5 Ways to Help Your Teen Reset After a Tough Day

Some days hit harder than others.

Maybe it was a rough class, a misunderstanding with a teacher, sensory overload, social pressure, or just one of those days where everything felt like too much. For teens—especially those with ADHD or anxiety—the emotional residue of a hard day doesn’t just disappear when they walk through the door.

And as parents, we often feel stuck between wanting to fix it and not knowing what will make things worse.

Here are five simple, realistic ways to help your teen reset after a tough day—without lectures, power struggles, or forcing “talks” they aren’t ready for.