Parenting ADHD with Annie Adjan

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]

5 Ways to Help Your Teen with ADHD Handle Big Emotions

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. 📋 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]