In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive into the importance of routines for children with ADHD. Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll learn:

The Power of Routines:
Routines may seem boring, but they are incredibly effective in creating calm and reducing stress for both parents and children.

The Science Behind Routines:
Predictability in routines helps reduce anxiety and improve behaviour by setting clear expectations.

Implementing Effective Routines:

• Start Small: Focus on one routine at a time to avoid overwhelming your child.

• Visual Timetables: Use visual aids to help children remember and follow routines, especially for those with executive functioning challenges.

• Involving Your Child: Engage your child in creating the routine to give them a sense of ownership and make the process smoother.

• Transition Strategies: Introduce changes gradually and use social stories or apps to illustrate the benefits of routines.

Join us as we explore how to make routines work for your family—and remember, sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective.

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In this insightful and reflective episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive deep into Jonathan Haidt’s provocative and widely discussed book, The Anxious Generation. Host [Your Name], a psychologist and parent, shares a heartfelt and honest review of the book, exploring its key arguments, research foundations, and real-world implications for today’s families—especially those raising neurodivergent children.

From initial panic to practical reflection, [Your Name] discusses how Haidt’s core message—that smartphones and social media have fundamentally reshaped childhood—resonated personally and professionally. You’ll hear about the dramatic shift in children’s lives around 2010, as play-based, outdoor experiences gave way to screen-dominated, indoor ones, and how this shift has coincided with alarming rises in anxiety, depression, and social disconnection—especially among girls.

This episode covers:

• What Haidt gets right: the importance of unstructured play, the dangers of constant connectivity, the science behind sleep and screen use, and the growing mental health challenges in young people.

• Where the book may fall short: overemphasis on screens as the sole cause of rising anxiety, lack of attention to other societal pressures, and missing nuance for neurodivergent kids.

• How these insights apply specifically to ADHD and autistic children, who may rely more heavily on screens for connection, regulation, and learning.

• Practical tools and mindset shifts for parents, including collaborative screen boundaries, digital nutrition vs. restriction, and modeling healthy tech habits.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the screen-time battle, curious about how to raise your kids in a digital age, or wondering how to support neurodivergent children in navigating online life, this episode offers thoughtful perspective, personal anecdotes, and evidence-informed guidance.

Parent Like a Psychologist is about meeting parents where they are, with empathy, clarity, and strategies that work in the real world—not just the ideal one. So if you’ve ever threatened to bring back the Nokia just to keep your sanity (guilty!), this episode is for you.

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In this insightful and reassuring episode of Parent Like a Psychologist, we dive deep into the nuanced relationship between screens, social skills, and our children's development. Leanne candidly shares a funny behind-the-scenes moment (spoiler: technical difficulties!) before expertly guiding parents through the positives and potential pitfalls of screen use in children's social lives. While screens often get a bad reputation, this episode highlights how technology can actually enhance social connection—especially for neurodivergent children—through shared interests, gaming, and online communities.

Leanne discusses key research findings, including the "double empathy problem," and explains why it’s crucial to focus on the quality of online interactions rather than simply limiting screen time. Listeners will learn practical tips for encouraging meaningful online social experiences, spotting early warning signs of screen-related anxiety or depression, and maintaining a healthy balance between virtual and in-person connections.

Referencing expert insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, Leanne empowers parents to become "smart guides" in their children's digital worlds. Packed with compassion, humour, and evidence-based advice, this episode offers a balanced and thoughtful perspective on raising socially connected children in a digital age.

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