused, get organized, build a routine, handle your emotions, work/interact with others, impulse control, and more. I also love that the last activity in the book is a list of lots of other games to play with the benefits you get from each one.
This book is very positive and supportive, aiming to encourage the child (and likewise the adult[s]) that this diagnosis is workable and thrivable. The back of the book has further reading and resources for parents and caregivers. I appreciated the author pressing that you, as the adult, are not alone in this. That there can be help for you too so you're not overwhelmed or lost in how to best help and manage your child(ren). She also includes a couple resources specifically for kids, aged 7-8 and 7+.
My nephew may be a touch too young to fully be able to do everything right now, but I still think this is a great resource to have and utilize for the parents now, to be more informed and prepared, and something to keep in your back pocket when your kid is able to participate. (And even then, you can still try, and just repeat these exercises as many times as you want! Works for good reminders, practice, and get evolving answers as the kids age.)
I would recommend getting a physical copy of the book if possible. I think that gives more opportunity for the child to, not just do the activities, but more closely engage with the book and materials.
The author did a great job introducing what ADHD is, and what it's not. I appreciated that she emphasized how it's not anyone's fault, it just is what it is, and to find some pride and joy in their diagnosis, rather than feel ashamed about it.
The book is written more towards children to read, and while my nephew is too young to read this by himself, I think he could still get quite a bit out of this book. (I wanted to read the book before I gave it to him, haha.) But the parents or adults reading this for sure would get a lot in learning how to better help the children in their lives who have ADHD. There are activities that let the kids give you specific information about their ADHD, like what helps them focus or makes them distracted, that can aid the adults in their lives to adjust things to help them in particular. So not only does the child get to learn about themselves and have some introspection there, the adults too learn what works and what doesn't for them!
I know my mom has struggled with learning how to properly babysit him, and let him have fun while still staying out of trouble, and the little bits I've shared with her from this book had her excited to read it. And it gives ideas for activities to do as well, from writing, to drawing, to crafting, to interviewing others, to mental puzzles, various introspective/mindfulness-based games, visualization, and practicing empathy. There's a lot to choose from! Each chapter has summaries at the end to review what you've learned too.
Topics range from learning how to stay focused, get organized, build a routine, handle your emotions, work/interact with others, impulse control, and more. I also love that the last activity in the book is a list of lots of other games to play with the benefits you get from each one.
This book is very positive and supportive, aiming to encourage the child (and likewise the adult[s]) that this diagnosis is workable and thrivable. The back of the book has further reading and resources for parents and caregivers. I appreciated the author pressing that you, as the adult, are not alone in this. That there can be help for you too so you're not overwhelmed or lost in how to best help and manage your child(ren). She also includes a couple resources specifically for kids, aged 7-8 and 7+.
My nephew may be a touch too young to fully be able to do everything right now, but I still think this is a great resource to have and utilize for the parents now, to be more informed and prepared, and something to keep in your back pocket when your kid is able to participate. (And even then, you can still try, and just repeat these exercises as many times as you want! Works for good reminders, practice, and get evolving answers as the kids age.)
I would recommend getting a physical copy of the book if possible. I think that gives more opportunity for the child to, not just do the activities, but more closely engage with the book and materials.
January 26, 2024
Lessons to pass on
An excellent book. Lot of ideas to pass on to children with ADHD. The book is written from main for children with ADHD to read. Though I appreciate the approach, it is exceedingly difficult to get my child (I am assuming) or any child with ADHD to read anything that they are not 100% interested in. If you can congratulations and I am sure the children will get a lot from this.
I went through the checklist with me, which he found entertaining, picking off hus own traits and trying solutions. There is a lot of information and encouragement to take from this book as a parent, carer, or teacher.
The one way this book format did not work in the Kindle edition is that it is not possible to write in the book, but pen and paper are always an option, so there are no real complaints.
Empathy is something that is brought up in this book. With Kelli Miller's background and family dynamic, she knows what parents, carers, and teachers need to know and hear. Believe me, parents need encouragement and to know their struggles are not unique. Lots of activities to implement and strategies to get kids to try. It's definitely worth reading.
An excellent book. Lot of ideas to pass on to children with ADHD. The book is written from main for children with ADHD to read. Though I appreciate the approach, it is exceedingly difficult to get my child (I am assuming) or any child with ADHD to read anything that they are not 100% interested in. If you can congratulations and I am sure the children will get a lot from this.
I went through the checklist with me, which he found entertaining, picking off hus own traits and trying solutions. There is a lot of information and encouragement to take from this book as a parent, carer, or teacher.
The one way this book format did not work in the Kindle edition is that it is not possible to write in the book, but pen and paper are always an option, so there are no real complaints.
Empathy is something that is brought up in this book. With Kelli Miller's background and family dynamic, she knows what parents, carers, and teachers need to know and hear. Believe me, parents need encouragement and to know their struggles are not unique. Lots of activities to implement and strategies to get kids to try. It's definitely worth reading.
February 9, 2022
Activities for rebuilding self-esteem and organization.
