Managing a household is more than a full-time job. From before sunrise to bedtime, being a mom includes preparing meals, cleaning, organizing, creating a schedule, being a taxi driver, watching the budget, and so on. Running an organization like this would be challenging for a corporate staff, let alone a mom who has attention difficulties.

At first, all moms might not be perfectly skilled in housework, but with a little practice and purposeful thinking, ADD moms with an ADHD child can be just as proficient as any other mom. Here are a few household tips for moms with attention difficulties:

Use all the tools available. Stores are filled with easy mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, dusters, pre-moistened wipes, and so on. These are great for the mom with little time and a lot to do. You can cut cleaning time simply by getting the right tools for the job.

Commit to 10 minutes of housework at a time. You don’t have to devote an entire day to housework. In just 10 minutes a day, you can vacuum a room, clean a bathtub, or mop a floor. That way the housework won’t pile up and become a huge task that everyone would rather escape from.

Don’t let laundry pile up. For moms with attention difficulties, laundry is the first thing to avoid once it gets out of control. ADHD moms should go ahead and get the laundry started as soon as there’s enough for a load. Also, instead of folding things, it’s easier and faster to hang them.

The most important gift an ADHD mom can give herself is a routine, especially if there is an ADHD child in the family. People with attention difficulties may dislike routines, but once they get started on one, they see how well it works. If you have trouble creating a routine for yourself, ask a friend or family member for help.