The ADHD Parenting Podcast

Hosts dive into effective ways to communicate screen time limits with grandparents, emphasizing the delicate balance of authority. They tackle the challenge of helping withdrawn children reconnect with friends and discuss using declarative language for better understanding. The concept of 'time blindness' is explored with practical strategies for improving time management in kids with ADHD. Additionally, they shed light on the complexities of masking behaviors in neurodiverse children, emphasizing resilience and effective communication.

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike offer their top four tips for fathers of children with ADHD. They explore the critical understanding that ADHD is not a character flaw but a developmental delay—how can this knowledge transform a father's approach to parenting? They also discuss the importance of sharing daily routines and engaging in non-screen-based activities with kids.Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠[00:00:00] Start[00:01:09] ADHD is not a character flaw.[00:03:36] ADHD as executive functioning delay.[00:07:45] Tag teaming parenting responsibilities.[00:10:40] Experiential parenting without screens.[00:15:23] Parental authority and ADHD.[00:17:06] ADHD and parental authority.[00:20:53] Parental fear and authority.

Sibling relationships in families affected by ADHD can be complex and fraught with conflict. Effective strategies for managing these tensions are discussed, focusing on the importance of structure and realistic expectations. Boredom and unstructured environments often escalate sibling disputes, making boundaries crucial. Engaging in shared activities can enhance bonds and foster teamwork. The role of accountability among siblings is also highlighted, offering leadership opportunities for older kids. Tune in for valuable tips on nurturing healthier sibling dynamics!

Discover essential strategies for navigating the school environment with children who have ADHD. Learn how to foster collaboration between parents and teachers to better support kids. The hosts discuss the importance of self-advocacy skills and independence in education. They highlight why more accommodations aren’t always beneficial, emphasizing a balanced approach. Plus, explore the critical dynamics of communication and understanding in building effective relationships within the educational system.

Ryan & Mike tackle another batch of questions directly from parents like you! If you would like your question answered on a future episode, please leave and rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Grab a screen capture of your review and email it, along with your question to: theadhdparentingpodcast@gmail.comPlease include your child's age and medication regimen if that is applicable to the question.Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠[00:00:00] Start[00:02:17] Self-awareness in ADHD.[00:04:41] ADHD as a brain description.[00:07:17] ADHD doesn't define your life.[00:10:25] ADHD decision-making struggles.[00:14:12] Anxiety and indecisiveness in children.[00:17:40] Anxiety and decision-making skills.[00:20:05] ADHD medication effectiveness and safety.[00:23:45] ADHD and executive functioning skills.[00:27:16] Recommended treatment for ADHD.[00:30:27] Parenting and ADHD awareness.[00:33:15] Healthy debate about screens.

Kristen McNeely, a Licensed MFT and board-certified behavior analyst specializing in anxiety and ADHD-related issues, joins the conversation. She breaks down the differences between school avoidance and refusal, emphasizing the need for parents to recognize underlying triggers. Kristen discusses the role of well-meaning accommodations and introduces SPACE therapy as a method to support anxious children. The talk highlights the importance of collaboration with schools and offers actionable strategies for parents to tackle school refusal effectively.

In 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.orgFind Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠[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.

This discussion focuses on helping children with ADHD transition from prompt dependence to independence. Strategies to foster resilience through real-life challenges are highlighted. The hosts explore the negative impact of excessive screen time on social skills and advocate for outdoor play. Emphasizing empathy alongside high expectations is crucial for effective parenting. Listeners gain insights into navigating the youth mental health crisis and the importance of skill development in promoting confidence.

Delve into the importance of parent training as a vital treatment for children with ADHD. Discover how it differs from traditional therapy methods and the crucial role of executive function coaching. Learn about empowering parents with effective strategies to foster independence in their children. Explore the challenges of impulsivity and the significance of outdoor play. The discussion highlights the need for individualized approaches to reduce daily conflicts and promote long-term success in managing ADHD.

The discussion revolves around the concept of family accommodation in parenting ADHD children. It explores how well-intentioned behaviors can unintentionally worsen a child's anxiety and inflexibility. The hosts share strategies for parents to regain authority while fostering connection. They emphasize the importance of support networks and the emotional challenges of reducing accommodations. Ultimately, it's about helping both parents and children grow through understanding and clear boundaries.