The ADHD Guys Podcast The ADHD Guys Podcast

Stop trying to partner with your kids in parenting! In this episode, Ryan and Michael delve into the concept of authoritative parenting, challenging the idea of children masking their true selves due to ADHD. They explore the importance of pushing children out of their comfort zones and discuss practical strategies for effective parenting. What are the three key parenting rules shared by a pediatric emergency doctor? How can parents model emotional regulation for their children?



Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠



[00:00:00] Start[00:01:51] Children's role in parenting.[00:06:16] Pushing children out of comfort.[00:09:06] Boys and therapy resistance.[00:11:00] Resilience and Anti-Fragility.[00:15:54] Parenting challenges and decisions.[00:19:18] Building self-confidence in children.[00:21:33] Varied experiences for child development.[00:25:41] Strategies for handling child's resistance.[00:28:47] Clutch and cringe video segment.[00:32:27] The negative impact of masking.[00:36:32] ADHD masking on social media.[00:38:08] Parenting rules and discipline.

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the intricate world of social executive functioning skills in children with ADHD. They explore the difference between social skills and social executive function skills, highlighting the challenges faced by kids with ADHD in social interactions. With a focus on perspective taking and cognitive flexibility, the hosts provide insights into how parents can support their children in navigating social situations. Tune in to discover the crucial role of front-loading information and the impact of social relationships on long-term success.



Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠



00:00:00 Intro

00:01:22 Social executive function skills.

00:03:27 Differences between ADHD and autism.

00:07:15 Disorder of self-awareness in ADHD.

00:10:41 Difficulty with perspective taking.

00:15:01 Social challenges in ADHD.

00:18:38 Social executive functioning challenges.

00:22:19 Social executive function challenges.

00:24:18 Social impact of ADHD behaviors.

00:26:14 Male youth development.

00:29:19 Social relationships and success.

00:34:17 Teaching social perspective taking.

00:36:26 The ADHD parent.

00:40:22 Front loading for social skills.

00:43:26 Pushing kids out of comfort zones.

00:45:26 Parenting through discomfort and anxiety.

00:50:00 Social dangers of Discord.

00:50:48 Social executive functioning groups.

In this episode of the ADHD Guys podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael delve into the crucial topic of emotional dysregulation in kids with ADHD. They challenge traditional views on executive functioning, emphasizing the importance of self-regulation and cognitive flexibility. How can parents navigate emotional outbursts without falling into the trap of parental accommodation? What strategies can help children develop better emotional regulation skills at home? Tune in to discover the evidence-based treatments recommended for kids with ADHD and learn how to empower your child through effective parenting techniques.



Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠

Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠



00:00:00 Start

00:02:09 Cognitive flexibility and emotional dysregulation

00:03:34 The power of attention

00:08:24 Ignoring negative behaviors

00:10:22 Affective calmness

00:15:16 Parenting and child's discomfort

00:19:36 Brain breaks for self-regulation

00:23:12 Developing self-regulation skills

00:24:16 Less language for better parenting

00:27:10 Teaching kids emotional regulation skills