Welcome to another thoughtful conversation with a couple of Dads on the Rethinking Dads podcast!

In this episode, Michael and Kevin bring back Bhagavan and Steven Sweeney to discuss a topic they both (independently) asked to share their thoughts on...

Neurodivergency - both as a Dad and with kids.

The conversation delves into the experiences of neurodivergent parenting, specifically ADHD, and the challenges and strengths associated with it.

Bhagavan and Steven share personal stories, insights, and coping mechanisms, highlighting the importance of understanding oneself and others in the context of neurodiversity. The conversation also delves into the challenges and strategies of parenting neurodivergent children, emphasizing the importance of being present, curious, and understanding.

"Almost every perceived issue or what do they call it, dysfunction, on one side of that coin you call it a dysfunction, on the other side of the same thing you call it a strength or an attribute." - Bhagavan

Takeaways

• Understanding oneself and others in the context of neurodiversity is crucial for effective parenting and personal growth.
• Neurodivergent traits, such as distraction and non-conventional idea association, can be both challenges and strengths in different contexts.
• The conversation emphasizes the importance of allowing children to learn from failure and develop their own coping mechanisms, while also providing support and guidance.
• Creative problem-solving and novel thinking are valuable attributes associated with neurodiversity, and can be harnessed in various situations. The importance of being present and curious in parenting neurodivergent children
• The need for support and understanding in parenting neurodivergent children

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Neurodivergent Traits and Coping Mechanisms
26:01 The Dual Nature of Neurodivergent Traits: Challenges and Strengths
36:59 Empowering Children through Neurodiversity and Personal Growth
46:15 Navigating Neurodiversity in Parenting
59:17 Understanding Natural Consequences in Parenting

Keywords

neurodivergent parenting, ADHD, coping mechanisms, personal stories, insights, neurodiversity, understanding, challenges, strengths, parenting, neurodivergent children, natural consequences, labels, support, understanding, neurodiversity, challenges, strategies

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