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Rebuilding Your Relationship with Your ADHD Teenager I’m really glad you are here. If you’ve found your way here, chances are parenting has been feeling hard…and the connection with your teenager isn’t where you want it to be. I want to start by saying something important: You are absolutely in the right place. I’m an ADHD coach with many years of experience supporting both teenagers and parents. I also have ADHD myself, as do all four of my (now grown-up) children. I’ve been

Perfectionism often feels like a double-edged sword. On one side, it drives people to achieve high standards and excel. On the other, it can create stress, frustration, and a constant feeling of falling short. When perfectionism intersects with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the experience becomes even more complex. Many people with ADHD struggle with perfectionism in ways that differ from those without the condition. Understanding this link can help individ

Schools use a lot of tech, but it’s often unstructured and overwhelming. Despite heavy screen use, student performance and digital skills are declining, likely due to unclear goals, poor training, and distractions. This is viewed through an American lense but is applicable this side of the pond too, particularly, I would argue, for our ADHD children. https://www.educationnext.org/logged-in-tuned-out-fifteen-years-billions-of-dollars-later-what-has-learning-tech-accomplished/?

Willpower alone isn’t what makes children successful—it often fails long-term. New research is showing that successful people don't necessarily have more willpower, they just organise their lives so they can avoid temptations. So what can parents do? The answer is to reduce temptations and design environments for good choices as children can learn to enjoy healthy habits if exposure is positive and consistent. Link to NPR article on fast food, screens, and kids' health

Parents often use rewards and consequences to guide behaviour, but these strategies may not work in the same way for children with ADHD. Research shows that children with ADHD often respond less to promises of future rewards or consequences. They tend to be more motivated by immediate feedback. Positive reinforcement can be very effective, but its effects may not last as long without frequent reinforcement. Children with ADHD may process rewards and consequences differently.