Explore Our Latest ADHD Publications: Key Insights on Child Development

Publications

FORBES

ADHD: A Mother’s Journey To Helping Her Child Take Control And Thrive Naturally

To Dana Kay, founder and CEO of Our Road to Thrive and the creator of the ‘ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids’ program, nothing mattered more than having a normal life.

THRIVE GLOBAL

Is Parental Guilt over a Child’s Aggressive Behavior Justified? Probably Not, And Here’s why

A search online for “guide to parenting” might pull up thousands of articles and downloadable books on the DO’s and Don’ts of raising a child the “proper way”. 

MEDIUM

How the Gut-Brain Connection Impacts Kids With ADHD

A lot of people are convinced that without a proper diet, their kids are leading a healthy life: with or without ADHD. Dana Kay, CEO and founder of Our Road to Thrive, thinks otherwise.

FORBES

Remote Working With ADHD Kids At Home? Balancing The Future Of Work And Hyperactive Children

The pandemic has led to a change in work habits, with many now working from home instead of the office. While this shift has opened the path to a new work-life balance, for some it has also created a whole new set of challenges.

VENTS MAGAZINE

Behavioral Problems In Children-Expert Dana Kay’s Approach to Managing Diet as a Contributing Factor

As far as children’s nutrition and behavioral issues go, most parents would only worry about the occasional “sugar high”. But is there more to consider?

SEEKERS TIME

Why Community Is So Important For Parents Of Children With ADHD

Parenting is challenging under normal circumstances. Throw in a behavioral disorder such as ADHD and it can become downright herculean.

INFLUENCIVE

How Diet Changes Can Impact Children with ADHD

The science is clear: diet does matter. Dana Kay, founder and CEO of Our Road to Thrive and creator of the ‘ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids’ program, holds this belief firmly.

TRIBUNE BYTE

Four Ways Parents Can Use Diet To Help ADHD Children

At a time when many parents question the veracity of using prescribed medication to treat ADHD in children, maximizing natural therapies has emerged as a preferred intervention.

THRIVE GLOBAL

Over-prescribed and Undernourished 

When most parents receive a diagnosis of a permanent condition, they feel fear, trepidation, even at times guilt or sorrow. But when I was told my son had ADHD–I was relieved.

GRIT DAILY

The Link Between Toxic Foods and Behavioral Issues in Children

One of the biggest challenges parents face with children is dealing with tantrums or meltdowns. Not only is it hard to manage emotional outbursts while they’re happening...

THE FRISKY

Focus On Diet Helps Parents Cope with ADHD in Children

The global health industry has sharpened its focus on food as medicine and Dana Kay has harnessed the power of diet to help families struggling with ADHD in children.

SPLASH MAGAZINES

Is It Really ADHD Or Could Your Child’s Diet Be Playing a Role?

It’s no secret that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children being diagnosed with ADHD over the past 20 years. But does this mean that ADHD is on the rise?

AUTHORITY MAGAZINE

Dana Kay’s Big Idea That May Change The World

Reducing ADHD symptoms naturally is somewhat of an unconventional idea. Many times, when a diagnosis of ADHD is given to a child, dietary changes are not even mentioned to parents  as a possible treatment method.

THE CAROUSEL

4 Secrets to Solve Picky Eating in ADHD Children and Create Happy Families

Picky eating can inevitably lead to malnutrition due to the reduced intake of healthy and nutritious foods. Dana Kay astutely believes that medication is not the only option to induce children with ADHD to try new foods.

THE AMERICAN REPORTER

ADHD In Kids And The Over-Reliance On Medicine

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children. In fact, it is one of the most commonly diagnosed long-term disorders in children overall, falling just behind asthma.

The World News Network

THE WORLD NEWS NETWORK

Unique Women Share Their Hearts on the Rhonda Swan Show

Dana Kay has firsthand experience reducing her own son’s ADHD symptoms naturally and has made it her mission to help as many families as possible to bring back peace and calm to their homes, so they can thrive and achieve their personal best.

the Entrepreneur

THE ENTREPRENEUR

Unique Women Share Their Hearts on the Rhonda Swan Show

Dana Kay has firsthand experience reducing her own son’s ADHD symptoms naturally and has made it her mission to help as many families as possible to bring back peace and calm to their homes, so they can thrive and achieve their personal best.

