If you’ve ever wondered “Why did that simple comment blow up?” — this episode is for you.

Parents of ADHD teens often unintentionally make symptoms worse with the words they use. In this episode, I share three common language mistakes that quietly escalate anxiety, shutdowns, meltdowns, and fibbing — and I give you exact scripts to use instead.

These small shifts can dramatically reduce power struggles, improve honesty, and strengthen your connection with your teen.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why replacing “but” with “and” changes everything for the ADHD nervous system

How “why” questions trigger threat responses and emotional shutdown

What to ask instead of “why” so your teen stays regulated and engaged

Why ADHD teens fib — and why it’s about anxiety, not dishonesty

How yes/no questions unintentionally invite lying

Simple scripts that promote honesty, cooperation, and accountability

How inclusive, low-demand language builds trust instead of tension

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Screens aren’t just distracting your teen with ADHD — they’re chemically hijacking the ADHD brain.

In this episode, I explain why screens are so addictive for ADHD teens and share three science-backed strategies that help reduce screen battles, emotional outbursts, and power struggles — without constant punishment or conflict.

If screens are the number-one trigger for meltdowns in your home, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening neurologically and how to respond in a way that builds cooperation instead of resistance.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why ADHD brains are more vulnerable to screen addiction and cheap dopamine

Why taking screens away often backfires and escalates meltdowns

How dopamine depletion drives doom scrolling and emotional explosions

The power of competing interests to naturally demote screens

Why social connection matters more than screen limits alone

How to involve your teen so they accept boundaries instead of fighting them

Why teens don’t actually love social media as much as we think

How to teach healthy screen habits without shaming or control

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If your ADHD teen’s emotional outbursts feel intense, frequent, or impossible to manage, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I teach a simple, science-backed approach called ABC Parenting to help you handle ADHD meltdowns calmly and prevent many of them before they start. You’ll learn how to shift from reactive parenting to proactive parenting so your teen can build emotional regulation - and your home can feel more peaceful.

This episode is especially helpful if your teen:

Has frequent emotional meltdowns or outbursts

Struggles with emotional regulation, transitions, or overwhelm

Explodes after school, activities, or during homework

Repeats the same emotional patterns again and again

What You’ll Learn:

Why emotional regulation is so hard for ADHD teens

The real reason consequences don’t stop meltdowns

How ABC Parenting works (and which letter matters most)

How to identify emotional triggers before behavior escalates

Real-life examples of preventing ADHD meltdowns at home and school

What to do during a full-blown meltdown—and what not to say

How to rebuild connection and teach regulation after emotions settle

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If every conversation with your ADHD teen turns into an argument—or awkward silence—you’re not alone. But there is a better way to communicate.

In this episode, I share five simple rules for fostering real connection and communication with your ADHD teenager. You’ll learn how to stay calm when emotions run high, how to listen so your teen actually opens up, and how to give feedback without triggering rejection or shutdown.

We’ll talk about:
💬 Why emotional regulation starts with you
👂 The art of active listening and asking the right questions
🧠 How to give feedback ADHD teens can actually hear
⏳ Why slower processing time isn’t defiance — and how to support it
❤️ The surprising power of presence in everyday interactions

When you change how you communicate, you change how your teen connects with you. These five rules will help you move from conflict to cooperation — and from disconnection to real relationship.

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If mornings in your house feel like chaos, you’re not alone. For most ADHD families, the real secret to smooth mornings actually starts the night before.

In this episode, I’m sharing five simple nighttime habits that can completely transform your mornings — helping your teen fall asleep faster, wake up easier, and start the day calm and focused. We’ll talk about building consistent sleep routines, setting up the right environment, managing screens, and even using sunlight to reset your teen’s brain.

You’ll learn how to:
💤 Create a predictable bedtime rhythm that helps ADHD brains power down
🌙 Use mindfulness and relaxation to calm racing thoughts at night
📵 Set realistic screen boundaries without constant battles
☀️ Bring movement and sunlight into your teen’s day to boost focus and motivation
💡 Make small, 1% improvements that add up to big changes at home

I know how exhausting rough mornings can be — but with a few new habits at night, you can help your teen recharge their brain and your whole family start the day on a better note.

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If your teen with ADHD crashes after school and never seems to recover, they’re not lazy — they’re just out of fuel. In this episode, I’ll show you why downtime so easily drifts into wasted time and how to turn it around with three simple, research-backed strategies.

You’ll learn how to:

Offer soft choices that spark motivation

Build an afterschool routine that actually sticks

Use gamification and if–then rewards to keep things fun and doable

I’ll also explain why ADHD brains burn through energy faster, how to manage your expectations, and how to work with your teen’s interest-based brain instead of against it.

Start small, expect 80% success, and remember — structure, choice, and playfulness go a long way. You’ve got this, and you’re already doing better than you think.

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Disorganization in ADHD isn’t just about messy rooms — it’s about messy thoughts. In this episode, I’ll show you how to help your teen connect the dots in their own mind so they can think more clearly and make better choices.

You’ll learn how to ask open-ended questions that calm the chaos, build awareness, and spark those “aha” moments that lead to real growth. I’ll also share a coaching story where one student went from failing to thriving — simply by learning to see his own patterns.

If your teen struggles to stay organized, this episode will help you bring more calm, clarity, and connection into your home.

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In this episode, I share the three biggest pitfalls where ADHD teens often bite off more than they can chew — AP classes, the college leap, and money management. I’ll show you how to spot false readiness, avoid painful setbacks, and use my simple 80% Test Tool to measure when your teen is truly ready for more independence.

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Is your teen melting down over minor frustrations? One minute they’re fine, the next they’re slamming doors, shouting, or in tears? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.

In this episode, I'll explain why emotional dysregulation is hardwired into the ADHD brain—and what parents can do to help stabilize moods, reduce blowups, and strengthen connection.

We’ll cover:

💥 Why ADHD emotions hit faster, harder, and more intensely

🧱 The 5-step scaffolding system that helps reduce meltdowns over time

🧠 How mirror neurons in your teen’s brain respond to your emotional state

🌀 Why individuation + immature executive function = a perfect storm

📉 How to set expectations at 80%—and why that leads to more wins, not less

🙊 When NOT to correct tone or attitude (and what to do instead)

🌱 How to use praise as powerful brain-based reinforcement

Whether your teen is shutting down, blowing up, or just struggling to cope with life’s demands, this episode gives you compassionate, neuroscience-backed tools to help them grow—and give you both some peace.

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Are you constantly reminding your teen to do their chores, finish homework, or just follow through—and it’s still not working? You’re not alone. In this episode, Certified ADHD Coach Annie Adjan explains why verbal reminders often fail and what to do instead.

We’ll cover:

Why ADHD teens resist verbal prompts (even when they want to succeed)

How individuation and delayed executive function collide in the teen years

What kind of routines and visual systems actually reduce conflict

3 scaffolding tips to build independent task completion

How to use post-it notes, time-blocking, and visual calendars to make reminders stick

How to handle teens who insist on digital tools over physical systems

Whether your teen is struggling to get through the school year or floundering in the unstructured days of summer, this episode will give you clear, compassionate strategies to replace the nagging—and see real progress.

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