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Anxiety and School Avoidance with Kristen McNeely, LMFT
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
Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube
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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.
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When Adults Step Back, Kids Step Up with Lenore Skenazy
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
Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube
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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.
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A Comment All Parents Need To Hear
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.
Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube
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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.
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Parent Training and Executive Function Coaching
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.
Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube
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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.
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Family Accommodation in Famillies of ADHD Kids
In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike get into the often misunderstood concept of family accommodation. What happens when parents unintentionally reinforce their child's inflexibility and anxiety? Can accommodating behaviors actually make things worse for both the child and the family dynamic? As they explore practical strategies to reduce these accommodations, they pose critical questions: How can parents reclaim their authority without sacrificing connection? What role do supporters play in this transformative process?
Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IGFind Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube
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[00:02:28] Family accommodation and its effects.
[00:03:43] Family accommodation and ADHD behaviors.
[00:09:10] Family accommodation and emotional dysregulation.
[00:12:04] Authoritative parenting benefits.
[00:15:05] Enlisting supporters for children.
[00:19:49] Parenting strategies for ADHD children.
[00:21:12] Parenting shifts and control loss.
[00:24:12] Reducing family accommodation anxiety.
[00:27:45] Mailbag episode - questions welcome.
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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