When ADHD teens fall into the “compare and despair” trap, it can lead to lower self-esteem and frequent negativity. New research links the use of social media and mental health risks among adolescents. Read tips to boost confidence:
may both motivate and exhaust them. Teens with ADHD may require prolonged parental involvement — and they are hard on themselves as a result. Depression and low self-esteem are not uncommon. And it’s precisely these teens who are likely to makeAs caregivers, how can we look out for the safety, security, and well-being of our kids while allowing them a sense of agency? Sometimes, waiting it out is the key. Teens need to come to decisions on their own to feel like they’re exercising autonomy.
While teens are looking for their peer groups, limiting social media use can help minimize negative social comparisons. Though it’s a natural part of identity formation, comparing our insides to other people’s outsides can create a competitive outlook on life and set unrealistic expectations. Pay attention to what triggers these comparisons in your kids. Talk to them about how they might respond differently or avoid the triggers altogether.Teens with ADHD walk on eggshells.
Instead of interrogating a quiet teen, create an agreement that you’re allowed to ask one question per day. Or let your teen choose one experience they want to share each day. As they begin to reveal negative events in their life, ask them how they would like to be supported. When teens have a sense of autonomy and you have a level of understanding, both parties win.We all have memories of our own adolescence when we were snubbed or left out.
and connect based on similar interests. While you’re at it, remind them that being different is not a bad thing. In fact, it’s often an asset as an adult.What does your teen like to do and feel good about? What’s going well in their lives? When we spend more time focusing on their strengths, or, we can help expand on them. While parents can shore up their teens’ challenges, we ultimately want kids to walk away with a sense of what they can do.
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