When to Lean In and When to Let Go: Parenting with Purpose

My conversation with Dr Michelle Todorow was incredibly eye-opening. As a licensed child psychologist, we talked about how parents can create real change at home — by tuning into their child’s strengths, and knowing when and why to back off, amongst a variety of other pertinent topics that are plaguing us as parents. I know you'll come out of this one feeling more empowered and positive about how to navigate these relationships and support a healthier family dynamic. 00:00 – Intro03:16 – What a neuropsychologist actually does day to day06:11 – Orchid kids, dandelion kids and understanding temperament10:10 – When to know it's time to seek professional support12:52 – Getting kids assessed and what that process looks like17:00 – Medication for ADHD, the pros, the cons and the nuance22:09 – The double blind placebo trial and why it works25:07 – Parent training, building the relationship first and catching kids being good29:15 – Structure, routine and what mornings should look like for ADHD families33:19 – Sleep, visual timers and practical tools for the home38:37 – Exercise in the morning and why the brain needs it41:23 – Including kids in the plan and giving them autonomy46:16 – Nutrition, gut health and the link to ADHD symptoms48:05 – Why free play is more important than we think54:04 – Screen time, gaming and finding the middle path01:00:02 – Modeling the behavior you want and raising digital citizens