Parenting ADHD with Annie Adjan

5 Rules for Communicating with your ADHD Teenager

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. 📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide [https://www.annieadjan.com/guide] 🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/ [https://www.annieadjan.com/] 📱 Follow me for more helpful content and ideas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan [https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy [https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan] 📺 Access my full library of free instructional videos and strategy guides: https://www.annieadjan.com/blog [https://www.annieadjan.com/blog] 🎓 Discover the success stories of other parents just like you: https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials [https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials]

ADHD Morning Chaos? Fix It the Night Before

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. 📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide [https://www.annieadjan.com/guide] 🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/ [https://www.annieadjan.com/] 📱 Follow me for more helpful content and ideas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan [https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy [https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan] 📺 Access my full library of free instructional videos and strategy guides: https://www.annieadjan.com/blog [https://www.annieadjan.com/blog] 🎓 Discover the success stories of other parents just like you: https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials [https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials]

Why Your ADHD Teen Does NOTHING After School (And How to Fix It)

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.   📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide [https://www.annieadjan.com/guide] 🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/ [https://www.annieadjan.com/] 📱 Follow me for more helpful content and ideas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan [https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy [https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan] 📺 Access my full library of free instructional videos and strategy guides: https://www.annieadjan.com/blog [https://www.annieadjan.com/blog] 🎓 Discover the success stories of other parents just like you: https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials [https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials]

How To Help Your Teen With ADHD Organize Their Thinking

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. 📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide [https://www.annieadjan.com/guide] 🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/ [https://www.annieadjan.com/] 📱 Follow me for more helpful content and ideas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan [https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy [https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan] 📺 Access my full library of free instructional videos and strategy guides: https://www.annieadjan.com/blog [https://www.annieadjan.com/blog] 🎓 Discover the success stories of other parents just like you: https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials [https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials]

The 80% Rule: Helping Teens with ADHD Know When They’re Really Ready

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. 📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide [https://www.annieadjan.com/guide] 🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/ [https://www.annieadjan.com/] 📱 Follow me for more helpful content and ideas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan [https://www.instagram.com/annie.adjan] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy [https://www.facebook.com/annieadjanacademy] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.adjan] 📺 Access my full library of free instructional videos and strategy guides: https://www.annieadjan.com/blog [https://www.annieadjan.com/blog] 🎓 Discover the success stories of other parents just like you: https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials [https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials]