Circle of Control
What are 2 things you can control?
My body, my words, my choices, and my reactions
Which type of brain has the biggest emotional reactions? Calm or hot brain
Hot brain
True or Falst: it's easier to do our responsibilities before we start a fun thing
True! It's harder to stop doing something fun
What comes first? TV or Homework
Homework
True or False: Feeling angry is ok
True! It's always ok to feel angry. But how react to feeling angry is important - it is never ok to hurt someone with our bodies or words.
True or False: Parents control the family rules
True! Adults control family routines and rules to keep everyone healthy and safe. Kids can make choices within the rules, not instead of them.
What part helps you make smart decisions?
Calm brain (the front part!)
What's a tool that can help you stop one activity and start another?
A timer, a reminder from a parent or teacher, a written schedule
Showering and brushing my teeth are part of what responsibility?
Taking care of my body
What can you do with anger that it safe?
Talk, breath, take space, stomp safely, hit safely (like hitting a pillow)
Which is in my control: When homework happens or using "calm-down skills"?
Calm-down skills
Name one thing that cools down a hot brain
Why is doing fun things before our responsibilities especially hard for ADHD brains?
It makes stopping extremely hard.
True or False: doing responsibilities helps the house run smoother.
True! When everyone does their part we feel happier and healthier.
What feeling do you get when you have to stop something fun?
Sad, mad, frustrated, disappointed (any feeling is ok!)
A friend doesn't want to share - what can you control?
How I respond/ what I do next
TV makes you brain (A) slower or (B) faster and more excited
(B)! Faster and more excited! It can be hard to stop watching TV because of this.
What should you do when you feel explosive and have a hot brain before stopping something fun?
Use a calming strategy, pause and think of the best response, ask for help
If I don't want to do a responsibility, what is a respectful thing to say?
"Can I have 2 more minutes?" and accept if they say yes or no.
"I need help"
"I feel frustrated"
What is one thing you can say to yourself when you are mad?
Take a break, I can do thing, the rules stay the same, or anything else!
My mom says it's time to brush my teeth, but I don't want to! What's in my control?
How I brush my teeth (I can get it done fast or slowly - I can make it a game or competition to be more fun)
How I respond to my mom (how my voice sounds, what words I use)
When you're talking to someone who's having a hot brain, what can you do?
Take some space, speak calmly, don't match their emotions or reactions
What should you do to avoid becoming explosive and hot brain if switching activities is hard?
Change your routine! Set a schedule that works better for your brain and body
True or False: we make up our own responsibilities
False! We need adults to help us know which responsibilities are important to keep us safe and healthy.
What's one suggestion for your parents to make routines and responsibilities run smoother at home?