ADHD Weekly, July 3, 2025
Better Sleep Helps Teens Manage ADHD
The first days of summer break might find your teenager sleeping in—maybe even until noon. Many teens greet the long break as a chance to catch up on their sleep, something they likely missed during the school year. For teens who have ADHD, sleep is an important way of helping to manage ADHD symptoms, but…
Prioritize Praising Your Child with ADHD
“Don’t run across the street.” “Stop interrupting when the teacher is talking.” “Stop yelling when you’re playing the Xbox.” “Stop kicking the fridge.” “You need to redo your homework assignment because you rushed through it.” “Can’t you just sit still?” Children with ADHD receive frequent negative messages like these from their parents, teachers, coaches, other…
Understanding Strategies to Reduce Conflict
Featuring Rosanna Breaux, PhD, LCP Psychologist Rosanna Breaux discusses ways to reduce conflict with teens who have ADHD. Adolescents experience a host of challenges—difficulties managing their emotions, academic difficulties, social difficulties, and increased likelihood to engage in risky behaviors due to poor impulse control. Dr. Breaux offers parents tips and strategies to help them cope…