Worksheet
ADHD Awareness Action Plan for Mindful Parenting
The ADHD Awareness Action Plan Worksheet helps parents and caregivers develop a mindful, compassionate approach to supporting a child with ADHD. By increasing awareness of how executive function shapes a child’s behavior - and how a caregiver’s own stress and reactions play a role - this worksheet guides families toward calmer, more effective responses. It emphasizes curiosity over judgment and supports emotional regulation and compassion as core skills, alongside practical, sustainable changes in daily parenting routines.
How to Use This Worksheet
Caregivers can use this worksheet to reflect on their child’s experience through an executive function lens while also noticing their own emotional responses. The prompts encourage observing patterns, creating supportive reminders, and planning small, consistent mindfulness practices for both parent and child. This worksheet works best when revisited regularly as routines, stress levels, and developmental needs change.
Who This Worksheet Is For
- Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD
- Families seeking calmer, more mindful parenting approaches
- Caregivers experiencing frustration or emotional reactivity
- Therapists supporting parent education and mindfulness skills
- Families wanting to strengthen connection alongside structure
Expected Outcomes
- Increased awareness of ADHD-related behaviors and triggers
- Reduced caregiver reactivity and stress
- Greater emotional steadiness during challenging moments
- Stronger parent-child connection
- More consistent use of mindful parenting strategies
Related Topics
References
Bertin, M. (2014). Mindful parenting for ADHD: A guide to cultivating calm, reducing stress, and helping children thrive. New Harbinger Publications.
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