Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers
Kids & Family
More and more kids are being diagnosed with chronic illnesses these days–anything from allergies to severe depression. You may have experienced this with your own teen, whether it’s constant trips to the psychiatrist for changes in anxiety meds, or endless food sensitivities that seem to come out of nowhere. In 2018, research revealed that 54% of kids are chronically ill, up from 15% a few years before. This means that chronic illness is growing among young people at a rapid rate…but why?
The answer lies in our guts. We might view our digestive system as having one function–food in, waste out–but the truth is a lot more complicated. Our guts contain the mechanisms that monitor our immune system, regulate our bloodstream and even control our mind’s function! The food we put into our gut doesn’t just affect our digestion…it shapes our long term physical and mental health!
This week, we’re talking to Dana Kay, author of Thriving With ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. Dana is a holistic health expert who focuses on educating parents about gut health. She helps families understand that a better diet can relieve symptoms for a myriad of health issues among children–including ADHD and other mental disorders. She’s worked with over one thousand families to create better overall health for chronically ill kids!
In our interview, Dana breaks down the function of the gut within the body, and why so many kids suffer from conditions that result from poor gut health. We’re also discussing what dietary changes can be made to heal our guts, and how we can convince our kids to change their diets for the better.
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Ep 252: Feeling Blah? Recapture Life's Highs
Ep 251: Shaping Identity with Values
Ep 250: Homeschool vs Traditional School
Ep 249: The Keys to Instilling Confidence
Ep 248: What Would Gen-Z Do?
Ep 247: The Surprising Benefits of an Idle Summer
Ep 246: What to Say to Get Your Way
Ep 245: The Dyslexic Advantage
Ep 244: Financial Habits for Savvy Teens
Ep 243: Raising Brave Teens
Ep 242: What Kind of Parent Do You Want to Be?
Ep 241: Lonely? Master the Art of Social Gatherings
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Ep 239: How to Be A Drama Free Family
Ep 238: The Advantages of Being a Beginner
Ep 237: Visible and Invisible Differences
Ep 236: Navigating the Tween Years
Ep 235: The Hidden Power of High Sensitivity
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