by erin@erinalphonso.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Adhd Teens
Why Your Teen Struggles to “Just Try” — and What’s Really Happening Beneath the Surface If you live with or support a teen with ADHD, you’ve probably seen this pattern before. Something small goes wrong…And suddenly the situation feels all or nothing. “If I can’t do...
by erin@erinalphonso.com | Nov 18, 2025 | ADHD Parenting Tips, Adhd Teens
This year, I’m working with six college students — and every single one of them share the same struggles. They are overwhelmed by managing life:📚 multiple classes with different systems and deadlines 🧺 downtime that turns into lost time 📅 no clear plans to balance...
by erin@erinalphonso.com | Jul 8, 2025 | Adhd Teens
Ah, summer. ☀️The season of sleeping in, hanging out, and finally taking a break from the school grind. But if you’re parenting a teen with ADHD, summer often comes with a hidden cost: a sudden loss of structure—and with it, a sharp rise in stress, boredom, and...
by erin@erinalphonso.com | Jun 24, 2025 | Adhd Teens
How to Spot Them—and What to Say Instead If you’ve ever asked your ADHD teen about an assignment and gotten a shrug or a casual, “I’ll do it later,” or “I know, Mom”, you’re not alone. 😅 These moments can be maddening for...
by erin@erinalphonso.com | Jun 10, 2025 | Adhd Teens
Study Tips For ADHD Students If you’re parenting a high schooler with ADHD, I see you. As an ADHD Teen Life Coach I have seen it all! You’re probably juggling last-minute project announcements, missing assignments, the “I swear I studied!” test scores, and the good...
by erin@erinalphonso.com | Apr 8, 2025 | ADHD Parenting Tips, Adhd Teens
Unlocking Motivation When Your Teen’s ADHD Brain Gets Stuck Motivation can be a tricky thing for teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What may seem like simple tasks—cleaning their room, finishing homework, or starting an assignment—can...