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...
How Parenting a Teen with ADHD is Like Conducting an Orchestra
Parenting a teenager with ADHD often feels like conducting an orchestra without a conductor. Picture a symphony orchestra, with various instrumental sections—the strings, brass, and percussion. The musicians, equipped with their inst...
Introduction: Parenting a teenager can often feel like navigating through a storm. Tensions can escalate quickly, and maintaining control without exacerbating the situation can be challenging. In these moments, a concise strategy is crucial. I'm excited to share a powerful three-word technique, d...
In today's world, parenting can often feel like navigating through an uncharted territory, especially when it comes to disciplining our children. But what if I told you that the most effective parents rarely, if ever, resort to punishment? It's a hard pill to swallow, but there's a way to raise y...
The Reminder-Nagging Cycle
Teenagers, especially those with ADHD, need constant reminders. The catch? These reminders often slip into the realm of nagging, a detrimental habit in parenting. Why? It's all about individuation - the biological necessity for teenagers to become independent. This nat...
Today, let’s delve into one of the most challenging yet heart-wrenching aspects of ADHD: mood disorders, particularly Oppositional Defiance (OD). I'm Annie Adjan, your guide in the journey of parenting, academics, and ADHD management. Join our dynamic community at annieadjan.com for more resource...
Did you know that slow processing isn’t synonymous with a lack of intelligence? This is especially pertinent when discussing ADHD. Most individuals with ADHD have incredibly sharp and gifted minds, yet they often need more time to process information. Today, let’s delve into why slow processing i...
In today's discussion, I aim to pull back the curtain on the lesser-known companions of ADHD: its comorbidities. Now, if you've been on this journey for a while, you'll know that ADHD, with its vibrant and energetic nature, can be quite a party. And I mean that in the most literal sense; spending...
Let's dive into the intricate workings of the teenage brain today. Executive functions are essentially the command and control systems of our brain. They’re not about intelligence, but rather about how we execute daily tasks.
Meet Dr. Russell Barkley, a pillar in ADHD research, with almost half ...
We've all felt that pang of rejection at some point in our lives, right? Today, I want to dive deep into a term that might sound a bit heavy but is crucial to understand when it comes to our teenagers: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria or RSD.
So, What's RSD?
Simply put, RSD is that deep, gut-wre...
