View Full Version : How can I help Dh with school?


wifemomservant
09-27-05, 01:16 PM
My dear husband started back at school a month ago and is taking more classes than he has before. 4 as opposed the the 2 per semester he's been taking. Plus he works full time and we have 3 kids.

We both have ADD.

I know he's having a harder time this semester than in the past. How can I help him? I have made a study schedule for him and have been trying not to interupt him during the times he has set to study.

Any other tips? Tips for him would be appreciated too. thanks.

Kirsten
09-27-05, 07:36 PM
it's all about motivation.. i was a big fan of studying using different color highlighters, markers, pens etc.. i used a lot of flashcards and also found that walking around while reading them over helps, too..
reward-- i munched while studying.. also encourage him to take breaks.. also another thing is to have him reward himself after doing all his work.. like watching a football after studying or doing schoolwork.. offer to help him study or do his "chores" so he can have more time for his work.. that's great that you aren't interrupting him.. it sounds like you are helping..
four classes=) good luck!!

Tara
09-27-05, 08:30 PM
Have either of you looked into ADD Coaching? Also, is he receiving accomodations through the school?

vegansoprano
09-29-05, 12:07 PM
Definitely, encouragement is key. Hold him accountable, but do it through mutually agreed upon rewards - e.g. if a paper is due two weeks from today, you might decide do something special together next Friday night if he gets a rough draft done by then.

Also, ask him what you could do that would help. Sometimes that is the biggest thing of all.