SPLASH MAGAZINES

Unique Women Share Their Hearts on the Rhonda Swan Show

Dana Kay has firsthand experience reducing her own son’s ADHD symptoms naturally and has made it her mission to help as many families as possible to bring back peace and calm to their homes, so they can thrive and achieve their personal best.

LOS ANGELES WEEKLY TIMES

Unique Women Share Their Hearts on the Rhonda Swan Show

Dana Kay has firsthand experience reducing her own son’s ADHD symptoms naturally and has made it her mission to help as many families as possible to bring back peace and calm to their homes, so they can thrive and achieve their personal best.

HOLLYWOOD DIGEST

How CEO’S Create Balance Between Their Personal and Work-Life

In this article, Dana Kay, CEO and Mother to a child with ADHD, shares her 4-step strategy to cultivating balance and releasing unimportant tasks.

THE ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE

The Igniting Life Shift of Being a Parent of a Child with ADHD

Dana Kay is dedicated to helping families that are impacted by ADHD. As a loving wife and mother, Dana has firsthand experience reducing her own son’s ADHD symptoms naturally and has made it her mission to help as many families as possible!

DISRUPT MAGAZINE

3 Ways Maternal Instincts Give Women in Leadership An Advantage

Being a leader – of a community, a team, or even a family – means sometimes having to make hard decisions that don’t always make the most sense on the surface.

 

USA TODAY

Top 10 Conscious Female Leaders To Watch in 2022

The 10 women on this list have fought harder, reached higher, and made space in the room for more girls and women to follow. Today, we highlight these conscious female leaders who continue to be change agents in 2022.

LAINI BENNETT WITH BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Thriving on Gut Instinct

In this women in leadership interview, Dana shares: her family’s journey with ADHD and what led to her breaking point, the solution that not only transformed their lives but that of many others, and how she grew her business, the ADHD Thrive Institute, 1000% within four years.

INFLUENCIVE

Female Entrepreneurial Wellness: Power in the Pause

How can female entrepreneurs battle burnout? In this article, Dana Kay joins other female entrepreneurs to discuss the power of the pause.

LA WEEKLY

Natural Strategies for Managing ADHD Symptoms: The Role of Diet and Nutrition

Through Dana Kay’s work with families, she has seen firsthand the powerful impact that diet and nutrition can have on managing ADHD symptoms and promoting overall well-being. Here are Kay’s top four recommendations for using diet to support children with ADHD.

WOMAN'S WORLD

Empowering Parents of Children with ADHD: Tips and Strategies from the ADHD Thrive Institute

By sharing her expertise and the strategies she has developed through her work with over 1000 other families, Dana Kay hopes to empower other parents of children with ADHD to find natural solutions that work best for their families.

PARENT HERALD

Dana Kay's Book Thriving with ADHD Offers Readers Insightful Information and is a Supportive Guide To Those Who Need It

Dana Kay, international bestselling author, is bringing all of her expertise together in this comprehensive guide to help support parents/caregivers of children with ADHD.

TV Appearances

STUDIO STL & FOX2 NOW

Reducing ADHD Symptoms Naturally

"There’s a connection between what children are eating and the severity of their ADHD symptoms. That’s what Dana Kay is seeing in her practice at ADHD Thrive Institute." Listen in as Dana Kay and Chelsea Haynes at Studio STL and Fox2 Now talk about how to naturally reduce ADHD symptoms in children.

STUDIO STL & FOX2 NOW

Blueprint for ADHD Symptom Reduction

If the gut isn’t functioning well, the brain can’t either.” That’s what Dana Kay and Chelsea Haynes at Studio STL and Fox2 Now discuss in this broadcast as Dana shares the blueprint parents can use to reduce their child’s ADHD symptoms naturally.

WTOC & CBS

Do You Have a Picky Eater?

Do you have a picky eater? If so, listen in to Dana Kay as she chats with WTOC and CBS about what parents can do to help support picky eaters.

 

 

STUDIO STL & FOX2 NOW

Help for Caregivers of Picky Eaters

There is hope for caregivers of picky eaters.  Listen in as Dana Kay and Chelsea Haynes at Studio STL and Fox2 Now discuss how caregivers of picky eaters can find help.

KATU-ABC

Natural Remedy for ADHD

Are you curious about natural remedies for ADHD? Listen in as KATU-ABC interviews Dana Kay about how families can support children with ADHD naturally.

FOX 5 SAN DIEGO

Dana Kay Advocating Natural Treatment for ADHD

Parenting a child with ADHD is challenging, and no one understands this better than Dana Kay. In this interview, discover the leading driver of ADHD symptoms.

