55: Supporting Teens with ADHD with Carrie Jackson
05/04/23 • 30 min
Do you have a teen or preteen with ADHD? If so, you do not want to miss this episode of the Soaring Child.
We are joined by Carrie Jackson, a PhD and a licensed child psychologist. Carrie is a speaker and an author, working in San Diego, California. She has published over 20 articles and book chapters related to parenting, ADHD, and defiance.
In this episode, discover common signs of ADHD in girls, tips for managing screen time with teens, tools and strategies to help teens be successful at home and at school, some of Carrie’s favorite apps to support teens with ADHD, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
[2:47] Why Carrie began working with teens with ADHD
[5:15] Common signs of ADHD in girls
[7:37] Tools for working with teens with ADHD
[8:23] Screens & helpful apps
[11:51] Setting appropriate boundaries with screens
[13:08] Other activities outside of screens that teens can do
[15:07] Other tools for parents
[16:04] Self-esteem for teens with ADHD
[18:49] The impact of COVID-19 on mental health for teens
[20:07] Connection between ADHD and eating issues
[22:13] How parents can support their teens with school
[24:14] What Carrie wishes parents knew about ADHD
[25:58] Carrie's program for parents of teens
[27:06] Final tips
Memorable Quotes:
"Screen time use is a huge challenge for teens with ADHD...It's more about learning to work with it rather than against it."
"Teenagers with ADHD may do things more impulsively, including on social media and screens."
"Teenagers with ADHD can engage in more risky driving behaviors, and so, as a parent, to be able to monitor their safety, that's very important."
"What I recommend for parents is that you actually take a look at how your child and teenager are using their screens and to come up with other activities that they can do that are beneficial as well, outside of screens."
"Screens are not inherently bad, based on the amount of time you are using them, but it's just how are you using them?"
"Don't throw the kitchen sink at your teenager. Just look at, what are my child and teenager's biggest challenges right now, and then, how can I address that?"
"When kids and teenagers have more positive self-esteems, it's going to protect them from things like anxiety and depression, so they're going to have a higher quality of life."
"For teenagers with ADHD, they are often receiving more negative messages than those without ADHD."
"One of the things I love to include for teenagers is either mastery or leadership activities into their life."
"A big piece of teenager challenges around school is there is so much to organize and plan for...Parents can really support their kids in planning and organizing by helping them in the early stages of seeing what they have coming up over the upcoming month."
"It will get better, even though it is difficult right now."
"Finding your own support network is huge."
"It's not about you. You're not the problem, but you can be part of the solution."
How to Connect with Carrie Jackson
Website: https://iparentadhd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejackson/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.carriejackson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the.parent.therapist
Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course –
Do you have a teen or preteen with ADHD? If so, you do not want to miss this episode of the Soaring Child.
We are joined by Carrie Jackson, a PhD and a licensed child psychologist. Carrie is a speaker and an author, working in San Diego, California. She has published over 20 articles and book chapters related to parenting, ADHD, and defiance.
In this episode, discover common signs of ADHD in girls, tips for managing screen time with teens, tools and strategies to help teens be successful at home and at school, some of Carrie’s favorite apps to support teens with ADHD, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
[2:47] Why Carrie began working with teens with ADHD
[5:15] Common signs of ADHD in girls
[7:37] Tools for working with teens with ADHD
[8:23] Screens & helpful apps
[11:51] Setting appropriate boundaries with screens
[13:08] Other activities outside of screens that teens can do
[15:07] Other tools for parents
[16:04] Self-esteem for teens with ADHD
[18:49] The impact of COVID-19 on mental health for teens
[20:07] Connection between ADHD and eating issues
[22:13] How parents can support their teens with school
[24:14] What Carrie wishes parents knew about ADHD
[25:58] Carrie's program for parents of teens
[27:06] Final tips
Memorable Quotes:
"Screen time use is a huge challenge for teens with ADHD...It's more about learning to work with it rather than against it."
"Teenagers with ADHD may do things more impulsively, including on social media and screens."
"Teenagers with ADHD can engage in more risky driving behaviors, and so, as a parent, to be able to monitor their safety, that's very important."
"What I recommend for parents is that you actually take a look at how your child and teenager are using their screens and to come up with other activities that they can do that are beneficial as well, outside of screens."
"Screens are not inherently bad, based on the amount of time you are using them, but it's just how are you using them?"
"Don't throw the kitchen sink at your teenager. Just look at, what are my child and teenager's biggest challenges right now, and then, how can I address that?"
"When kids and teenagers have more positive self-esteems, it's going to protect them from things like anxiety and depression, so they're going to have a higher quality of life."
