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The ADHD Parenting Podcast

by The ADHD Parenting Podcast

The ADHD Parenting Podcast helps parents of children and teens with ADHD improve behavior, emotional regulation, executive function, and cooperation at home and school. Hosted by Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, founder of ADHD Dude, and Mike McLeod, SLP, executive function specialist and...

56 episodes

Episodes

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Ep. 54Mar 25, 202638m 38s
Stepping Into Your Parental Authority

Today's episode is a re-release of Episode 43, because the message is just that important.In this episode of The ADHD Parenting Podcast,...

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Ep. 53Mar 11, 202636m 53s
Answering Parents' Questions

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, Mike and Ryan answer several listener questions about common challenges parents face when...

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Ep. 52Feb 25, 202622m 9s
What New Research Says About Screen Time & ADHD (And Why Online Advice Gets It Wrong)

In this episode, Ryan and Mike discuss how screen time impacts the executive functioning skills already delayed in kids with ADHD — things...

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Ep. 51Feb 11, 202626m 33s
The Executive Function Playbook

In this episode, Mike and Ryan walk through the core questions parents often ask about independence, responsibility, and executive...

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Ep. 50Jan 28, 202633m 6s
Answering Parents' Questions

In this listener Q&A episode, Ryan and Mike tackle some of the most challenging real-life situations parents of kids with ADHD face at...

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Ep. 49Jan 14, 202627m 45s
Debunking Four Common ADHD Parenting Myths

In this episode of the Mike and Ryan break down four widespread myths about ADHD that continue to circulate on social media, in parent...

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Ep. 48Dec 24, 202536m 52s
The Best Treatments For ADHD Kids, Based on Evidence

This episode breaks down the major misconceptions about ADHD treatment and clarifies what decades of research, major clinical guidelines,...

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Ep. 42Dec 10, 202522m 56s
Your Child Is Not Your Co-Parent | part 2

This is part 2 of "Your Child Is Not Your Co-Parent". Ryan and Mike continue examining why popular “gentle” and heavy emotional-validation...

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Ep. 46Nov 26, 202522m 14s
Your Child Is Not Your Co-Parent | part 1

In this first half of a two-part episode, Ryan and Mike break down why many modern parenting approaches—especially those centered on...

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Ep. 45Nov 12, 202531m 21s
When Love and Empathy Turn into Disabling

Today's episode is a re-release of episode 23. I wanted to bring this episode back because it gets to the core of what Mike and I are...

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Ep. 44Oct 22, 202535m 52s
Answering Parents' Questions

The ADHD Parenting Podcast returns with another episode to address real-life questions from parents about managing ADHD. Topics include...

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Ep. 43Oct 8, 202537m 50s
Stepping Into Your Parental Authority

In this episode of The ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan Wexelblatt and Mike McLeod explore what it means to “step into your parental...

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Ep. 42Sep 24, 202523m 38s
Parent Coaching Session with the Father of a 14-Year-Old

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, Ryan sits down with the father of Rick, a 14-year-old navigating ADHD in the context of a...

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Ep. 41Sep 10, 202532m 38s
Answering Parents' Questions

Join Mike and Ryan as they tackle listener questions on the ADHD Parenting Podcast. This episode covers practical advice for managing...

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Ep. 40Aug 27, 202540m 7s
Answering Listener Questions

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael tackle pressing questions from parents navigating the complexities of...

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Aug 13, 202544m 41s
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...

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Ep. 38Jul 23, 202525m 23s
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...

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Ep. 37Jul 9, 202530m 18s
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...

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Ep. 36Jun 25, 202532m 28s
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...

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Ep. 35Jun 11, 202528m 2s
Tips for Parenting an ADHD Child when You Have ADHD Yourself

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike offer six tips for parenting a child with ADHD while navigating their...

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Ep. 35May 28, 202526m 29s
ADHD, Screens, and Structure: Coaching a Parent of an 11-Year-Old to Set Limits and Build Real-World Skills

Listen in on a coaching call between Ryan and the father of Scott, an 11-year-old who is increasingly glued to screens. Dad is raising...

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Ep. 33May 14, 202528m 43s
Answering Listeners' Questions

In this engaging mailbag episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike tackle pressing listener questions about parenting...

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Ep. 32Apr 30, 202537m 38s
Top Tips for a Successful Summer with your ADHD Child

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike dive into their top six tips for a successful summer with ADHD children....

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Ep. 31Apr 16, 202524m 21s
Parent Coaching Session for Jimmy, age 10

This episode features a real coaching call conducted by Ryan. He engages with Melissa, the mother of 10-year-old Jimmy, who faces...

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Mar 26, 202543m 45s
How Screens Impact ADHD Kids: Expert Insights from Dr. Alison Yeung

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, Mike welcomes Dr. Alison Yeung, a family doctor from Ontario, Canada, who shares her...

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Ep. 30Mar 12, 202540m 25s
Answering Listeners' Questions (#3)

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike tackle pressing listener questions about managing ADHD in children. How...

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Ep. 29Feb 12, 202523m 7s
Top 4 Tips for Fathers of ADHD Kids

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike offer their top four tips for fathers of children with ADHD. They...

