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.orgFind Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find 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.