Have you ever paused mid-sentence and thought,
“Wait… did I just make that worse?”
When you’re parenting a teen with ADHD, it can feel like you’re constantly walking on verbal landmines. And the hardest part is this: most of the phrases that backfire sound completely reasonable.
They’re not crue...
If emotional outbursts from your ADHD teen leave your home feeling like a war zone, you’re not alone. Emotional regulation is one of the hardest skills for ADHD teens—and one of the most painful for parents to navigate.
But there is a way to prevent many of these meltdowns before they start.
In...
ADHD teens can be highly sensitive and easily overwhelmed by tone, tension, and pressure. But there is a way to talk so they’ll actually listen… and to listen so they’ll actually talk.
In this week’s video, I share The 5 Rules for Communicating with Your ADHD Teen—practical, compassionate tools ...
If the tension is high in your home—raised voices, short fuses, and that feeling of walking on eggshells—you’re not alone. The good news? These dynamics can improve. When both parents and teens begin to shift how they respond—not just react—real change becomes possible. It takes the whole househo...
Your teen wants to succeed. They really do.
But with ADHD, wanting isn’t enough — activation is the real challenge.
One of the most effective strategies I use in coaching is something called body doubling. And I’ve made a short video that walks you through exactly how to do it — even if your teen...
Lowering Expectations for Greater Success
As parents of teens with ADHD, we often wonder if we should push harder or back off when our kids struggle. One of the most surprising and effective strategies I share with parents is this:  Sometimes the best way to help your ADHD teen grow is to lower ...
As we navigate the teenage years, especially with ADHD in the mix, we often encounter a tug-of-war between parental guidance and teenage resistance. Today I'm sharing a game-changing approach that has revolutionized many parent-teen relationships: Soft Choices.
💡 What Are Soft Choices?
Soft cho...
Do you ever find yourself in a cycle of hope and disappointment with your teen's promises, especially concerning their commitments and responsibilities? If so, I have something that might just change the game for you and your child.
✨ Introducing the "Validate and State" Method
This method is a...
Have you ever wondered if there’s a right and a wrong way to praise and incentivize your teen? As parents, our natural instinct is to celebrate and motivate our kids, especially when they excel. However, studies suggest that traditional rewards, such as money or gifts for good grades, might actua...
Navigating the challenges of raising a teen with ADHD can feel overwhelming. But with the right approach, you can foster a nurturing environment that promotes growth and understanding. In this new video, I'm thrilled to share essential parenting strategies that will empower you and your teen to t...
If your teen struggles with ADHD, navigating the journey can seem daunting. But with the right steps, you can transform these challenges into triumphs.  I'm here to guide you through proven strategies to support your teen effectively.
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Navigating the challenges of parenting a teen with ADHD can be particularly demanding when faced with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (OD). This condition often leaves families feeling overwhelmed and parents feeling helpless. Today I'm going to shed light on OD and provide you with proven strateg...
