Melissa Thompson, LCSW
Supporting parents of teenagers with ADHD
Supporting parents of teenagers with ADHD
Parenting a teenager is challenging enough. The teenage years are filled with academic pressures and a push for increased independence, which adds stress within the family. Parenting a teen who has ADHD adds another level of complexity. There are expectations by teachers, employers, and even family members that do not match your teenager’s abilities and emotional maturity as of yet. These mismatches can create extreme frustrations and hopelessness in you and your teen.
I know, I’ve lived it.
Support is critical. Not only does your child need supports to help them learn the skills needed to manage and work with their ADHD symptoms, but YOU deserve support around all of your feelings and struggles that are a byproduct of parenting a teen with these special needs.
Teens and young adults with ADHD can be successful. Support for YOU as a parent can help you ensure your teen's success. By reducing your frustration and stress level while increase your knowledge and skill set, you'll have more mental, emotional and physical energy to put into guiding and building up your teen’s skills and self-esteem. There is hope!
I've pulled together some of the most useful strategies for building a strong relationship with your teen and organized them into a free guide for you. The Teenage ADHD Survival Guide: 4 Essential Parenting Skills will help you better understand your teen and provide effective methods for improved communication. Sign up below and put these tips into practice today.
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