About this episode
In this episode, Ryan and Michael dive into concerning trends in parenting social media, uncovering misinformation and pseudoscience that may be impacting families. They discuss topics like the rise of ADHD influencers, the dangers of self-diagnosing, and the controversial idea that screens help kids self-regulate. Find Mike @ www.grownowadhd.com & on IG Find Ryan @ www.adhddude.com & on Youtube {{chapters}} [00:00:00] Start [00:02:40] Self-diagnosing social contagion of PDA. [00:06:20] Pathological Demand Avoidance. [00:07:20] Self-diagnosing children with PDA. [00:10:50] Fear mongering in parenting. [00:16:20] Planned Ignoring for Better Behavior. [00:17:20] Sensory-seeking behaviors in children. [00:21:56] Misunderstandings about ADHD. [00:24:17] Neurodiverse affirming. [00:30:04] Lived experience vs. education. [00:31:53] Kids do well if they can. [00:36:50] Parental authority and discipline. [00:37:43] Warped social relationships and parenting.