THE MORNING BLEND SHOW, LAS VEGAS

Reduce Inflammation to Naturally Reduce ADHD Symptoms

Our bodies accumulate "trash"—or inflammation—and this inflammation can exacerbate ADHD symptoms in our children.

Podcasts

THE WELLNESS MAMA

The Food First Approach to ADHD Symptom Reduction 

Dana Kay joins Katie Wells on the Wellness Mama podcast to discuss the food first approach to ADHD symptom reduction. 

NO GUILT MOM W/ JOANN CROHN & BRIE TUCKER

Managing ADHD Naturally by Making Small Changes

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast, Dana Kay joins JoAnn Crohn & Brie Tucker and shares small changes parents can make to help manage their childrens’ ADHD symptoms naturally.

PARENTING TEENS WITH DR. CAM

Helping Teens Thrive with ADHD

Dana Kay joins Dr. Cam on the Parenting Teens podcast as they explore effective strategies to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD and help our teens to excel in their personal and academic lives.

HOLISTIC VISION

Commonly Ignored Reasons for Focus Problems

“Everyone has a little bit of ADHD these days!” Listen in as Dana Kay and Claudia Muehlenweg discuss this statement, as well as chat about how vision challenges and ADHD can be connected.

HEALTHY PARENTING CONNECTOR

An ADHD Diagnosis Doesn’t Have to Mean Medication

On this episode of The Healthy Parenting Connector, Dana Kay shares with Katie Kimball about what happens when a child whose gut is inflamed stops eating gluten. They also talked about chores and the role of executive functioning.

REBUILDING MY HEALTH

The Effects of Diet on ADHD

On this episode of Rebuilding My Health Radio, Dana Kay shares with Casey Hubbard how she turned around her son’s ADHD within months with natural ADHD treatment, including diet, and by addressing gut dysbiosis and nutritional deficiencies.

ACTION AND AMBITION

Medicine is not the be-all-&-end-all

Dana Kay joins Andrew Medal on the Action and Ambition Entrepreneur podcast, where they discuss what foods help children with ADHD, what foods are best to avoid, why medication isn’t the be-all-and-end-all for behavior, and more.

INCORPORATING SUPERPOWERS

ADHD is a Superpower

ADHD is typically viewed only as a deficiency. Dana Kay joins Justin Recla on the Incorporating Superpowers podcast and turns this mindset upside down, reminding parents that ADHD is also a superpower.

PARENTING ADHD AND AUTISM

What Lies Beneath ADHD

On this episode of the Parenting ADHD and Autism podcast, Penny Williams interviews Dana Kay about what lies beneath ADHD symptoms. They also discuss what parents can do to help children with ADHD become their best selves.

YOUR LONGEVITY BLUEPRINT

Hope for Childhood ADHD with Dana Kay

On this episode of Your Longevity Blueprint, Dana Kay chats with Stephanie Gray about how she reduced her child’s ADHD medication, improved his diet by removing inflammatory foods, and helps other families thrive with ADHD.

THE RHONDA SWAN SHOW

The Igniting Life Shift of Being The Parent of a Child with ADHD

Dana Kay is dedicated to helping families that are impacted by ADHD. As a loving wife and mother, Dana has firsthand experience reducing her own son’s ADHD symptoms naturally and has made it her mission to help as many families as possible!

VISION DRIVEN MOM WITH ADHD

Reducing ADHD Symptoms Naturally with Dana Kay

On this episode of The Vision Driven Mom with ADHD Podcast, Dana Kay and Tracy Beerman chatted about using food as a natural strategy for supporting people with ADHD.

THE FOOD CODE

Thriving with ADHD and How Food Impacts Our Children

On this episode of The Food Code, Dana Kay chats with Liz Roman and Becca Chilczenkowski about  how children with ADHD can thrive naturally. She also shares how food can impact children with ADHD.

OVERCOMING DISTRACTIONS

How to Choose the Best Foods for Adult ADHD

On this episode of the Overcoming Distractions Podcast, Dana Kay chats with David Greenwood about how to choose the best foods for adults with ADHD

18 SUMMERS: PODCAST FOR PARENTS

Manage Children’s ADHD Symptoms Naturally

On this episode of 18 Summers, hosts Jim and Jamie Sheils chat with Dana Kay about how to manage a child’s ADHD symptoms using food and other natural strategies.

