Parenting ADHD with Annie Adjan

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

Looking for more support?

📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide

🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/

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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

Looking for more support?

📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide

🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/

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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.

📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide

🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/

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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.

📋 Get my free Parenting ADHD guide here: https://www.annieadjan.com/guide

🤝 Apply for personalized, 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.annieadjan.com/

📱 Follow me for more helpful content and ideas:

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📺 Access my full library of free instructional videos and strategy guides: https://www.annieadjan.com/blog

🎓 Discover the success stories of other parents just like you: https://www.annieadjan.com/testimonials