The habit nobody talks about

We have covered what to add to the plate and what to take off it. This week we are talking about something that never even makes it to the conversation and it might be the most overlooked factor in how your child's brain performs every single day. Hydration. Research shows that even mild dehydration significantly impairs attention, memory and mood in children living with ADHD and most kids are running on less than they need before the school day has even begun. This episode looks at why thirst is not a reliable cue for children living with ADHD and how to turn hydration into a habit that actually sticks. We also talk about tracking and share a link to the Be Everything You Are organiser at beeverythingyouare.com.au - use the code adhdhabits for ten percent off.Be Everything You Are! OrganiserSCIENCE REFERENCESGrandjean, A. C., & Grandjean, N. R. (2007). Dehydration and cognitive performance. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 26(5), 549 to 554.Edmonds, C. J., & Burford, D. (2009). Should children drink more water? The effects of drinking water on cognition in children. Appetite, 52(3), 776 to 779.Barkley, R. A. (2013). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. Guilford Press.