I have a very active 2.5 year old. I want to read to him more, to help with his speech but he never sits still. I've been trying the interactive books, tried books with cars, trucks, things he is interested in... no luck... any tips?
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As an ADHD parent of an ADHD kid. Close yourself in a small room like their bedroom. You sit still on a bed/ chair/ whatever. Let the kid bounce around and interact with the other things in the room while you read. At the end of each double page spread, direct their attention to the illustrations. Some kids just need more stimulation.

I have read somewhere exactly what Alexis suggested, let him bounce in the room you are in. I dont know if i read it for ADHD kids or Boys but I have both and feel it works. We read at bedtime and my son bounces around, plays with his toys, talks to us; but as we read we pause for him to fill in some of this favorite words, which he does. Ex: chick chick (us) boom boom (him). 90% of the time he chimes in on his parts and if he doesnt I maybe read the line one more time pause then say the word(s) .

Thank you both! I will try this

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I have a very active 2.5 year old. I want to read to him more, to help with his speech but he never sits still. I've been trying the interactive books, tried books with cars, trucks, things he is interested in... no luck... any tips?

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