Parenting a Tween with
ADHD or Anxiety
Shouldn’t Feel Like a Daily Battle.
Parenting a Tween with
ADHD or Anxiety
Shouldn’t Feel Like a Daily Battle.
You want to raise a confident, resilient kid—but meltdowns, worries, and endless power struggles leave you drained. You don’t need to be your child’s rescuer or referee—you need a plan and a partner who gets it.
I’ll show you how to support your child without nagging, guide without rescuing, and trust their ability to rise higher than you imagined - so you can stop fearing the next meltdown and start enjoying the child you love.
Together, we’ll turn the daily struggles into life-long skills—so you can stop fearing the next meltdown and start enjoying the child you love.
You want to raise a confident, resilient kid—but meltdowns, worries, and endless power struggles leave you drained. You don’t need to be your child’s rescuer or referee—you need a plan and a partner who gets it.
I’ll show you how to support your child without nagging, guide without rescuing, and trust their ability to rise higher than you imagined - so you can stop fearing the next meltdown and start enjoying the child you love.
Together, we’ll turn the daily struggles into life-long skills—so you can stop fearing the next meltdown and start enjoying the child you love.
You're not alone. And your worry makes sense.
If you’re parenting a preteen with ADHD or anxiety, you probably swing between two opposing thoughts:
👉 "Hopefully they’ll just grow out of it…"
👉 "What if their teen years are a disaster and it only gets worse?"
You notice they’re not keeping up the way you hoped—socially, emotionally, or academically. You worry about them falling behind their peers, or ending up with the "wrong" crowd. And while you want to step back and let them learn through mistakes, it’s hard to trust that they can really handle it—especially when their big emotions trigger your own anxiety.
Here’s the truth: your child doesn’t need you to make everything easier. They just need you to believe they can do hard things. Even when they say “I don’t care,” even when they mess up repeatedly, they want what you want: to feel capable, connected, and confident.
The magical shift happens when you step into calm leadership—not rescuing or micromanaging, but guiding with presence, trust, and certainty. That’s how your child learns they are stronger and more capable than they think.
You're not alone. And your worry makes sense.
If you’re parenting a preteen with ADHD or anxiety, you probably swing between two opposing thoughts:
👉 "Hopefully they’ll just grow out of it…"
👉 "What if their teen years are a disaster and it only gets worse?"
You notice they’re not keeping up the way you hoped—socially, emotionally, or academically. You worry about them falling behind their peers, or ending up with the "wrong" crowd. And while you want to step back and let them learn through mistakes, it’s hard to trust that they can really handle it—especially when their big emotions trigger your own anxiety.
Here’s the truth: your child doesn’t need you to make everything easier. They just need you to believe they can do hard things. Even when they say “I don’t care,” even when they mess up repeatedly, they want what you want: to feel capable, connected, and confident.
The magical shift happens when you step into calm leadership—not rescuing or micromanaging, but guiding with presence, trust, and certainty. That’s how your child learns they are stronger and more capable than they think.
Your preteen’s anxiety or ADHD doesn’t have to mean years of stress and struggle. What they need MOST (more than therapy or medications) is your calm confidence—and a parent who's proactively prepared with a clear plan for the tough moments.
That’s exactly what you’ll get inside Tween Scene.
Each month, you’ll join me and other parents for:
Evidence-based strategies you can use right away
A blueprint of must-have conversations to tackle topics like friends, screen time, school stress, and self-confidence.
A supportive space to ask questions, share struggles, and feel less alone
✨ Because when you lead with presence and clarity, your child learns they can do the hard things too.
Give your child the foundation they need now—so the teen years don’t feel like free fall later.You know your child needs to struggle, stumble, and try again to grow.
But when the meltdowns hit—or the anxiety creeps in—it feels impossible to step back.
I’ll help you support without smothering, guide without rescuing, and trust your child’s ability to rise.
✨ Together, we’ll turn daily battles into skills for life.
Meet the Parent Doctor
Hi, I’m Dr. Marissa Caudill.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist, parent coach, and mom on a mission to help overwhelmed, high-achieving parents raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids—without losing themselves in the process.
I’ve spent over 15 years on the front lines of adolescent mental health. I’ve treated thousands of kids and teens with ADHD, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation—and I’ve seen just how deeply parents are affected, too.
The truth is, while children were the ones on my treatment plans, it was parents who carried the weight, the guilt, the worry, the late-night Googling, the wondering if it’s your fault. The constant pressure to show up perfectly, even when you’re running on empty.
That’s why I created The Parent Doctor—to bring the best of psychiatry, brain science, and emotional intelligence out of the clinic and into your hands as a parent.
Meet the Parent Doctor
Hi, I’m Dr. Marissa Caudill.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist, parent coach, and mom on a mission to help overwhelmed, high-achieving parents raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids—without losing themselves in the process.
I’ve spent over 15 years on the front lines of adolescent mental health. I’ve treated thousands of kids and teens with ADHD, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation—and I’ve seen just how deeply parents are affected, too.
The truth is, while children were the ones on my treatment plans, it was parents who carried the weight, the guilt, the worry, the late-night Googling, the wondering if it’s your fault. The constant pressure to show up perfectly, even when you’re running on empty.
That’s why I created The Parent Doctor—to bring the best of psychiatry, brain science, and emotional intelligence out of the clinic and into your hands as a parent.
