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Published Jan 21, 2025

Dr. Leonard Sax: The Collapse of Parenting and the Rise of Childhood Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the collapse of parenting authority and its profound effects on childhood anxiety, depression, and obesity, emphasizing the need for authoritative parenting to foster resilience and emotional well-being. He also critiques the over-prescription of ADHD medications and cultural influences that contribute to a culture of disrespect, advocating for strong generational bonds and informed parental advocacy.

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- Is Vyvanse methamphetamine as discussed in the episode Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Understanding Vyvanse?
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- What is Andrew Huberman's perspective on kids and parenting in the episode Dr. Becky Kennedy Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds?
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- Can you provide more details about the impacts of screen time on children's attention and sleep?
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- What do experts advise about managing children's screen time?
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- What are the long-term effects of ADHD medication?
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- How to raise kids
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- What are some parenting tips?
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- What are the side effects of ADHD medications?
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- Are there non-medication treatments for ADHD?
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- How are smartphones shaping the mental health crisis among youth?
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- How does smartphone culture impact kids?
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- What can parents do to mitigate the risks of smartphone culture on kids as discussed in the episode 990: Jonathan Haidt | How Gen Z Became the Anxious Generation and the clip Free Play Revolution from the episode The Anxious Generation: Dr. Becky & Jonathan Haidt in Conversation with Stephanie Ruhle at 92NY?
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- Is Vyvanse methamphetamine as discussed in the episode Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Methamphetamine Insights?
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- How does Vyvanse compare to Adderall?
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- Who are experts on ADHD?
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