Parenting The ADD Child: Make Lists.

Make lists. Seriously – as many lists as you can. And
teach your child to do the same.

• These lists should include:
  tasks that need completed,
• dates to be remembered,
• and activities that need to be attended.
  
  Provide them with a reward for completing their tasks,
  checking things off their lists, and remembering important
  dates. Keep in mind that these kids tend to brush off anything
  and everything in favor of whatever is in front of them at the
  time. When they are able to complete tasks and remember
  important dates, they will eventually modify their behavior to
  make it commonplace.

This is an excerpt from "Coping With ADHD" which is part of The Calm Kids Program