#114: Connection is Still the Key: Tweens, Teens, and ADHD with Dr. Carrie Jackson

SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #114: Connection is Still the Key: Tweens, Teens, and ADHD with Dr. Carrie JacksonThe Childhood Collective5/24/2023SUMMARYWe share a lot about raising kids with ADHD, but how does parenting change as our children grow up? Parenting ADHD tweens and teens presents new challenges. From supporting your child as they strive for independence to helping them discover their own solutions when they encounter problems, navigating each new season takes time. In reality, we think the strategy takes a big shift but connection is still the key! In this episode, Dr. Carrie Jackson shares her top tips for parenting tweens and teens with ADHD. MEET CARRIEDr. Carrie is a licensed child psychologist based in San Diego, California, working with parents of teens with ADHD. She enjoys working with families, children, and teens with ADHD in her private practice and sharing evidence-based information online for families to access. In her free time, she enjoys staying active and trying new restaurants. LINKS + RESOURCESFREE Guide for Parenting Tweens and Teens with ADHDRaising Independent ADHD Teens CourseThe Childhood Collective Instagram The Childhood Collective YouTube *Closed Captioning AvailableHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.com Mentioned in this episode:Creating Calm CourseCreating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!Creating Calm CourseHungryrootHungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.HungryrootBoard Games for Kids with ADHDBoard games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas!

We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes. Board Games for Kids with ADHD