Mary Ann’s son said he was “the worst kid.”  He wanted to do what his parents and teachers asked of him, but he just couldn’t. His ADHD symptoms made it feel impossible for him. It broke Mary Ann’s  heart. 

Even though this is heartbreaking, there is good news too. Things can change! Mary Ann’s son Adam is doing INCREDIBLE now, and his self-esteem has improved too. Mary Ann sat down with us not too long ago and joined this episode of the Soaring Child Podcast. 

Mary Ann is a remarkable mom who has been on the frontlines advocating and adapting for her child with ADHD. Tune in to this episode to hear her inspiring story! 

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Key Takeaways:

 

[2:59] Challenges Mary Ann’s son faced as a result of his ADHD

[12:38] How Mary Ann felt when her son was first diagnosed with ADHD

[13:33] Why Mary Ann chose to try natural strategies instead of medication

[18:45] Improvements Mary Ann saw in her son

[20:36] Advice for families just starting the journey

[22:43] How Adam’s dad feels about the changes they have made

[23:46] Mary Ann’s advice for parents feeling hesitant about natural strategies

 

Memorable Moments:

“He said, ‘I’m trying. I want to follow what everybody was asking me to do. They want me to sit still. I really want to do it. But the thing is, I don’t know how'… He said he couldn’t do it, even though he wanted to.”

”An ADHD journey or an ADHD diagnosis doesn’t necessarily look the same for everyone.”

“He was gluten-free for two weeks…The first thing I noticed - and I was shocked - was his handwriting. His handwriting improved so much. And so did his sleep. It was like magic.”

”When I first started, I was skeptical. I was nervous. I wasn’t sure if I was making the right choice…”

”The number one thing that I did was I focused on the food that he can eat. I did not focus on the foods that he can’t eat.”

“If you’re skeptical but then you saw ‘Dana Kay’ on Facebook or you saw ‘ADHD Thrive Institute,’ it’s a good sign. Take it as a good sign because this is help that the universe is sending to you…I wish I had delved into it right away.”

“If you are skeptical, try it. There’s nothing to lose…It’s an investment in your child. It’s an investment in their body…They will feel better and they’re going to tell you.”

 

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