THE WHINY PALUZA PODCAST

Thriving with ADHD

On this episode of The Whiny Paluza podcast, Dana Kay joined Rebecca Greene and discussed how to utilize a nutritional approach to improve or even eliminate ADHD symptoms.

EGG MEETS SPERM PODCAST

Healthy Kids are the Future

On this episode of the Egg Meets Sperm Podcast, Dana Kay joined Dr. Aumatma to chat about things hopeful parents can do before conception to support the health and well-being of their future children.

HOMESCHOOL THINKTANK PARENTING PODCAST

Interview with Dana Kay

After a pediatrician recommended a 4th ADHD medication for her five-year-old son, Dana Kay went on a mission to help treat her son's symptoms naturally. Listen in to this interview with Dana Kay on the Homeschool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast.

BOMB MOM WITH MELISSA VOGEL

All Things ADHD with Dana Kay

What foods contribute to illness? How does your brain and gut work together? Are your kids on multiple medications? Tune in as Dana Kay talks with Melissa Vogel on this episode of the Bomb Mom podcast.

FEEDING FAMILIES WITH JESS SHERMAN

Thriving with ADHD

In this episode of Feeding Families, Jess Sherman chats with Dana Kay about the ins and outs of managing ADHD symptoms with natural strategies like food. Dana busts through some myths and showcases how she helps families help their kids thrive.

THE GENTLE PARENTING SHOW WITH KIM WEST

How to Naturally Treat ADHD Symptoms in our Children

In this episode of The Gentle Parenting Show, Kim West (The Sleep Lady) talks with Dana Kay about how to naturally reduce ADHD symptoms in children.

MOMS OF TEENS AND TWEENS

How to Naturally Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Your Child

In this episode of the Moms of Teens and Tweens podcast, Sheryl Gould talks with Dana Kay about the gut-brain connection and how to naturally reduce ADHD symptoms using food and other strategies.

THE PERFECT STOOL - UNDERSTANDING & HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME

ADHD, Diet, and The Gut

In this episode of The Perfect Stool, Dana Kay joins host Lindsey Parsons to discuss the effect that inflammatory foods have on ADHD and the gut. They also discuss various supplements that can be helpful

PARENTING OUR FUTURE WITH ROBBIN MCMANNE

ADHD: What Your Kids Eat Might be Making Symptoms Worse

In this episode of the Parenting Our Future Podcast, Dana Kay joins host Robbin McManne to discuss how food can exacerbate ADHD symptoms. They discussed the gut-brain connection, as well as which foods can increase inflammation in the body.

THE HACKED LIFE WITH JOEL EVAN

Thriving With ADHD: How To Reduce Your Child's Symptoms Naturally

In this episode of The Hacked Life, Dana Kay joins Joel Evans to discuss how to naturally reduce ADHD symptoms. They discussed dietary changes as well as other natural strategies that can be effective as reducing symptoms.

MINDFUL MAMA PODCAST WITH HUNTER CLARKE-FIELD

Helping ADHD with Nutrition

In this episode of the Mindful Mama podcast, Dana Kay joins Hunter Clarke-Fields to discuss how ADHD symptoms can be improved through nutrition and other natural strategies.

PARENTING OUR FUTURE WITH ROBBINE MCMANNE

What Can Make ADHD Worse? Solutions for Calming Your Child

In this episode of Parenting our Future, Dana Kay joins Robbin McManne to discuss inflammation’s role in many health issues, including ADHD

THE HOLISTIC KIDS' SHOW

Thrive with ADHD 

In this episode of The Holistic Kids' Show, Dana Kay shared how to thrive with ADHD. 

Summits

WOMEN GONE WILD SUMMIT

Empowering Female Leaders

As women, we are often told to silence our intuition. In this summit, Dana Kay shares how her intuition helped her become more successful in business and in life.

 

ADHD WHAT NOW? 2022 SUMMIT

Reducing ADHD Symptoms Naturally

Dana Kay teams up with Veronica Hunter and 20 other speakers at the 2022 ADHD What Now Summit to deliver specific tools and proven strategies across areas parents are most concerned about. 

PARENTING ADHD SUMMIT

How Nutrition & Getting to the Underlying Cause Play a Part in ADHD

By digging a bit deeper we often find that nutrition, environment, and lifestyle play a huge part in the health and well-being of children diagnosed (and undiagnosed)...

ADHD WHAT NOW? 2021 SUMMIT

Reducing ADHD Symptoms Naturally

Dana Kay teams up with Veronica Hunter and 20 other speakers at the 2021 ADHD What Now Summit to deliver specific tools and proven strategies across areas parents are most concerned about.

