{"id":12,"date":"2021-04-22T16:11:57","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T16:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeschoollounge.com\/?p=12"},"modified":"2021-04-30T18:57:11","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T18:57:11","slug":"high-protein-breakfast-ideas-for-kids-with-adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeschoollounge.com\/high-protein-breakfast-ideas-for-kids-with-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"High Protein Breakfast Ideas for Kids with ADHD"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
A friend recently asked me what I feed my boys, both of whom have ADHD, for breakfast. She knows that her son, who was recently diagnosed, needs a high protein breakfast for kids to jump start his brain. The problem is that his meds upset his tummy and he can be a finicky eater anyway.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
I gave her my ADHD breakfast ideas that have helped my son who has ADHD, and Anxiety, over the years. These breakfast foods are very high in protein.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Neurons need proteins to help it communicate them communicate with the brain. Neurotransmitters, made from amino acids, affect behavior. Dopamine and serotonin are in protein-rich foods. A protein-rich breakfast gives a boost to an ADHD brain so your child can be set up for success in their day!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Having a breakfast menu plan also helps to make sure she has enough time in the morning to make and eat breakfast. This requires having a set morning routine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ours consists of a specific order of who wakes up and gets in the bathroom as we only have one bathroom (me, RestaurantMan, Logan, and then Jordan).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Everyone is responsible to grab their breakfast from set choices made the weekend before. We eat at the table and usually talk about our plans for the day. The TV does not come on and phones are not allowed. I suggested that she start by giving the meds right before or with breakfast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n