"For teenagers with ADHD, they are often receiving more negative messages than those without ADHD."
"One of the things I love to include for teenagers is either mastery or leadership activities into their life."
"A big piece of teenager challenges around school is there is so much to organize and plan for...Parents can really support their kids in planning and organizing by helping them in the early stages of seeing what they have coming up over the upcoming month."
"It will get better, even though it is difficult right now."
"Finding your own support network is huge."
"It's not about you. You're not the problem, but you can be part of the solution."
How to Connect with Carrie Jackson
Website: https://iparentadhd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejackson/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.carriejackson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the.parent.therapist
Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course –
Previous Episode
54: How to Be a Better Husband & Father with Doug Holt
What if there was a place where men could come to learn how to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders in their community, a place where men could openly talk about their successes and their struggles in their marriages and their lives? In this episode of the Soaring Child, Doug Holt provides that place.
Doug is a father of a beautiful son and daughter and a successful serial entrepreneur who is on a mission to help other businessmen lead their families well. Doug now runs The Powerful Man, with a mission of helping these men save their marriages and become the best men, fathers, and husbands they can be.
In this episode, discover Doug’s advice for both men and women about how to better handle conflict, restore love to a stagnant marriage, and bring that spark back.
Key Takeaways:
[2:52] Doug's story & what brought him to this work
[5:54] Common frustrations of dads & the suicide epidemic
[9:43] 2 common responses to conflict
[14:25] Why many couples go from lovers to roommates
[15:41] An explanation of DEER mode & why men sometimes fall into this
[18:32] How couples can restore love to a stagnant marriage
[21:26] How women can bring up this topic with their husbands
[23:32] Quick things men or women can do to bring that spark back
[26:50] The hidden motives technique
Memorable Moments:
"Marriage actually takes a lot of work. It's not just a checkbox thing."
"I felt like I had a roommate with a ring, rather than a wife. And my wife felt the same way. But of course, we didn't know how to communicate that. We lay six inches apart but were six miles away emotionally."
"Men, just as much as women, want that connection."
“Suicide is the #2 cause of death for men.”
"There's a lot of men that are in this lifestyle of quiet desperation, and what they want more than anything is to be an amazing father."
"Often I hear, 'I feel like a stranger in my own home.'"
"The only people I've talked to that have perfect marriages are liars...If you've never had a problem in your marriage, that's a problem."
"You deserve more than average. This is your life...so don't wait for things to happen. Take action."
"Your energy matters when you bring it into the home."
"A wife wants to be seen, heard, and desired."
“Get to know your partner–who they are today. What are their dreams today? What are their fears?...You married this person for a reason.”
How to Connect with Doug Holt
Website: https://www.thepowerfulman.com/
Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
Next Episode
56: ADHD Life Coaching with Laurie Dupar
Have you ever considered ADHD life coaching for kids and how it may be the difference between surviving and thriving with ADHD?
Laurie Dupar is a 20 year experienced ADHD life coach and the head of the International ADHD Coach Training Center. She is a qualified psychiatric nurse practitioner.
She helps people of all ages succeed by utilizing her unrivaled knowledge in the neurology and behavior management of ADHD.
Key Takeaways:
[1:18] What made Laurie passionate about ADHD?
[1:35] How did she help her son when he was diagnosed with ADHD?
[5:49] Why did Laurie go back to school to do life coaching for ADHD?
[6:00] Why coaching makes Laurie compassionate
[6:20] What is helpful for parents to know about their child's brain style?
[10:00] What age is best to try coaching a child?
[23:33] Why conversation with your kids is important
[25:00] How ADHD becomes their superpower
Memorable Quotes:
“When I'm working with families with children under the age of 12, we have a conversation about that. And it makes a huge difference for them to understand that if their child is not doing what they want them to, it's not because they don't want to. It's because they can't do it.”
“I've now been an ADHD life coach for 20 years and have opened my own training program for coaches, usually parents who have children with ADHD, and it still amazes me 20 years later, how much is misunderstood and the lack of awareness.”
“When parents go through the struggles and then they come out at the back end with all this information, they've just got this passion to be able to share it with others.”
“I'm a natural learner. I always look for, as you said, the why underneath the behavior.”
“Kids are pre-programmed to try and please adults. It's to their benefit to be able to do that.”
“I want them to be happy and to be able to take care of themselves and to have good relationships, even though the issues that a parent might call with are very different.”
“One thing to know about kids with ADHD...when they're either angry or they can anger somebody else or frustrate somebody else, it actually is like getting a natural dopamine hit for them.”
How to Connect with Laurie Dupar:
Website: https://www.iactcenter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iACTcenter/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iactcenter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iactcenter/
Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl
ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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