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Ep. 28Jan 29, 202523m 52s
ADHD Kids & Sibling Relationships

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike tackle the complexities of sibling relationships in families with ADHD....

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Ep. 27Jan 15, 202542m 13s
Top 4 Do's and Don'ts with Your ADHD Child's School

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...

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Ep. 26Jan 1, 202535m 24s
Answering Listeners' Questions (#2)

Ryan & Mike tackle another batch of questions directly from parents like you! If you would like your question answered on a future episode,...

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Ep. 25Dec 18, 202436m 26s
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,...

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Ep. 24Dec 4, 202451m 34s
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...

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Ep. 23Nov 20, 202430m 12s
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...

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Ep. 22Nov 6, 202437m 49s
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...

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Ep. 21Oct 23, 202429m 19s
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...

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Ep. 20Oct 9, 202444m 53s
ADHD Kids & Screen Use with The Screentime Consultant

In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Emily Cherkin,...

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Ep. 19Sep 25, 202441m 54s
Independence Therapy and "the 4 Ds" with Dr. Camilo Ortiz

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, the creator of Independence...

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Ep. 18Sep 11, 202438m 23s
18. Prioritizing Long Term Goals For Your ADHD Child

Ryan and Mike discuss the critical topic of prioritizing long-term goals for children with ADHD. They explore the challenges of time...

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Ep. 17Aug 28, 202453m 38s
17. Top 10 Tips For A Successful School Year

Ryan and Michael discuss their top tips for a successful school year for children with ADHD. They cover the importance of not tainting the...

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Ep. 16Aug 14, 202443m 4s
16. Diagnoses, Labels, and Classifications with Dr. Katie Davis

The ADHD Guys welcome their very first guest on the podcast, Dr. Katie Davis, to discuss the difference between diagnoses, labels, and...

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Ep. 15Jul 31, 202440m 25s
15. Concerning Trends on Neurodiverse Parenting Social Media

In this episode, Ryan and Michael dive into concerning trends in parenting social media, uncovering misinformation and pseudoscience that...

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Ep. 14Jul 17, 202437m 11s
14. The Three Areas of Executive Functioning - Home, School, Social

In this episode of the ADHD Guys podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael discuss the three zones of executive functioning: home, school, and...

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Ep. 13Jul 3, 202432m 49s
13. Learned Helplessness And ADHD Kids

In this episode, Ryan and Michael take on the complex topic of learned helplessness in children with ADHD. They explore how this behavior...

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Ep. 12Jun 19, 202435m 1s
12. How ADHD Kids Use "Noise" & How To Respond

Join Ryan and Mike as they talk about children's use of "noise", exploring how kids with ADHD often resort to complaining and negative talk...

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Ep. 13Jun 5, 202449m 41s
11. Answering Listeners' Questions (#1)

Join Ryan & Mike for the first mailbag episode where they directly answer YOUR questions! This round they explore topics such as managing...

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Ep. 10May 22, 202447m 7s
10. Social Perspective Taking

In this episode, Ryan and Michael delve into the intricate world of social perspective taking, uncovering the crucial role it plays in...

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Ep. 9May 8, 202443m 29s
9. Step into Parental Authority to Manage ADHD Behaviors

Stop trying to partner with your kids in parenting! In this episode, Ryan and Michael delve into the concept of authoritative parenting,...

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Ep. 8Apr 24, 202453m 3s
8. ADHD Kids, Social Skills & Social Executive Functioning

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the intricate world of social executive functioning skills in children with ADHD. They...

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Ep. 7Apr 10, 202443m 35s
7. A Missing Perspective - The Lack of Male Practitioners

The ADHD Guys podcast hosts, Ryan and Michael, delve into the lack of men in the mental health and speech language pathology fields,...

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Ep. 6Mar 27, 202429m 49s
6. How to Handle Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD Kids

In this episode of the ADHD Guys podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the crucial topic of emotional dysregulation in kids with ADHD....

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Ep. 5Mar 13, 202437m 3s
5. The ADHD Comfort Zone & Building True Resilience

This episode delves into the challenges parents face in pushing their children out of their comfort zones. They explore the concept of the...

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Ep. 4Mar 13, 202443m 6s
4. A Screen Debate: Is Screen Use An Addictive Behavior?

Hosts Ryan and Michael debate the controversial topic of screen use in children with ADHD, and whether it should be treated like an...

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Ep. 3Mar 13, 202446m 5s
3. Evidence-Based ADHD Treatment: What Really Works for Kids

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the world of evidence-based treatment recommendations for kids with ADHD. They explore...

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Ep. 2Mar 13, 202428m 25s
2. The Truth About The Rise in Late Autism Diagnoses

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the rising trend of late autism diagnoses and the implications for parents and children....

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Ep. 1Mar 13, 202430m 1s
1. Dissolving ADHD Misconceptions & The Power Of Parent Coaching

In this episode of the ADHD Guys podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the misconceptions surrounding ADHD evaluations and treatments....

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Feb 28, 20241m 23s
Trailer

The ADHD Guys Podcast is coming soon! We'll be dropping 5 full episodes on Launch Day - Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Then you can expect a...

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