The ADHD Parenting Podcast: 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
Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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[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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