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
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
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
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
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.