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Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Auteur(s): Dana Kay
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 Here is a place where you will learn how to address your child's ADHD symptoms naturally so you can stop walking on eggshells & bring back peace & calm to your home. Hosted Dana Kay, board certified health & nutrition practitioner, author of the best selling book Thriving with ADHD, 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. Relations Éducation des enfants
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  • 177: Parenting ADHD Teens, Calmly with Ashley Gobiel

    177: Parenting ADHD Teens, Calmly with Ashley Gobiel
    Sep 25 2025
    Parenting a teenager can feel like tiptoeing through a construction zone — and ADHD cranks the jackhammer. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay breaks down what’s really happening in the teenage brain and why ADHD can intensify mood swings, impulsivity, and motivation slumps. This isn’t “bad behavior” or “bad parenting” — it’s a developing brain that needs different scaffolding, smarter systems, and calmer connection. Dana is joined by therapist Ashley Gobeil, who has over 15 years of experience supporting neurodiverse families. Together they unpack practical tools for emotional regulation, communication that doesn’t escalate conflict, realistic academic supports, screen-time sanity, and how to get teens on board with nutrition changes by linking food to feelings and function. If you want fewer blowups and more buy-in, this conversation gives you the scripts, mindsets, and next steps. Links Mentioned in the Show: ▶ ADHD Thrive Jumpstart Program (with bonus masterclasses on Leaky Gut, Emotional Intelligence, Sensory/Body Activities, and Dealing with Defiance): https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ▶ Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté (peer orientation & staying connected to teens) - https://amzn.to/4niwMKP Key Takeaways: [03:08] Why ADHD symptoms often intensify in the teen years [05:02] Teen brain pruning explained with the “patchy Wi-Fi” metaphor [08:07] Practical scaffolding: systems and supports that actually work [09:50] Communication that regulates instead of escalates [14:15] Staying connected to teens while peer orientation increases [22:50] Strategies for screen-time and motivation slumps [30:50] Linking food to function: how to get teens on board with nutrition Memorable Moments: “Your teen's brain is under construction.” “This isn't bad parenting. And your child isn't broken.” “Their brain just needs different support.” “Teens are going through some serious brain construction.” “That frontal lobe cortex literally is like the patchiest Wi-Fi possible.” “Teenagers with ADHD… those symptoms could exacerbate in those teenage years.” “They do need a lot of hands on help and scaffolding.” “Consciously, we want our kids to feel seen, heard, acknowledged, and valued for all parts of who they are.” “We actually still want them orbiting around us.” “There’s no such thing as laziness — it’s actually a lack of motivation.” Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: ▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ ▶ https://dana-kay.com/ 👋SOCIALS: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ ▶ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ ▶ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK: ▶ Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS ▶ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ▶ ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ▶ ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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    40 min
  • 176: Music Therapy for ADHD Kids with Samantha Foote

    176: Music Therapy for ADHD Kids with Samantha Foote
    Sep 18 2025
    In this inspiring episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay sits down with Samantha Foote, a neurodivergent, board-certified music therapist, positive discipline parenting guide, and mom to three autistic children. Together, they explore how music—when used intentionally—can become one of the most powerful tools for kids with ADHD, supporting focus, emotional regulation, and connection without another pill, appointment, or battle. Samantha shares both her personal journey and professional expertise, explaining why music resonates so deeply with neurodivergent kids. From the science of rhythm organizing the ADHD brain to playful, practical interventions like rhythm games, songwriting, and calming playlists—parents will walk away with tools they can use right away. Whether it’s turning meltdowns into moments of connection, helping kids transition smoothly between activities, or strengthening executive function skills, this episode shows how music is far more than entertainment—it’s a life-changing therapeutic tool. Links Mentioned in the Show: ▶ Every Brain is Different – Samantha’s Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com ▶ Certification Verification – https://cbmt.org▶ Samantha’s Podcast: Every Brain is Different Key Takeaways: [03:17] What music therapy really is—and how it differs from just listening to music. [04:15] Why neurodivergent kids gravitate toward music as a form of expression. [06:12] What a typical ADHD-focused music therapy session looks like. [07:21] Rhythm games and impulse-control activities that build attention. [09:31] The science of rhythm organizing the ADHD brain. [10:31] The ISO Principle: moving through emotions with music. [12:11] How to find a qualified, board-certified music therapist. [14:28] Samantha’s personal stories of using music with her own children. [17:04] A simple tip: build daily music breaks to reduce stress and increase connection. Memorable Moments: “If your kid has ADHD and music isn’t part of your plan, you’re not just missing out.” “When words fail, music speaks.” “Music can access more of your brain than anything else.” “The rhythm is very organizing, and so it can calm them down.” “If you’re angry, you listen to angry music and then you slowly move to calm music.” “Every child is different, and I tailor my sessions to meet their needs.” “You don’t have to be a musician to get the benefits from music.” “Music can really open a doorway to connection and calm you might not expect.” “That calming playlist or rhythm game can change everything.” Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: ▶ https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ ▶ https://dana-kay.com/ 👋SOCIALS: ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ ▶ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ ▶ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK: ▶ Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS ▶ Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ▶ ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ▶ ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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    23 min
  • 175: How to Help a Child with ADHD Focus—Without the Daily Battles

