Oppositional Behavior
“Arguing with a Defiant Teen Won’t Help. Instead, Try Collaborative Conversations.”
“Instead of reacting with anger, try initiating collaborative conversations with your defiant teen...
Making Friends
Q: “My Son’s Only Social Interactions Are On Screens!”
“Social anxiety is common among teen boys with ADHD. Easing their discomfort around social situations...
Rewards & Consequences
Delayed Gratification Is the Most Critical Money Skill Your Child Can Learn
“Waiting sounds basic, but it’s far from simple to put into practice. As a certified financial...
"Motivating the Unmotivated Student with ADHD" [Video Replay & Podcast #437]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#437), download the slide presentation, and...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
[Screener] Social Anxiety Test for Teens
Take this free social anxiety test to see if your teen may be showing signs of social anxiety...
Teens with ADHD
Q: “Should I Stop My ADHD Teen from Hanging Out with ‘Bad’ Friends?”
Worried about peer pressure and your teen’s ADHD impulsivity colliding? Concerned about your teen’s...
Positive Parenting
Teaching Generation Z How to Hope
A child’s capacity for hope is directly proportional to their wellbeing. Here, find four strategies...
Teens with ADHD
Q: Should I Punish (or Ignore) My Teen’s Disrespectful, Snarky Behavior?
“When the parent-child relationship gets to this point, the primary focus should be on rebuilding...
Adult Blogs
“I Became Someone Unrecognizable — Even to Myself”
In this stirring and honest essay, a teen girl shares her story of reckoning and recovery, explains...
“How Emotional Dysregulation & ADHD Transform Teen Relationships from Messes to Minefields” [Video Replay & Podcast #398]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#398), download the slide presentation, and...
“5 Life Skills Every ADHD Young Adult Needs to Cultivate” [Video Replay & Podcast #450]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#450), download the slide presentation, and...
Free Parenting Downloads
Free Download: Too Much Screen Time? How to Regulate Your Teen’s Devices
Each time a new electronics device enters your home, sit down with your child and create clear...
Teens with ADHD
Prepare Your ADHD Driver for Traffic Stops
“Keep your hands visible on the steering wheel at all times and cooperate.” Dealing with police...
School & Learning
The Roots of ADHD Motivation Problems — and How to Get Students Engaged in Learning
Motivation in children with ADHD is tied to how the brain perceives challenges, among other factors....
Teens with ADHD
Shake Loose of Your Limiting Beliefs: A Guide for Teens with ADHD
Your biggest critic may live inside your own head. Your limiting beliefs about your character,...