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In this episode of the ADHD Parenting Podcast, hosts Ryan and Michael tackle pressing questions from parents navigating the complexities of raising children with ADHD. How can parents motivate their kids to engage in home therapy exercises without resorting to rewards or threats? What strategies can help a child manage emotional outbursts during sports, especially when medication wears off? As they work through these challenges, they also explore the importance of setting firm boundaries and the role of supporters in fostering self-regulation. Find Mike @ …
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The ADHD Parenting Podcast · Kids & Family · English
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 author of The Execut
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E44 · 22 Oct 2025 · 36 min
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E43 · 8 Oct 2025 · 38 min
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E42 · 24 Sep 2025 · 24 min
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E41 · 10 Sep 2025 · 33 min
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E38 · 23 Jul 2025 · 25 min
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E36 · 25 Jun 2025 · 32 min
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