Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective #203: The Key to Parenting ADHD Teens: Insights with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
SHINING WITH ADHD
#203: The Key to Parenting ADHD Teens: Insights with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
The Childhood Collective
10/1/2025
SUMMARY
Parenting teens is no small feat, and when ADHD is part of the picture, the challenges (and emotions!) can feel even bigger. In this conversation with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, author of Love the Teen You Have, we talk about how parents can stay connected, set healthy boundaries, and truly enjoy their relationship with their teen. Dr. Lockhart shares practical tools and powerful mindset shifts to help you navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. This episode will leave you feeling encouraged, supported, and ready to show up with love for the teen you have.
MEET DR. ANN-LOUISE LOCKHART
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, speaker, and author who helps overwhelmed parents raise confident, emotionally healthy kids and teens. As the founder of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, she empowers families to move from chaos to connection using practical tools rooted in clinical expertise and real-life parenting. She is the author of an upcoming book launching October 28, 2025 titled, Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict Into Connection. She has been featured in The New York Times, Parents, HuffPost, and on The Today Show. Her dynamic, relatable style has made her a trusted voice for parents nationwide.
LINKS + RESOURCES
A New Day Pediatric Psychology
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart's Website
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart Instagram
Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict Into Connection
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.com
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