Teens with ADHD
ADHD and the Turbulence of Puberty
Adolescent hormonal changes impact ADHD symptoms, behavior, and responses to treatment. Here's how to...
ADHD in Boys
ADHD symptoms are sometimes unique and distinct in boys, who face unique challenges with behavior, self-esteem, academics, friendships, motivation, and more.
On-Demand Parenting Webinars
“Top ADHD Challenges (and Solutions) for Teen Boys” [Video Replay & Podcast #569]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#569), download the slide presentation, and...
On-Demand Parenting Webinars
“The Social Reboot: Helping Tween and Teen Boys with ADHD Make Friends” [Video Replay & Podcast #507]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#507), download the slide presentation, and...
Making Friends
A Dad’s Role in Modeling Social Skills
Research shows that social skills groups don’t help boys with ADHD improve their friendships, but...
ADHD News & Research
Study: fMRI Neurofeedback Appears Ineffective at Treating ADHD in Boys
fMRI neurofeedback did not improve ADHD symptoms in this study of boys. Future research is needed to...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Bullying More Prevalent Among Children with ADHD
Nearly half of children with ADHD are victims of bullying and 16% have bullied other children,...
Guest Blogs
“Seeing Camden Clearly: How a Diagnosis Unlocked My Son’s Best Self”
“It was time, I realized, to stop ignoring what had been staring me in the face. It was time to stop...
Emotions
Your Emotional Responses to ‘Bad’ Behavior are Counterproductive
When kids with ADHD elicit emotional responses from their parents, they learn that disruptive...
Guest Blogs
“It’s Not About Social Cues. It’s About Social Learning.”
Social learning challenges are common in teens with ADHD, who struggle with perspective taking and...
Guest Blogs
“Should We Drop the ODD Label?”
Should we stop using the oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) label to describe children with ADHD who...
Meltdowns & Anger
Q: My ADHD Teen Reacts Aggressively to Limits!
Anger issues erupt when teens with ADHD lack clear boundaries and consequences. Good behavior results...
ADHD in Boys
Why “Think Before You Act” is Terrible Advice
"Think before you act" sounds like reasonable advice, but for a child with ADHD it is worthless. Why?...
