Navigating the emotional landscape of a teen with ADHD can often feel like steering through a storm. The heightened emotional sensitivity and the delayed executive function related to emotional regulation can make everyday interactions challenging. But don’t worry, there’s a powerful tool that ca...

As the new school year gains momentum, are you noticing your teen struggling to keep up, especially with their ADHD challenges?

Scaffolding is a powerful method to support your child's success across all aspects of life. It involves providing structured support as your teen learns and practic...

Are you struggling to get your teen with ADHD to stay on top of their tasks?  I’m excited to share a powerful strategy that could transform your teen’s time management: the “Now or Never” technique:

What is “Now or Never”?
It’s a straightforward approach that encourages your teen to act on ...

Feeling overwhelmed by your teen's money management struggles? You're not alone. Let's explore some effective strategies to enhance financial skills for young adults with ADHD.

Why Is Money Management So Tough for Teens with ADHD? ADHD brings unique challenges to managing fina ...

Are you constantly looking for effective ways to enhance your teen's memory and focus? Today, I'm excited to introduce you to three proven strategies that can significantly boost your teen's working memory, especially vital for those navigating the complexities of ADHD.

Why Focus on Working Memo...

Are you searching for a breakthrough strategy to enhance your teen’s focus and emotional health?  Today I want to share a transformative technique known as body doubling. This method not only boosts productivity but also supports your teen emotionally, making it a powerful tool for any parent of ...

As a certified ADHD coach deeply engaged with both teens and their parents, I'm here to discuss a particularly challenging aspect of ADHD: Oppositional Defiance (OD). Understanding and managing OD can be heart-wrenching, but with the right approach, we can navigate these turbulent waters together...

As parents, our paramount responsibility is ensuring the safety and well-being of our children, from physical safeguards like helmets and seatbelts to digital defenses in the vast, often uncharted waters of social media. Just because platforms like Instagram and Snapchat are widely accepted doesn...

Navigating ADHD in children requires more than just discipline and structure—it demands a nurturing environment filled with understanding, humor, and proactive engagement. I'm Annie Adjan, your certified ADHD and academic coach. Today, we delve into the concept of pro-social parenting and its vit...

Managing ADHD effectively involves more than just routine medical and therapeutic approaches—it’s about diving deep into the passions and interests of teenagers to truly make a difference. I’m Annie Adjan, a certified ADHD and academic coach, and I’m here to share insights into leveraging your te...

Summer can pose unique challenges for parents of teenagers with ADHD. Without the structure of school, maintaining productivity and focus can be difficult. As an ADHD coach specializing in helping parents and their teens, I'm Annie Adjan, and today I'm here to guide you through a proven strategy ...

Introduction

I know firsthand how challenging it can be to parent teens with ADHD. Often, we hope they'll learn from their mistakes naturally, but for teens with ADHD, it’s not that simple. This post dives into why typical approaches might falter and highlights effective strategies I’ve honed ov...