Pippa Moran

Why Reflection (Not Resolutions) Works Better for ADHD Teens “New Year, new you” doesn’t really work when your brain is wired for now. For ADHD teens, the pressure to set big goals or stick to rigid resolutions can actually increase shame and frustration - especially if they’re already feeling burnt out by the end of term. Instead, a gentle moment to look back - not forward - can be far more powerful. Why This Matters for ADHD Brains ADHD teens often struggle with time blindness, which means...

By late November, many ADHD teens are burned out. You may notice: School refusal Irritability or emotional outbursts Sleeping more (or not at all) Forgetfulness or missing assignments It’s not laziness - it’s executive function exhaustion. Why this happens: ADHD brains work harder to regulate time, focus, emotions, and transitions. By the end of term, their resources are depleted. And without recovery time, the stress spills over into home life. What parents can do: Name it: “You’re not...

ADHD teens often seem unmotivated, oppositional, or forgetful - but what’s really happening is much deeper. Their brains are wired for now, not later. Executive functioning struggles make it hard to plan ahead, prioritise tasks, and feel internal motivation for things they don’t enjoy. So when we say, “Clean your room and then you can go out,” it may feel like an impossible mountain to climb. That’s where “When–Then” routines come in. This strategy works with your teen’s brain - not against...