The back to school season can actually be the perfect opportunity to implement some powerful lifestyle changes to support children with ADHD. In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, join Dana Kay and Andrea Daigle as they discuss back to school tips you can implement today to set your child up for back to school success.
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Key Takeaways:
[3:38] Why many families find that back to school is a great time to begin implementing natural strategies to reduce ADHD symptoms
[6:03] Tips to set your child up for success at school
[9:42] School lunch box ideas
[12:11] Better-for-you treat ideas
[14:22] Breakfast ideas to set our kids up for success
[18:31] How to handle class parties
[20:44] What to do if your child struggles with focus
Memorable Moments:
”We want you to take it slow. Make gradual changes, one baby step at a time. That way, you can really implement the change really well and it’s not overwhelming on the kids or the family.”
”The start of a new school year brings on that fresh routine, along with a new schedule and that definitely makes it easier to establish those new eating habits.”
”Your best bet is to pack your own lunch and pack those snacks that are gluten and dairy free. That way you know your child has those safe options.”
”You really want to communicate with the staff ahead of time…Take that time to really discuss your family’s dietary needs with the teachers, the school administration, anybody in the cafeteria, whoever needs to hear it…The more you communicate openly about what you’re doing, the easier it will be.”
”We need to be patient and flexible. It’s not going to be perfect.”
”Lunch doesn’t always have to be a sandwich.”
”We definitely want a breakfast that is nutrient-dense.”
”Everything you are doing – implementing a low inflammatory lifestyle – is going to help with those focus issues.”
”I’ve never met anybody who doesn’t feel better when they eat better.”
”We have to choose our hard. Is it harder to deal with our children struggling…or is it harder to make a few lifestyle changes that eventually will become your norm?
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The Soaring Child Podcast hosted by Dana Kay, offers you a chance to listen in on conversations that could change the way you think about ADHD management.
Dana Kay, board certified health & nutrition practitioner, author of the best selling book Thriving with ADHD: A guide to naturally reducing ADHD symptoms In your child, leading ADHD expert but most importantly a mom with a child with ADHD who gets it.
As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child & the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes, on Fox & CBS, & various other online media. She has also been a guest at multiple parenting & ADHD summits & podcasts.
Her goal with the Soaring Child is to give hope & answers to parents of children with ADHD who are looking for alternative (natural) and effective means of helping them learn to thrive at home, at school, and in life.
Because children with ADHD deserve to soar, just like every other child.
