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.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.

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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.