Teens with ADHD
Teens with ADHD face a unique set of challenges as puberty aggravates their symptoms, challenging high school classes tax their executive functions, and independence beckons. Here’s how parents can help.
Popular in Teens with ADHD
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...
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...
ADHD News & Research
Report: Teen Mental Health Is Improving, Despite Growing School Violence
A new CDC report highlights slight improvements in teen mental health and concerning increases in...
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
Hormones, High School, and ADHD: A Parent’s Guide
Teens want freedom, not rules. Learn to establish cooperation and peace at home with these...
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...
Teens with ADHD
Why Teens Stop Trying — and Achieving — at School
The quest for adolescent independence pushes many teens (especially boys with ADHD) away from school...
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
TikTok Is My Therapist: The Dangers and Promise of Viral #MentalHealth Videos
#ADHD videos on TikTok have now received 2.4 billion views. These short, viral clips are spreading...
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,...