Dear Teen Parenting Coach
ADDitude’s team of teen parenting experts answer questions from readers about everything from independence & responsibility to homework & grades to relationships & sex to organization & time management.
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Q: Should My Teen Take the ACT or the SAT?
Your teen would likely prefer to take neither college entrance exam, but chances are he’ll need to...
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Q: Is My Teen’s Homework Really Too Hard…
…Or does he just not want to do it? Students who relish doing homework are few and far between, and...
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Q: Where Do I Draw the Line Between Helping and Enabling My Child’s Defiant Behavior?
On the surface, your child's behaviors may look like those of a defiant teen. But once you've secured...
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Q: How Can I Empower My Teen to Advocate for Himself?
One of the goals of high school is to teach children independence, confidence, and the power of...
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Q: How Can I Encourage Balance in My Teen’s Busy Life?
Track practice. SAT prep. Debate club. Service projects. Movie nights. And of course, more classes...
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Q: How Can We Save Our Son From Himself?
Marijuana. Sneaking out. Hateful comments. You're not sure how you ended up here, but your...
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Q: How Can I Motivate My Faltering Teen — Without Starting a Fight?
At the beginning of the year, your teen was confident, organized, and motivated. As the months tick...
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Q: How Can I End the Hostility and Blame That’s Ruining My Relationship with My Teen?
Teens with ADHD are overwhelmed — by their growing brains, their changing bodies, and the inviting...
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Q: How Can I Help My Teen Transition Smoothly to High School?
The transition to high school is rough for most teens, but kids with ADHD may feel the environmental...
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Q: My Son Gives Up After the First Tough Problem!
The problem — unfinished class assignments — is a common one. The root causes, however, are myriad....
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Q: How Responsible Is ADHD for My Child’s Defiant Behaviors?
You finally know the reason for your teen's lifelong challenges with inattention, impulsivity, and...
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Q: Why Does My Teen Behave Differently — and Worse — Around Me?
If you're the one doing the lion's share of parenting, disciplining, and limit-setting, your teen is...
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Q: How Can I Get My Teen to Better Balance Video Games with Homework and After-School Activities?
Teens will choose fun activities (like video games) over challenging, less pleasurable tasks (like...
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Q: How Can I Help My Overwhelmed Son Plan His Future?
The future is big and broad and undefined, which makes some teens with ADHD freeze up or give up. If...
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Q: Are My Child’s Worsening Symptoms Due to Puberty? Or a Chemical Imbalance?
Has your fun, spunky child turned into an angry, moody teen? It's partially the impact of puberty,...