I'm a tutor for an ADHD child and I want to understand her better. Luckily I found this book and watched some informative Ted Talks. After reading it quickly I noticed it will need a few tweaks of the wording for this child. (some examples did not fit.) Young speakers on the Ted Talks explained that modern society constantly reminds the ADHD child why they don't measure up. This wonderful workbook helps restore self-esteem.
I'm a tutor for an ADHD child and I want to understand her better. Luckily I found this book and watched some informative Ted Talks. After reading it quickly I noticed it will need a few tweaks of the wording for this child. (some examples did not fit.) Young speakers on the Ted Talks explained that modern society constantly reminds the ADHD child why they don't measure up. This wonderful workbook helps restore self-esteem.
May 31, 2020
This is great for the young kiddo who can read/write/comprehend what is going on with them. Maybe 2nd grade up. It's too advanced for my not yet kinder who is showing a bunch of symptoms as we're navigating diagnosis. That being said, I'll keep it in my back pocket for when he's older and some of the strategies for my 5th graders.
March 11, 2023
This is a really nice idea, but my poor little ADHD child could not focus on performing any of the tasks due to all the extra reading involved. He wants to do these things independently, so if I'm having to read with him (or he has to read himself w/o me), he does not want to even get started.
June 16, 2019
Not good
Not good my opinion ok ok ok ok ok ok 👌 👌👌👌👌👌 👌 👌 , and the greatest of ok
Not good my opinion ok ok ok ok ok ok 👌 👌👌👌👌👌 👌 👌 , and the greatest of ok
January 3, 2020
Very interesting book full of helpful advice.
April 6, 2020
Well written and thought out - these activities are very helpful!
October 10, 2022
It is a decent book, good activities for kids with Adhd.
I read on my Kindle
I read on my Kindle
February 26, 2023
It helped explain ADHD in a way a child could understand and also help them see that it’s not a weakness and helps them see the super powers behind it.
March 17, 2023
Helped with our son
May 5, 2023
Great place to start when you are learning or refreshing your understanding of ADHD.
October 15, 2023
My son go so much out of reading this.
January 7, 2025
Excellent support tool!
December 10, 2025
My son loves this book!
March 4, 2025
On top of the age-appropriate pratical advice and toolboxes, the paper/print quality, the font, the layout, and the illustrations are 100%.
One minor typo on pages 60-61 *die->dice
Nearly 5 stars. We would have appreciated a few more new tools.
One minor typo on pages 60-61 *die->dice
Nearly 5 stars. We would have appreciated a few more new tools.
June 30, 2018
What is ADHD? The letters are short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This condition or difficulty is when the brain doesn’t necessarily function normally. It affects people in different ways. Millions of children have ADHD. Author Kelli Miller has helped dozens of children learn how to manage their ADHD.
In Part One of this guide Miller is introducing readers to the different types of ADHD such as Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive, Primarily Inattentive and Combined Type. A list of symptoms and how to talk to people about the ADHD condition are also shared. There are 5 activities included to test readers about what they’ve learned. Readers can learn a lot about ADHD from Miller and with the activities and the chances of retaining what was learned are pretty good.
There are nine sections to this workbook. Each building up to help readers better understand how to manage their ADHD, how to communicate and be successful where ever they are, and how to plan things so they can be prepared. With the help of activities at the end of each section readers can get a better understanding of themselves and what they can do. For example, in Section 3 activity 1 helps readers figure our what triggers the emotions by providing character examples of someone who has issues with various types of noises. In the section where readers learn about self-control, there are activities for that as well. There are drawing activities so readers can write down what they see or free drawing activities for readers to express what they are feeling.
The back pages have plenty of resources so readers, parents, teachers and caregivers can better understand ADHD and how to manage it. This workbook has colorful illustrations and is packed with fun and creative activities so by the time readers are done they will have a better understanding of ADHD and have the skills to handle their condition.
In Part One of this guide Miller is introducing readers to the different types of ADHD such as Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive, Primarily Inattentive and Combined Type. A list of symptoms and how to talk to people about the ADHD condition are also shared. There are 5 activities included to test readers about what they’ve learned. Readers can learn a lot about ADHD from Miller and with the activities and the chances of retaining what was learned are pretty good.
There are nine sections to this workbook. Each building up to help readers better understand how to manage their ADHD, how to communicate and be successful where ever they are, and how to plan things so they can be prepared. With the help of activities at the end of each section readers can get a better understanding of themselves and what they can do. For example, in Section 3 activity 1 helps readers figure our what triggers the emotions by providing character examples of someone who has issues with various types of noises. In the section where readers learn about self-control, there are activities for that as well. There are drawing activities so readers can write down what they see or free drawing activities for readers to express what they are feeling.
The back pages have plenty of resources so readers, parents, teachers and caregivers can better understand ADHD and how to manage it. This workbook has colorful illustrations and is packed with fun and creative activities so by the time readers are done they will have a better understanding of ADHD and have the skills to handle their condition.
September 28, 2019
Lots of good activities to share with kids who struggle with ADHD.
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