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[quote=Anonymous]Melatonin much safer than clonidine. Melatonin really only a problem for older people where it can cause confusion. Also, make sure kids are off screens early, the lights from the screens interfere with the circadian rhythm. Get your kid in front of bright light early in the am (via a light box, lighted glasses, or southern exposure). Avoid any caffeine by dinner time, maybe look into nutrition- want to avoid sugar highs or lows at bedtime. Then work with your kid about what they want to do at bedtime to relax, within use of screens. Warm bath or shower, cool bedroom, weighted blankets, read a book, low lighting, hot milk with cinnamon, etc. ADHDers have adverse response to being told what to do, so important the kid sees the value of a good nights sleep and pick what they want to do for the last hour. [/quote]
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