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Shanna and Laura discuss ADHD with expert Mike McLeod, covering misconceptions, evaluation, and practical strategies for parents.

Shanna and Laura sit down with Mike McLeod, founder of GrowNOW ADHD, co-host of "The ADHD Parenting Podcast," and author of "The Executive Function Playbook," to learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They dive into common misconceptions about ADHD, when parents might start to see signs of ADHD in their children, how screen time affects neurodivergent kids, how to navigate the ADHD medication journey, and so much more. Mike also breaks down exactly what executive function is and shares practical strategies parents can start using today to help strengthen their kids' executive functioning skills. This episode is available one week early for Patreon members at the Friends and Besties tiers. Topics discussed in this episode: Mike McLeod's background and how he became an ADHD expert Why ADHD is not a superpower, and why that framing can be harmful At what age to start evaluating your child for ADHD What executive function actually is The four pillars of executive function Working memory: hindsight, foresight and why ADHD kids are stuck in the present moment Practical strategies to strengthen executive functioning at home Screen time and ADHD: what the…

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