In this episode, Ryan and Michael take on the complex topic of learned helplessness in children with ADHD. They explore how this behavior is developed, the impact it has on a child's independence and self-esteem, and the dangers of enabling it.

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[00:01:24] Learned helplessness in kids with ADHD.

[00:03:48] Learned helplessness in children.

[00:08:18] Helping Kids with Learned Helplessness.

[00:11:22] Parental involvement in education.

[00:14:41] Importance of authoritative parenting.

[00:17:41] Learned helplessness in education.

[00:21:31] Enable independence with visual timelines.

[00:24:54] Emotional manipulation.

[00:27:27] Importance of self-confidence in parenting.

[00:29:48] Learned helplessness in social media.

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 to avoid tasks. They discuss the fine line between validating feelings and reinforcing negative behavior, touching on the importance of not giving attention to noise. How can parents navigate emotional manipulation and help their children develop resiliency? Tune in to discover the proactive strategies parents can employ to empower their children and foster growth.

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[00:00:15] The use of noise.

[00:06:15] Overcoming negativity in sports.

[00:08:29] Overcoming child's resistance to change.

[00:11:43] Noise leading to emotional manipulation.

[00:13:26] Kids and emotional manipulation.

[00:19:21] Emotional dysregulation in parenting.

[00:22:09] Brain voice vs. brain coach.

[00:24:47] Negative effects of talk therapy.

[00:29:20] Kids and anxiety resilience.

[00:32:35] Fishy for the negatives.

[00:33:57] Holding high standards for clients.

Join Ryan & Mike for the first mailbag episode where they directly answer YOUR questions! This round they explore topics such as managing inattentiveness in social settings, handling lying behaviors, and addressing aggression towards siblings. Are screens impacting behavior? How can parents navigate grumpy phases effectively? And what does it truly mean to be neurodiversity affirming? Tune in to uncover their strategies and perspectives on these crucial issues!

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[00:02:35] Social successes in ADHD teens.

[00:04:39] Social executive functioning tied into one.

[00:09:07] Screen time struggles and control.

[00:11:14] Unplugging screens for behavioral improvement.

[00:14:44] Controlling screen time for kids.

[00:19:07] Dealing with constant lying.

[00:22:35] Dealing with children's lies.

[00:26:35] Armchair therapist role.

[00:29:32] Dealing with aggressive behavior.

[00:33:17] ADHD and neurodiversity affirming.

[00:36:00] Independence and life skills.

[00:40:30] Neurodiversity-affirming approach.

[00:42:37] Emotional support stuffed animals.

[00:45:14] The importance of social acceptance.

[00:48:35] ADHD resources and support.