Today, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss how parents of teens with ADHD may need to adjust expectations and recognize that their teen may struggle with focus, impulsivity, follow-through and relational depth — not because they don’t care, but because their brain works differently. Shorter conversations, built-in breaks, clear structure and consistent reminders can reduce frustration and help teens succeed at school, home and relationships. Most importantly, parents are urged to affirm their teen’s strengths and outside-the-box thinking, while adapting their parenting approach to meet their teen’s unique needs. 

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