3 Tips for Getting Back on Track After the Holidays

3 Tips for Getting Back on Track After the Holidays Are you and your child having a hard time getting back into the swing of things after the holiday break? Youre not alone! The week following the winter holidays is one of the most challenging times of the year for families of kids with ADHD. The excitement and intensity of the holidays, the delicious treats, late bedtimes and lazy mornings, and extra screen time sets kids up for a difficult adjustment when they return to school. For kids with ADHD, their symptoms often seem to be at their worst this week, and many will be more argumentative and oppositional than usual. As a parent, youre undoubtedly having a difficult time getting back into your own routine, and have less energy available to deal with your childs challenges. While the first few weeks in January will never be without their difficulties, there are things you can do to help them go as smoothly as possible for you and your child. Adjust Your Expectations. Your child is going to have more difficulty getting out of the house in the morning, will probably forget things that he or she needs to bring home from school, will have a hard time getting started on homework, and will have a more difficult time falling asleep at night. This is normal and to be expected! Provide your child with extra support if he or she needs it, and be patient when things dont go as planned. Just because your child is struggling this week doesnt mean that things will always be this way. This is a temporary situation and your child will be back on track soon. Minimize Your Own Tasks and Commitments. This adjustment period will go more smoothly if you keep your own responsibilities and commitments to a minimum. While you cant stop doing all of the things that keep your home and life running smoothly, there are things that you can do to reduce the burden. Plan meals that require little prep work or clean up, put off any non-essential errands, and ask for help from other parents, friends, and family with things like school or activity pick-ups and drop-offs. Schedule fun family activities for the weeks ahead. For most kids, the holidays are followed by a long stretch of winter that doesnt include many planned fun activities at home or at school. This can take a serious toll on a childs mood and motivation, especially when a child has ADHD. Schedule fun activities that your child and your family can look forward to. Friday family movie nights, ice skating or sledding, a visit to an indoor waterpark or activity center, and a trip to your familys favorite museum are all fun ways to spend time on winter weekends. Schedule these activities in advance, and post them somewhere at home where your child can see the list every day. When your child is feeling down, remind him or her of all of the exciting days ahead. The return to school after the winter break isnt easy for kids with ADHD or their families. A little planning, patience, and understanding can go a long way in making this time as enjoyable as possible for you and your child. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Short English Travel Vocabulary - English Words and Phrases related to Holidays

Short English Travel Vocabulary - English Words and Phrases related to Holidays Summer is a great time to travel. If you are planning to travel abroad this summer, our short English travel vocabulary can come in handy.Scroll down to watch a video lesson on Travel Phrasal Verbs. First things first, lets find out what is the difference between TRAVEL, TRIP, JOURNEY and TOURISM.TRAVEL is usually used as a verb.Ex. We had been travelling all day and were exhausted.We can also use TRAVEL as a noun, but only with a general meaning of moving from place to place.Ex. Foreign travel is very popular with students.JOURNEY is a noun. It is used when you talk about going from one particular place to another. It may be long or short.Ex. The journey from New York to Los Angeles took several days.I have a short journey to work each day.TRIP is used if you talk about the whole visit â€" the journey there and back, the place you stayed and so on.Ex. I’m going on a business trip next month. Did you have a good trip?We had a very successful trip although the journey back was terrible.TOURISM is the industry of business providing accommodation, transport and other services.ex. Tourism developed in Central America more slowly than in the nearby regions of the Caribbean and sout hern Mexico. Difference between Trip, Journey, Travel and Tourism Most of the times we BOOK our train or plane tickets in advance. We pay for a seat, a couchette, or berth in advance.BERTH bed in a boatCOUCHETTE bed in a train. For example, there are couchette coaches in Nightjet train which travels across Europe.COMPARTMENT a room on a trainFARE money paid for a journeyI personally like to TRAVEL LIGHT to travel with a very small amount of luggageEx. I always travel light. I only take hand luggage.LUGGAGE   baggage (suitcases, bags, etc)A RESERVATION  is when you have paid for something in advance. You can have a reservation for a hotel room, a flight, a train and so on.Ex. â€" Sorry, Sir. This hotel is full.â€" This is ridiculous. I have a reservation.In a hotel you may be offered a SINGLE ROOM (for one person) or a DOUBLE ROOM (with a bed for two people).Ex. I’m on my own, so a single room will be fine.My husband is meeting me later so I’d like a double room, please.If the room is EN-SUITE it means that there is a private bathroom and toilet that other guest cannot use.Ex. The rooms at the Palace Hotel are all en-suite so you can relax in your own bath. Don't keep this to yourself, share it with the world: If your hotel reservation is FULL BOARD it means that all your meals will be included. If it is HALF BOARD it includes your evening meal and breakfast, but not lunch.Ex. Peter had all his meals included in the cost of the hotel. It was full board.Some  hotels offer a COMPLIMENTARY (free, costing nothing) breakfast in the morning or free drinks and snacks in the lobby.Ex. Our guests receive welcome drinks and a complimentary fruit basket on arrival.  SUPLEMENTARY costing extra moneyEx. Breakfast is supplementary  and costs £15.When you arrive at the hotel you must CHECK IN and when you leave you CHECK OUT.Ex. On the day of your arrival at the hotel, please check in by 18.00.On the day of your departure, please check out by 10.00.You also check in when you are getting a flight at an airport. After that you may wait in the DEPARTURE LOUNGE, where only people who are getting on flights are allowed.Ex. Our flight was delayed so we had to wat in the departure lounge for a few hours.A STO POVER is when you are flying to one place but have a short break in your journey in another place.Ex. The flight to Sydney isn’t direct, there is a stopover in Singapore.A BACKPACK is a big bag that you carry on your back.TO BACKPACK means to travel for quite a long time, and very cheaply.Ex. If we don’t have much money perhaps we could backpack around Europe for a couple of months. Travel Phrasal Verbs - Video Lesson