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 & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Find 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.