In this bonus episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, Mike welcomes Dr. Alison Yeung, a family doctor from Ontario, Canada, who shares her insights on the alarming rise of screen addiction among children with ADHD. What are the hidden dangers of screens that parents might not be aware of? How can families navigate the challenges of technology while fostering healthier habits? Dr. Yeung discusses her four M's for managing screen time and the critical five R's for determining when a child is ready for a smartphone.

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In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike tackle pressing listener questions about managing ADHD in children. How can parents effectively communicate with grandparents about screen time limits? What strategies can help a withdrawn child reconnect with friends? They delve into the complexities of using declarative language and the importance of understanding time for kids with ADHD.

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[00:01:27] Screen time and grandparents' influence.

[00:04:43] Parental authority and screen time.

[00:08:38] Parenting strategies for screen time.

[00:10:54] Screen time and child development.

[00:13:28] Screen addiction in children.

[00:16:38] Negative attention stimulation disorder.

[00:20:37] Time blindness in children.

[00:25:28] Executive function delays in children.

[00:28:04] Understanding masking in children.

[00:30:41] The impact of masking narratives.

[00:34:00] Positive attributes in children.

[00:36:28] The normalcy of masking.

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.

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[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.

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike tackle the complexities of sibling relationships in families with ADHD. How can parents effectively manage sibling conflict without escalating tensions? What strategies can help redirect negative attention-seeking behaviors? They explore the importance of creating structured environments and setting realistic expectations for sibling dynamics. Listen to discover practical tips and insights that can transform the way families navigate these challenges.

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[00:01:24] Sibling conflict and ADHD.

[00:03:44] ADHD and sibling dynamics.

[00:08:41] Sibling dynamics and ADHD expectations.

[00:10:06] Sibling dynamics with ADHD.

[00:13:40] Sibling relationships and conflict.

[00:16:16] Sibling relationships and ADHD.

[00:21:34] Shared experiences build sibling relationships.

[00:22:20] Question submission for podcast.

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike delve into the essential do's and don'ts for navigating the school environment with children who have ADHD. What are the pitfalls parents often fall into when dealing with teachers? How can parents foster self-advocacy skills in their children to promote independence? As they share their extensive experiences in education, they reveal why more accommodations might not always be better and how to avoid enabling learned helplessness. Tune in to discover practical strategies that can transform your approach to supporting your child's educational journey!

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[00:02:28] School partnership program benefits.

[00:03:32] Teacher-parent relationship dynamics.

[00:08:26] Teacher training on ADHD awareness.

[00:10:50] Teacher training on ADHD.

[00:14:25] Over-accommodating students in education.

[00:16:06] Accommodations and fading support.

[00:22:43] Homework and parent-child dynamics.

[00:23:49] Parenting for child independence.

[00:27:24] Teaching self-advocacy skills.

[00:30:37] Rethinking education for ADHD kids.

[00:33:40] 504 Plans and Consequences.

[00:38:05] ADHD and bullying perceptions.

[00:39:30] Collaborative approach in education.

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:

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Please include your child's age and medication regimen if that is applicable to the question.

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[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.

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael dive deep into the complex issues of school refusal and anxiety, particularly in children with ADHD. Joined by expert Kristen McNeely, they explore the critical differences between school avoidance and school refusal—what triggers these behaviors, and how can parents effectively respond? Are well-meaning accommodations actually reinforcing anxiety? As they unravel the misconceptions surrounding anxiety management, listeners will discover actionable strategies to support their children and learn why collaboration with schools is essential. Listen to learn what steps can parents take to prevent school refusal from becoming a long-term issue.

Find Kristen @ kristenmcneely.com & on IG

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[00:01:15] School refusal and anxiety.

[00:05:01] ADHD and school refusal connection.

[00:08:35] Family accommodations for anxiety.

[00:12:14] Accommodating children's anxiety misconceptions.

[00:15:10] SPACE therapy for childhood anxiety.

[00:20:49] Home environment for school refusal.

[00:21:40] Competitive reinforcers and school avoidance.

[00:25:34] School refusal and virtual learning.

[00:30:25] Enlisting supporters for school refusal.

[00:32:22] School refusal is treatable.

[00:35:40] ADHD resources and support.

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.org

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[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.

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[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.⁠⁠⁠

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.

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[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.