<![CDATA[The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast]]>
adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com]]>https://adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com/podcastSubstackSat, 09 May 2026 04:18:26 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/923914.rssKate BrownfieldKate @ ADHDKidsCanThrive.comepisodicKate Brownfieldadhdkidscanthrive@substack.comNo<![CDATA[How To Support An ADHD Child’s Brain]]>Dr. Elisa Song is  Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. Founder of Whole Family Wellness (formerly Whole Child Wellness), an integrative pediatric practice in Belmont, CA – one of the first and most highly regarded holistic pediatric practices in the country. She  created Healthy Kids Happy Kids – dedicated to empowering parents to take charge of their kids’ health … naturally! She is  also a lecturer for the Center for Education and Development in Clinical Homeopathy (CEDH), Academy for Pain Research, Institute for Functional Medicine, and Holistic Pediatric Association, among others. Learn more at https://healthykidshappykids.com/. .—--- Topics covered in this episode: -Do kids with ADHD also struggle with other health conditions? -What is the connection with the gut and brain? -What to do if your child is stuck in taking lots of antibiotics? -How to support gut beyond nutrition? -What type of supplements support an ADHD child? -Dr. Song’s words of wisdom for parents raising an ADHD child?

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com]]>https://adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com/p/how-to-support-an-adhd-childs-brainsubstack:post:138873414Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:21:36 GMTKate BrownfieldNo2578<![CDATA[How To Advocate At An ADHD Child’s School]]>My guest is Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate and an IEP parent herself.  Lisa has met countless other advocates, attorneys and other professionals who now lend their knowledge to a  resource the she has created called adayinourshoes.com. 


Lisa offers IEP Coaching and AdvocacyTraining for Parents, E-Guides, Tools and Resources for you to maximize your participation, Letter Templates, and Goal Banks. She supports Boards for both Parents and Advocates, Specialized Add-On Training for those who wish to become Professional Advocates.


Learn more at https://adayinourshoes.com/ and https://adayinourshoes.org/


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Topics covered in this episode:


  • Lisa’s personal journey of becoming a Special Ed Advocate and resource for others

  • What steps should parents know if their child is struggling at school?

  • Does a school dictate how a child will be supported?

  • How do parents help make a better plan for their child at school?

  • When should one consider working with a Special Ed Advocate or attorney?

  • What is the difference between a 504 and IEP?

  • Why can’t a school simply be more accommodating?

  • Lisa’s words of wisdom for parents?

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com]]>https://adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com/p/how-to-advocate-at-an-adhd-childs-dffadhdkidscanthrive.podbean.com/4a8ca959-db56-3b54-937e-e4fc008fe413Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:53:02 GMTKate BrownfieldMy guest is Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate and an IEP parent herself.  Lisa has met countless other advocates, attorneys and other professionals who now lend their knowledge to a  resource the she has created called adayinourshoes.com.  Li...No1962<![CDATA[How Parents of ADHD Kids Can Be Supportive vs. Rescuers]]>My guest is Ryan Wexelblatt of ADHDDude.com. He is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and  ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. Ryan trains parents to help their children build skills, improve behavior, and, most importantly — feel better about themselves.  He is also Father to a son with ADHD & learning differences.


Ryan created ADHD Dude because he realized that most families of kids with ADHD were getting ineffective help, losing valuable time, and spending a lot of money with little results. 


Learn more at https://adhddude.com/


 


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Topics covered in this episode:


-Ryan’s personal story of work and parenting


- Greatest pain points for parents of ADHD kids


- How parents can work with their ADHD child?


- At what stage does CBT work for an ADHD child?


- How parents can step into their parental authority?


- How ADHD effects kids socially?


- ADHD Dude Camp


- Ryan’s words of wisdom for parents of ADHD kids.


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#adhdkid


#adhdparent


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#adhdsupport 


#adhddude



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com]]>https://adhdkidscanthrive.substack.com/p/how-parents-of-adhd-kids-can-be-supportive-913adhdkidscanthrive.podbean.com/4e0ae46c-c9ab-30a0-8862-5371b5cacaa6Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:54:40 GMTKate BrownfieldMy guest is Ryan Wexelblatt of ADHDDude.com. He is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and  ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. Ryan trains parents to help their children build skills, improve behavior, and, most i...No1630