IT STARTS IN THE GUT SUMMIT

The ADHD Brain, The Gut, and You

Dana Kay joins other leading health experts for this premier virtual summit on gut health. Tune in to this summit to learn about the gut-brain connection and how it affects ADHD.

HAPPY HEALTHY MAMA SUMMIT

Secrets on How to Live a Happy, Healthy, Heart-Centered Life

Dana Kay joined Sarah Russell and 21 other parenting and health experts on the Happy, Healthy Mama Summit 2022.

WOMEN GONE WILD: WEALTH EDITION BOOK LAUNCH EVENT

Abundant Living 

Dana Kay joined other women entrepreneurs, authors, and speakers at the launch event for the Women Gone Wild: Wealth Edition book. Dana shared her story and offered hope to other caregivers of children with ADHD.

INSPIRED MOM SUMMIT

Diffusing the Stress of Mothering a Child with ADD

Dana Kay joined Debbie Page, along with 30+ other experts, for this Inspired Mom Summit, where moms discovered how to get free from stress, anxiety, and mom guilt once and for all.

THE ADHD PARENTING SOLUTIONS SUMMIT

Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally

Dana Kay joined Lara Dawn, Bob Dietrich, and other experts and professionals at the ADHD Parenting Solutions Summit - a live event, where top experts reveal secrets to improving ADHD every parent wishes that they knew.

PUTTING MAMA FIRST

Breathing for the Brain & Reducing ADHD Symptoms Naturally

Dana Kay joins Lara Dawn and Sarah Nykoruk for the Putting Mama First retreat and shares how to breathe for the brain and get started reducing ADHD symptoms naturally.

PEACE, LOVE, & ADHD

Empowering Adult-Diagnosed ADHD Women to Become Focused, Organized, and Peaceful

Dana Kay joins Ashley Alexander and Nuperline Norgaard at the Peace, Love, & ADHD Summit, where they discuss strategies to help women with ADHD learn to live their best lives.

HER BRAIN SUMMIT

A Virtual Event for Women with ADHD

 Dana Kay joins Christine MacCarroll as they discuss hidden causes for ADHD symptoms your doctor never told you about, natural solutions for healing your brain, and life-changing strategies for managing life with ADHD–from a woman's perspective.

CHAOS TO CONNECTION PARENTING CONFERENCE

Reduce ADHD Naturally

Dana Kay joins Lara Dawn and Stephanie Pinto at the Chaos to Connection Parenting Conference to discuss how to reduce ADHD symptoms naturally.

#LIFESKILLS NOW EVENT

3 Things Parents of Kids with ADHD Must Know to Thrive

Dana Kay joins Katie Kimball with Kids Cook Real Food for the #LifeSkillsNow summer camp.

CALMING THE ADHD FAMILY

Breathing for the Brain

Dana Kay joins 30+ other ADHD and parenting experts for the 3rd annual Calming the ADHD Family summit.

DOCUMENTING HOPE CONFERENCE

Thriving with ADHD Naturally

Dana Kay joins the Documenting Hope Conference - The Ultimate Field Guide to Restoring Health in Our Children

HOLISTICALLY HEALING YOUR CHILD SUMMIT

Common Underlying Stressors of ADHD

Dana Kay joins Bettina Gross in the Holistically Healing Your Child Summit to discuss how to get to the underlying stressor aggravating your child’s ADHD symptoms.

THE ADHD PARENTING TOOLBOX SUMMIT

Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally

Dana Kay joins Bob Dietrich and Kolby Kail at The ADHD Toolbox LIVE!

THE HAPPY MOM SUMMIT

Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally

Dana Kay joins JoAnn Crohn at the Happy Mom Summit.

HOPE IS HERE SUMMIT

Hope is Here with Dr. Tina

Dana Kay joins Tina Bozicnik sharing proven strategies for children with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other behavioral disorders

CHAOS TO CONNECTION

Sweet Relief - Tackling Sugar Addiction for Brighter Futures in ADHD, Anxiety, & Other ND Kids

Dana Kay joins Lara Dawn and Stephanie Pinto for another edition of the Chaos to Connection Parenting Conference.​

RAISING HEALTHIER KIDS

Integrative Approaches to Children’s Health and Wellness

Dana Kay joins Joel Warsh and other experts in the fields of integrative and holistic pediatrics to share holistic strategies to support kids with ADHD.