Summit Transition

Life is very complicated for our Teens, especially in the pandemic. They want to know that you hear what they’re going through and that you believe them. Really hearing what they’re feeling and asking questions to help them discover how they arrived at that feeling should be your primary goal. Learn better ways to respond when the sky is falling on your ADHD teen.

ADDitude

10 Terrible Reactions to ADHD Teen Drama — and Healthier Ways to Communicate at Home Teen drama requires a special kind of parent patience. Saying “Don’t let this get to you” or “You’re stronger than this” tells your teenager that you aren’t interested in hearing why they’re upset. It also minimizes their very big feelings, which causes more harm than good. Here, lea...

7 Ways to Teach Your High-Schooler Organization Skills

So many teens struggle with organization, especially one’s with a learning profile. Here are 7 ways to help them learn these skills on their way to independence.

Understood

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/teaching-organizational-skills/at-a-glance-7-ways-to-teach-your-high-schooler-organization-skills?

Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high for teens. This is an excellent read on how to provide practical self-care strategies to manage the stress they are facing.

Mental Health First Aid USA

Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19 When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry are typical in stressful situations. Typical reactions include: Feeling stressed