    175: How to Help a Child with ADHD Focus—Without the Daily Battles
    Sep 11 2025
    In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, host Dana Kay challenges one of the most common myths about ADHD—that kids with ADHD simply can’t focus. As a Board-Certified Health and Nutrition Practitioner, Dana unpacks what focus really is, explaining how skills like impulse control, working memory, and planning all come together to create what we think of as “attention.” She also explores how these skills develop at different ages and why setting realistic expectations is so important. From brain science to real-world parenting strategies, Dana shares the foundational pillars—diet, sleep, movement, and stress reduction—that set the stage for focus. She also offers practical, everyday tools parents can start using right away, including games that build focus, reducing environmental stressors, and safe supplementation. This episode is full of encouragement and actionable steps that will help parents feel less overwhelmed and more empowered to support their child’s unique ADHD brain. Link Mentioned in the Show: Free Focus Game Guide - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/free-download-focus-game-guide Curcumin Supplement - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/curcumasorb-mind-60-capsules.html Optimal Focus Supplement - https://shop.adhdthriveinstitute.com/optimal-focus-90-capsules.html Functional Lab Testing (heavy metals, gut-brain connection, zinc/copper ratio) - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-83/ ADHD Diet Part 1 - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-5/ ADHD Diet Part 2 - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-6/ Key Takeaways: [04:21] Redefining what focus really is (not just “paying attention”). [07:02] Developmental stages of focus and why kids aren’t “behind”—their brains may simply not be ready yet. [11:15] How setting realistic expectations can reduce stress and power struggles at home. [14:48] Why diet, sleep, and movement are essential foundations for attention and self-regulation. [18:09] Environmental and internal stressors that sabotage focus—and how to reduce them. [21:32] Fun, brain-building games that improve focus in just 15 minutes a day. [25:14] How supplements like Curcumin and Optimal Focus can provide added support. [28:50] Why celebrating small wins helps build long-term confidence and resilience. Memorable Moments: "If you've been told to just accept that your child with ADHD can't focus, this episode will flip that script." "What looks like distraction or defiance is often a brain waiting for the right support." "Sometimes we expect our kids to focus at a level their brain literally isn't ready for yet." "Focus isn't just sitting still and staring at a teacher or a workbook—it's a bunch of different skills working together." "Diet, sleep, and movement are absolutely essential for setting the stage for focus." "When kids are constantly in fight-or-flight mode, it's almost impossible for them to focus." "Fifteen minutes of focus-building games a day can do more than an hour of nagging." "Focus isn’t built overnight—it’s built in small moments." "Even little changes can have a big ripple effect over time." Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/https://dana-kay.com/ 👋SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstituteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 📕INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK: Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhdADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/
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    16 min
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Amazing information that is well put together and easy to understand. Great guests who provide actionable techniques, tips, and lifestyle changes. Dana is relatable and brings validation and understanding as a parent of a child with ADHD.

Very informative and easy to understand

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