The ADHD Parenting Podcast
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The ADHD Parenting Podcast offers practical information to help you help your child reach their full potential without the fluffy stuff. This podcast ...
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25 episodesIn this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with special guest Lenore Skenazy, founder of Let Grow. They explore the critical importance of free play and independence for children, particularly those with ADHD. Find Let Grow @ www.letgrow.org [https://letgrow.org/] Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com [https://www.grownowadhd.com/] & on IG [https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/] Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com [https://www.adhddude.com/] & on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDDudeRyanWexelblattLCSW] [00:00:00] Start [00:02:36] Importance of kids' independence. [00:04:45] Importance of free play. [00:09:12] Internal locus of control. [00:12:18] Screen addiction and outdoor play. [00:14:24] Letting go of parental control. [00:20:38] Parenting children with ADHD independence. [00:21:22] Parental fears and children's independence. [00:26:06] ADHD parenting challenges. [00:29:27] Let Grow Play Club concept. [00:35:01] Feeling useful and competent. [00:35:57] Independence as therapy for anxiety. [00:41:06] Importance of free play. [00:42:21] Kids' independence and free play. [00:46:46] Kids' independence and responsibility. [00:50:03] Let Grow experiences and anecdotes.
In this episode, Mike & Ryan discuss an insighful comment left by a parent on a video from Ryan's channel about moving kids from "prompt dependence" to independence. Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com [https://www.grownowadhd.com/] & on IG [https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/] Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com [https://www.adhddude.com/] & on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDDudeRyanWexelblattLCSW] [00:00:00] Start [00:02:30] Executive functioning skills development. [00:05:30] Performance disorder, not attention disorder. [00:09:38] Creating disability in children. [00:10:42] Youth mental health crisis. [00:15:40] The challenges of parenting. [00:20:22] Outdoor play benefits for children. [00:21:05] Outdoor play and mental health. [00:24:27] Real world vs. virtual world. [00:27:38] High expectations and empathy. [https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDDudeRyanWexelblattLCSW]
This episode gets into the critical topic of parent training as the recommended treatment for children with ADHD, and how this compares with executive function coaching. Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com [https://www.grownowadhd.com/] & on IG [https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/] Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com [https://www.adhddude.com/] & on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDDudeRyanWexelblattLCSW] [00:00:00] Start [00:00:50] Parent training for ADHD treatment. [00:05:42] Time horizon in ADHD children. [00:08:04] ADHD and therapy effectiveness. [00:12:00] Parent training in executive functioning. [00:14:28] Importance of outdoor play. [00:18:48] Independence and quality of life. [00:21:57] Effective parent training strategies. [00:27:07] Executive functioning in parenting. [00:28:41] Independence and executive functioning skills. [00:30:29] Parenting challenges and screen addiction. [00:34:25] Things worsen before they improve.
In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike get into the often misunderstood concept of family accommodation. What happens when parents unintentionally reinforce their child's inflexibility and anxiety? Can accommodating behaviors actually make things worse for both the child and the family dynamic? As they explore practical strategies to reduce these accommodations, they pose critical questions: How can parents reclaim their authority without sacrificing connection? What role do supporters play in this transformative process? Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com [https://www.grownowadhd.com/] & on IG [https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/] Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com [https://www.adhddude.com/] & on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDDudeRyanWexelblattLCSW] [00:00:00] Start [00:02:28] Family accommodation and its effects. [00:03:43] Family accommodation and ADHD behaviors. [00:09:10] Family accommodation and emotional dysregulation. [00:12:04] Authoritative parenting benefits. [00:15:05] Enlisting supporters for children. [00:19:49] Parenting strategies for ADHD children. [00:21:12] Parenting shifts and control loss. [00:24:12] Reducing family accommodation anxiety. [00:27:45] Mailbag episode - questions welcome.
In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Emily Cherkin, the Screentime Consultant. They delve into the paradox of technology in education—does it truly enhance learning, or is it hindering essential skills? As schools increasingly rely on devices like Chromebooks, how can parents navigate the challenges of screen time and its impact on their children's social skills? What strategies can families employ to opt out of excessive tech use in schools? Tune in to discover the answers and empower your parenting journey! Find Emily @ thescreentimeconsultant.com [https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/] Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com [https://www.grownowadhd.com/] & on IG [https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/] Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com [https://www.adhddude.com/] & on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDDudeRyanWexelblattLCSW] [00:00:00] Start [00:00:11] Friction and learning in technology. [00:06:16] Tech intentional vs. EdTech failure. [00:08:39] Chromebook homework battles. [00:11:45] Technology's impact on social skills. [00:15:11] Skills before screens. [00:19:40] Technology's role in education. [00:21:43] Opting out of digital learning. [00:24:30] Opting out of school screens. [00:28:20] Navigating 504 plans and IEPs. [00:30:45] Digital distractions in classrooms. [00:35:40] Power in numbers for parents. [00:38:10] Low demand parenting misconceptions. [00:41:58] Unplug EdTech Toolkit.
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