The ADHD Parenting Podcast

In a thought-provoking discussion, Emily Cherkin, the Screentime Consultant and former teacher, shares her insights on technology's role in education. She highlights the paradox of educational tech, questioning whether it enhances or hinders learning. Emily explores the impact of screen time on children's social skills and advocates for intentional tech use. She provides strategies for parents to limit excessive device use in schools, emphasizing the importance of communication with educators while fostering essential interpersonal skills.

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, the creator of Independence Therapy. They explore the alarming rise of anxiety in children and the surprising role of parental overprotection. What are the hidden dangers of micromanaging kids? Can fostering independence actually reduce anxiety? As they delve into the innovative approach of Independence Therapy, listeners will discover how discomfort, risk, and the "4 D's" can empower children. Find Dr. Ortiz @ www.drcamiloortiz.comFind Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠[00:00:00] Start[00:03:57] Kids' independence and anxiety.[00:06:09] Overprotection and child anxiety.[00:09:25] Risks of child independence.[00:12:39] Permissive parenting and anxiety.[00:16:35] Mega doses of independence.[00:22:32] Independence and grit in children.[00:23:32] Getting out of comfort zones.[00:28:22] Reducing family accommodation in ADHD.[00:32:19] Pseudoscience in neurodiverse parenting.[00:36:10] Eliminating demands parenting consequences.[00:39:03] National licensure for telehealth.

Ryan and Mike tackle the crucial topic of setting long-term goals for children with ADHD, emphasizing the challenges of time blindness and the shift of responsibility from parents to kids. They explore how over-accommodating behaviors can hinder independence, promoting evidence-based strategies to enhance executive functioning. The conversation includes critiques of popular parenting narratives on social media and a call for accountability. Furthermore, they discuss the importance of fostering self-awareness to prepare ADHD children for a successful future.

Explore top strategies for a successful school year tailored for children with ADHD. Learn how to maintain a healthy parent-child homework dynamic and empower kids to communicate with teachers directly. Discover the benefits of written agendas and managing tech distractions. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of strong teacher relationships and the need for realistic IEP goals. Additional insights cover alternative activities for non-sporty kids and the importance of fostering self-advocacy and resilience in navigating school challenges.

The ADHD Guys welcome their very first guest on the podcast, Dr. Katie Davis, to discuss the difference between diagnoses, labels, and educational classifications. They get into the confusion surrounding these terms and explore the impact of social media on parenting kids with ADHD. Find Katie @ www.drkatiedavis.com and her SubstackFind Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠[00:00:00] Start[00:01:49] Substack and maternity leave project.[00:04:28] Difference between diagnosis and label.[00:09:50] Educational Classifications and Stigma.[00:14:10] Misdiagnosis and treatment implications.[00:15:29] Social media pressure on parents.[00:19:55] Labels and confusion in diagnosis.[00:24:51] Sensory processing disorder label.[00:29:29] Oppositional Defiance Disorder in ADHD.[00:31:29] ADHD as a evolving spectrum.[00:36:42] Self-diagnosing through online communities.[00:39:07] Benefits of authoritative parenting.[00:41:57] ADHD resources and services.

In this episode, Ryan and Michael dive into concerning trends in parenting social media, uncovering misinformation and pseudoscience that may be impacting families. They discuss topics like the rise of ADHD influencers, the dangers of self-diagnosing, and the controversial idea that screens help kids self-regulate. Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube{{chapters}}[00:00:00] Start[00:02:40] Self-diagnosing social contagion of PDA.[00:06:20] Pathological Demand Avoidance.[00:07:20] Self-diagnosing children with PDA.[00:10:50] Fear mongering in parenting.[00:16:20] Planned Ignoring for Better Behavior.[00:17:20] Sensory-seeking behaviors in children.[00:21:56] Misunderstandings about ADHD.[00:24:17] Neurodiverse affirming.[00:30:04] Lived experience vs. education.[00:31:53] Kids do well if they can.[00:36:50] Parental authority and discipline.[00:37:43] Warped social relationships and parenting.⁠⁠⁠

Hosts dive into the three critical zones of executive functioning: home, school, and social. They challenge conventional educational practices and highlight the internal skills essential for children with ADHD. Topics include the struggles with writing, the importance of narrative skills, and strategies for improving social interactions. They also discuss how parental involvement can enhance executive function and the significance of cognitive flexibility and time management in everyday situations. Tune in for actionable insights!

The discussion focuses on learned helplessness and its impact on children with ADHD. It highlights how excessive parental involvement can hinder independence and foster dependency. The hosts provide strategies for encouraging accountability, such as using visual timelines. They emphasize the importance of nurturing self-reliance and maintaining clear communication. There’s also a warning about the influence of social media on parenting advice, reminding parents to seek credible sources for effective strategies.

Discover how children with ADHD often use noise and complaints to dodge tasks. The hosts explore the fine balance between validating feelings and preventing negative behavior. Strategies for fostering resilience and emotional strength in kids are discussed, alongside the pitfalls of traditional talk therapy. Learn how parents can navigate emotional manipulation and help their children thrive, while also encouraging independence and understanding emotions as part of healthy development.

This mailbag special tackles pressing questions from listeners! Discover strategies for managing inattentiveness in social settings and the complexities of lying behaviors in children. Explore the implications of screen time on behavior and learn techniques for addressing aggression towards siblings. The hosts also discuss the significance of a neurodiversity-affirming approach, promoting genuine support and fostering independence in kids. Plus, get insights on navigating emotional challenges and building social acceptance!