Summer’s in full swing and routines are out the window, which can be both fun — and frustrating!

That’s why we’re replaying this episode with psychologist Dr. Andy Kahn, who shares practical, low-stress tips for surviving and thriving this summer. From managing screen time to making travel more manageable with kids who learn and think differently, this episode is full of smart, doable advice to help your family stay grounded while still having fun.

For more on this topic:

• How to make a sensory travel kit for your child
• 10 tips to help kids avoid travel meltdowns and sensory overload
• Listen to this episode of In It to hear more about summer camp

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We’re taking a quick summer break for the holiday weekend here at Team In It. Instead of a new episode this week, we’re sharing a great episode from our sister show, Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn. In this episode, Dr. Andy teams up with pediatrician Dr. Liz Harstad to discuss whether melatonin is safe for kids.

Check out Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn and related resources from this episode on the show’s page.

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It’s no secret that physical activity can make a big difference for kids with ADHD. The hard part is figuring out how to give kids the time and space to move when they need to.

In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Dr. Andy Kahn. Andy is a licensed psychologist and the associate director of behavior change and expertise here at Understood.org. He’s also the host of the podcast Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn.

He helps us take a good look at movement and why it makes such a difference for kids with ADHD. Tune in for easy tips to get more activity into your child’s daily routine.

Related resources

• Teaching tip: My “go to” teaching technique for overstimulated kids
• What can I do if my child’s teacher takes recess away?
• How to get your child involved in sports
• 7 tips for improving your relationship with your child’s teacher
• Listen: How to get your child to try new things

Timestamps

(1:15) Exercise vs. physical activity

(3:53) “Spending” energy to regulate

(9:42) Ideas that encourage movement

(10:20) How much time is the right amount of time

(13:04) Afterschool sports and activities

(16:29) The importance of recess

(21:52) 504 plans, IEPs, and movement

(22:18) Getting creative

For a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org.

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give