{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"187: Is It Normal or Is It ADHD? with Dana Kay","description":"Is it normal\u2026or is it ADHD? That\u2019s the question that keeps so many parents of neurodivergent kids up at night, especially when old behaviors resurface after months or years of progress.&amp;nbsp;  In this episode of The Soaring Child podcast, Dana Kay, board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, 2X international bestselling author, and mom of a child with ADHD, opens up about the emotional whiplash that can come with raising a neurodiverse child.&amp;nbsp;  She shares what it\u2019s like to second-guess every behavior, even the ones that might just be typical childhood moments. Tune in to discover the difference between developmentally typical behavior and patterns that signal deeper dysregulation. Links Mentioned in the Show \u25b6 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/breakfastguide \u25b6 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/tool \u25b6 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/supplements \u25b6 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/parenting \u25b6 https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/book Key Takeaways with Timestamps [00:16] Why calm can trigger panic for ADHD parents [02:41] The \u201cIs this normal or ADHD?\u201d fear spiral [04:27] What counts as developmentally typical behavior [06:05] When patterns\u2014not moments\u2014signal deeper concerns [06:53] Why one meltdown feels heavier after progress [08:26] A client story: panic when the school didn\u2019t call [10:12] Why children (and adults) naturally have off days [11:34] How biology\u2014gut, nutrients, inflammation\u2014affects behavior [12:20] Questions parents can ask when behaviour worries them [14:17] Why hyperactive boyhood isn\u2019t pathology [16:42] Tracking patterns over time rather than reacting to one-offs [18:13] Validation that every parent needs to hear &amp;nbsp; Memorable Moments with Timestamps (Exact Quotes) \u201cIf peace somehow feels unsafe, it\u2019s not your fault.\u201d \u201cI felt my whole body tighten\u2026 that hot flush that runs through every bone in your body.\u201d \u201cOne school phone call\u2026 and we spiral.\u201d \u201cThat fear doesn\u2019t mean everything is unraveling. It means that you care.\u201d \u201cProgress hits harder when you finally experience peace.\u201d \u201cFor years, silence meant brace yourself\u2014something bad\u2019s coming.\u201d \u201cIt means they\u2019re human children.\u201d \u201cWe\u2019ve been conditioned to expect our children to behave better than most adults do.\u201d \u201cThese aren\u2019t signs of ADHD symptoms returning\u2014these are signs of life.\u201d \u201cLet them be messy. Let them be human. Let them be in process.\u201d Dana Kay Resources: \ud83d\udd17WEBSITES: \u25b6&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/  \u25b6&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/dana-kay.com\/ \ud83d\udc4bSOCIALS: \u25b6 Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ADHDThriveInstitute\/  \u25b6 Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adhdthriveinstitute\/  \u25b6 YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ADHDThriveInstitute  \u25b6 LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/adhd-thrive-institute\/mycompany\/  \u25b6 Pinterest:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/adhdthriveinstitute\/  \u25b6 Tiktok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adhd_thriveinstitute \ud83d\udcd5INTERNATIONAL &amp;nbsp;BEST SELLING BOOK: \u25b6 Thriving with ADHD \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/book\/ \ud83d\udcbbFREE MASTERCLASS \u25b6 Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3GAbFQl \u2b50COURSES &amp;amp; PROGRAMS \u25b6 ADHD Parenting Course \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/info.adhdthriveinstitute.com\/parentingadhd  \u25b6 ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/packages\/ ","author_name":"Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/402857\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39250050\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39250050"}