You don’t need more advice, you need meaningful support that actually works for parenting a child who's development falls a bit outside the bell curve.
Whether you're ready for a full reset or just want to feel a little less reactive, there’s a path here for you.
You don’t have to overhaul your entire life overnight. Sometimes the biggest shifts start with the smallest changes—a new insight, a better question, a moment of calm where there used to be chaos.
Every offering here is designed to support real parents, raising real kids, with real struggles—and to help you lead your family with more clarity, compassion, and confidence.
The Parent Doctor Podcast
FREE
Real talk, real science, and real heart for today’s parents. On The Parent Doctor Podcast, I explore what it takes to raise emotionally healthy kids in an anxious world—especially when ADHD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges are in the mix. Each episode blends expert interviews with bite-sized, actionable insights you can apply right away—whether you’re navigating a meltdown or rethinking your own mindset.
Empowered Parent Book Club
FREE
This isn’t your average book club. I read the books, because we all know as parents we are BUSY. We meet live every 3rd Wednesday of the month, and I present a high-impact summary of that month’s book—paired with my own clinical insights, personal reflections, and real-world strategies you can use immediately. No pressure to read the book cover to cover—just come, listen, and grow alongside a community of intentional parents.
The Tween Scene
PAID MEMBERSHIP
Got a preteen with ADHD or anxiety? Want to prepare yourself (and them) to thrive in adolescence, not just survive? In just 12 months of this membership, you'll have all the bases covered. We meet monthly on Zoom to discuss different topics and I assign homework until we meet next. It's like a fire drill for adolescence. You can rest assured knowing you'll be entering your child's teen years thoughtfully prepared, not just winging it.
Empowered Parent Inner Circle
EPIC is your next-level support system. It’s a high-touch group coaching experience designed for parents of kids with ADHD and anxiety who are ready to stop just surviving—and start building a calmer, more connected home. Inside EPIC, you’ll get access to my signature roadmap, monthly coaching sessions, expert resources, and a community that truly gets it. This is where smart, compassionate parents come to grow.
One-on-One Parent Coaching
Some parenting challenges need personal, focused attention. In my 1:1 coaching sessions, we dive deep into your unique family dynamics so you can get unstuck—and start parenting with more purpose, confidence, and peace. You’ll walk away with personalized strategies grounded in clinical expertise and tailored to your real-life goals. Available for a limited number of clients each quarter.
Speaking Engagements
Looking to inspire and equip your community with practical tools for parenting in today’s complex world? I speak at schools, conferences, medical groups, and corporate parenting networks—covering topics like ADHD, anxiety, tech and mental health, burnout, emotional regulation, and empowered parenting. My style is warm, relatable, and rooted in real science and lived experience. Custom topics and formats available.
You don’t need more advice, you need meaningful support that actually works for parenting a child who's development falls a bit outside the bell curve.
Whether you're ready for a full reset or just want to feel a little less reactive, there’s a path here for you.
You don’t have to overhaul your entire life overnight. Sometimes the biggest shifts start with the smallest changes—a new insight, a better question, a moment of calm where there used to be chaos.
Every offering here is designed to support real parents, raising real kids, with real struggles—and to help you lead your family with more clarity, compassion, and confidence.
The Parent Doctor Podcast
FREE
Real talk, real science, and real heart for today’s parents. On The Parent Doctor Podcast, I explore what it takes to raise emotionally healthy kids in an anxious world—especially when ADHD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges are in the mix. Each episode blends expert interviews with bite-sized, actionable insights you can apply right away—whether you’re navigating a meltdown or rethinking your own mindset.
Empowered Parent Book Club
FREE
This isn’t your average book club. I read the books, because we all know as parents we are BUSY. We meet live every 3rd Wednesday of the month, and I present a high-impact summary of that month’s book—paired with my own clinical insights, personal reflections, and real-world strategies you can use immediately. No pressure to read the book cover to cover—just come, listen, and grow alongside a community of intentional parents.
The Tween Scene
PAID MEMBERSHIP
Got a preteen with ADHD or anxiety? Want to prepare yourself (and them) to thrive in adolescence, not just survive? In just 12 months of this membership, you'll have all the bases covered. We meet monthly on Zoom to discuss different topics and I assign homework until we meet next. It's like a fire drill for adolescence. You can rest assured knowing you'll be entering your child's teen years thoughtfully prepared, not just winging it.
Empowered Parent Inner Circle
EPIC is your next-level support system. It’s a high-touch group coaching experience designed for parents of kids with ADHD and anxiety who are ready to stop just surviving—and start building a calmer, more connected home. Inside EPIC, you’ll get access to my signature roadmap, monthly coaching sessions, expert resources, and a community that truly gets it. This is where smart, compassionate parents come to grow.
One-on-One Parent Coaching
Some parenting challenges need personal, focused attention. In my 1:1 coaching sessions, we dive deep into your unique family dynamics so you can get unstuck—and start parenting with more purpose, confidence, and peace. You’ll walk away with personalized strategies grounded in clinical expertise and tailored to your real-life goals. Available for a limited number of clients each quarter.
Speaking Engagements
Looking to inspire and equip your community with practical tools for parenting in today’s complex world? I speak at schools, conferences, medical groups, and corporate parenting networks—covering topics like ADHD, anxiety, tech and mental health, burnout, emotional regulation, and empowered parenting. My style is warm, relatable, and rooted in real science and lived experience. Custom topics and formats available.
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