The ADHD Parenting Podcast 5. The ADHD Comfort Zone & Building True Resilience
Mar 13, 2024
This discussion dives into the challenges parents face when urging their ADHD children out of comfort zones. It highlights the relationship between discomfort and building resilience. Strategies for managing emotional manipulation and behavioral noise are shared, along with insights on encouraging self-awareness. The role of episodic memory in shaping a child's experiences is emphasized, showcasing how positive memories can boost confidence and social engagement. Tune in to explore effective parenting techniques for fostering growth.
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The Anxious Child
- Ryan describes a parent distressed by the idea of their child experiencing discomfort from not accommodating their social anxiety.
- Ryan highlights the long-term negative consequences of not addressing such anxiety.
Perspective Taking
- A parent expressed fear that explaining their daughter's social shortcomings might harm her self-esteem.
- Ryan countered that peer rejection is more damaging than constructive parental feedback.
Shift in Mental Health
- A shift in the mental health field emphasizes treating children as fragile rather than resilient.
- This involves prioritizing protecting feelings over fostering resilience.