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...
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...
