Parenting a teenager can be difficult--full stop.

But parenting a teen or tween with ADHD often presents next-level issues that we often don't associate with ADHD. These issues have more to do with an inability to manage their emotions than focus on schoolwork.

Emotional dysregulation is an often overlooked symptom of ADHD that can wreak havoc in adolescents' (and parents') lives.

Today I'll explain the negative social and emotional consequences of emotional dysregulation, the role of medication and therapy, and how you can help at home.

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