Bedtime meltdowns in kids with ADHD aren’t just about being “difficult.” The real reason often has more to do with the brain and nervous system than behavior. Many ADHD brains don’t release melatonin until later in the evening — which means kids don’t actually feel tired when parents expect them to. Combine that with overstimulation and poor regulation throughout the day, and bedtime quickly becomes a battle. The good news? When you support the biology — not just try to discipline the behavior —
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