In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael tackle pressing questions from parents navigating the complexities of raising children with ADHD. How can parents motivate their kids to engage in home therapy exercises without resorting to rewards or threats? What strategies can help a child manage emotional outbursts during sports, especially when medication wears off? As they work through these challenges, they also explore the importance of setting firm boundaries and the role of supporters in fostering self-regulation. Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube[00:00:00] Start[00:02:05] Motivation for home therapy exercises.[00:05:41] ADHD and self-motivation challenges.[00:07:53] Emotional regulation in sports.[00:11:02] ADHD and sports strategies.[00:13:20] Therapy not effective for ADHD.[00:16:40] Managing screen addiction in children.[00:20:10] Digital detox for teenagers.[00:25:31] Parenting and ADHD challenges.[00:26:57] Connecting past successes to present.[00:30:15] Disrespectful behavior in parenting.[00:33:05] ADHD behavior in the home.[00:35:44] Daily expectations for children.
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The Hidden Heartbreak of Teen ADHD: A Real Story
In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike tackle a question about the complex challenges faced by a high school boy with ADHD, as highlighted in a heartfelt email from a concerned parent. How can parents effectively support their children in navigating emotional intensity and social skills? What role does rejection sensitivity play in their relationships? As they explore the impact of impulsivity on friendships and romantic interests, listeners will discover practical strategies for fostering resilience and self-regulation. Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube[00:00:00] Start[00:03:04] Navigating emotional intensity in teens.[00:05:39] Rejection sensitive dysphoria explained.[00:08:17] Feedback and emotional resilience.[00:12:41] Parenting strategies for ADHD kids.[00:14:11] Social isolation and motivation.[00:17:38] Overcoming task avoidance in ADHD.[00:20:49] Video game boundaries and addiction.[00:26:29] Community centers for kids.[00:29:28] Anger and social relationships.[00:31:09] Understanding romantic relationships in ADHD.[00:34:12] Impulsiveness and ADHD challenges.[00:38:05] Sharing internal dialogue examples.[00:42:34] In-person relationships for ADHD kids.[00:44:08] Professional advice disclaimer.
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How Neurodiverse Parenting Content Can Harm Your Child
In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike look at the troubling impact of misleading neurodiverse parenting content on social media. Are parents unknowingly harming their children by accepting the notion that their child's identity is solely defined by their diagnosis? As they explore the fine line between support and disempowerment, Ryan and Mike provide actionable strategies for discerning credible advice from harmful ideologies. Discover how to empower your child and foster a growth mindset amidst the noise of social media!Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube#[00:00:00] Start[00:01:31] Neurodiverse parenting content harm.[00:04:19] Trauma narratives and parenting.[00:08:44] Growth mindset in parenting.[00:12:44] Parenting and child resilience.[00:14:56] Lived experience vs. professional advice.[00:18:13] Parenting with high expectations.[00:21:16] Parental accommodation and neurodiversity.[00:24:49] Professional advice and consultation.
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Raising Resilient Kids with ADHD: 4 Parenting Shifts That Break the Fragility Cycle
In this enlightening episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike challenge the conventional approach to parenting children with ADHD. They explore the critical shift from treating kids as fragile to fostering anti-fragility—can children truly thrive through challenges? Discover the importance of building frustration tolerance and setting high expectations while maintaining empathy. What strategies can parents implement to coach their children through stress rather than shield them from it? Listen to uncover actionable insights that will empower both parents and kids to embrace resilience and growth.Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube[00:00:00] Start[00:01:39] Over-accommodation to frustration tolerance.[00:05:32] Planned struggle moments for children.[00:09:26] Emotional manipulation in parenting.[00:12:42] Daily expectations for children.[00:16:45] Coaching through challenge, not stress.[00:20:36] Celebrate effort, not perfection.[00:22:10] Shifting to growth mindset language.[00:27:43] Growth mindset in parenting.[00:29:12] Raising anti-fragile kids.
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Why Social Struggles Follow Kids With ADHD-And What Actually Helps
Ryan coaches the parents of nine-year-old Cobe, who is grappling with social challenges linked to ADHD. They look into the impact of medication on social skills and explore whether anxiety plays a role in Kobe's reluctance to form friendships. Can black-and-white thinking hinder his social development? As they discuss strategies for fostering social skills and preparing for the transition to middle school, listeners will discover whether smaller school environments truly offer a solution. Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube[00:00:00] Start[00:01:27] Medication effects on social skills.[00:04:49] Black and white thinking.[00:08:49] Social struggles in middle school.[00:10:15] Social skills development challenges.[00:14:33] Social skills development challenges.[00:18:42] School rejection and ADHD challenges.[00:21:02] School options for ADHD children.[00:25:56] Better equipped schools for ADHD.[00:27:15] Reciprocity in relationships.[00:30:55] Scouts and social skills benefits.
The ADHD Parenting Podcast offers practical information to help you help your child reach their full potential without the fluffy stuff. This podcast is presented by Mike McLeod, SLP from GrowNow ADHD, and Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, from ADHD Dude.
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