daily schedule for AuDHD son over Christmas break

[Anonymous]

I did sign him up for some camps, but he'll be home for 8 days (including the actual holiday and weekends).
He's 10 and needs a LOT of stimulation. Even today, he was rolling around saying "I'm bored".
I'm a teacher so I know how to schedule a day, and I love a schedule. But his energy at home is HARD. If he's not stimulated, he walks around looking for someone to bug.
We will make a list of activities...but any other suggestions? Rewards? Ideas? Theme?
Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Engage him in the routines of life - cleaning, grocery shopping, organizing the garage. Bundle up and head out hiking.

[Anonymous]

Chores. If he bugs anyone, he gets a chore.

[Anonymous]

Is he a reader? Could you check out a bunch of books and/or audio books and make that part of your daily routine?

Would your kid be amenable to cooking or baking? You could involve him in making one meal per day. That can easily fill an hour and will also teach life skills.

We have so many great museums in the area, and you could easily spend 2-3 hours at one each day.

Seems like a good time to organize wherever your child does independent play—his bedroom, the living room, a playroom. Put toys, crafts, games, and books into organized bins on shelves. Sit down and create an “I’m bored” menu with your child. When he complains, keep redirecting to that menu. Be consistent. He’s old enough to manage independent play, and it’s a battle worth fighting. Make yourself busy with a book, a workout, or meal prep and refuse to walk away from that, no matter how many times you’re interrupted.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, my guy is ADHD and he is the same. He needs a schedule or checklist. Chores, workout, hobby time (mine plays an instrument of his choosing; not a parent chosen one); maybe buy some graphic novels he likes; help with meal time, scheduled friend time. It’s a lot.

[Anonymous]

At that age the only thing that worked for my similar son was friends. I invited unlimited friends over. Does he have any friends who are similarly at loose ends without someone to play with? You might be able to trade time on/off by passing your boys back and forth.