In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike tackle a question about the complex challenges faced by a high school boy with ADHD, as highlighted in a heartfelt email from a concerned parent. How can parents effectively support their children in navigating emotional intensity and social skills? What role does rejection sensitivity play in their relationships? As they explore the impact of impulsivity on friendships and romantic interests, listeners will discover practical strategies for fostering resilience and self-regulation.

Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠

[00:00:00] Start

[00:03:04] Navigating emotional intensity in teens.

[00:05:39] Rejection sensitive dysphoria explained.

[00:08:17] Feedback and emotional resilience.

[00:12:41] Parenting strategies for ADHD kids.

[00:14:11] Social isolation and motivation.

[00:17:38] Overcoming task avoidance in ADHD.

[00:20:49] Video game boundaries and addiction.

[00:26:29] Community centers for kids.

[00:29:28] Anger and social relationships.

[00:31:09] Understanding romantic relationships in ADHD.

[00:34:12] Impulsiveness and ADHD challenges.

[00:38:05] Sharing internal dialogue examples.

[00:42:34] In-person relationships for ADHD kids.

[00:44:08] Professional advice disclaimer.