{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"203: Biofeedback for ADHD Kids with Dana Hargus","description":"What if your child\u2019s meltdowns, impulsivity, and focus struggles weren\u2019t behavioral problems but signs of a dysregulated nervous system? In this episode, Dana Kay sits down with licensed professional counselor Dana Hargus to explore a powerful and often misunderstood tool: biofeedback. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dana explains how we can train the brain to regulate itself, helping children feel calmer, more focused, and more in control of their emotions. You\u2019ll learn how biofeedback works in simple, practical terms, what it looks like during a session, and why many families start seeing changes in sleep, emotional regulation, and behavior sooner than expected. Dana also shares how this approach supports nervous system dysregulation (which can exacerbate ADHD), rather than just managing symptoms on the surface. This is a hopeful, eye-opening conversation for parents who feel stuck in daily meltdowns, constant dysregulation, or the feeling that their child just \u201ccan\u2019t shift gears.\u201d You\u2019ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what\u2019s really happening in your child\u2019s brain and what you can start doing today to support them. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW  https:\/\/eeginfo.com  \ud83d\udcd2 Show Notes and Resources \ud83d\udcd2 \ud83d\udcd8 Connect with Dana Hargus \u27a1\ufe0fWebsite: https:\/\/restoreofada.com\/  \u27a1\ufe0f Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/restoreofada  \u27a1\ufe0f Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/restoreofada KEY TAKEAWAYS [00:00] ADHD behaviors are often regulation issues, not behavior problems [04:28] Biofeedback explained as \u201cexercise for the brain\u201d [07:48] How real-time feedback trains the brain automatically [09:07] Physical signs your child\u2019s nervous system is calming [13:36] How frequency training supports calm and focus [18:54] Real-life transformation using biofeedback [22:09] Sleep is often the first and most important improvement [25:31] Biofeedback can support all ADHD presentations [27:57] Long-term effects and when maintenance is needed [30:21] How to choose the right provider [34:13] Simple parenting strategy to support regulation MEMORABLE MOMENTS \u201cWhy can\u2019t they just calm down?\u201d &amp;nbsp;\u201cWe can exercise our brain.\u201d \u201cYou're basically showing the brain, don't do that, do this instead.\u201d \u201cThe brain will do it on its own.\u201d \u201cWithout sleep, everything is worse.\u201d \u201cOnce the brain learns something new\u2026 it should not go away.\u201d \u201cConnection is the foundation for all mental health.\u201d DANA KAY RESOURCES \ud83d\udd17 WEBSITES:  https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/ https:\/\/dana-kay.com\/  \ud83d\udc4b SOCIALS:  Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ADHDThriveInstitute\/ Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adhdthriveinstitute\/ YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/adhd-thrive-institute\/ Pinterest:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/adhdthriveinstitute\/ Tiktok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adhd_thriveinstitute  \ud83d\udcd5 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BOOK:  Thriving with ADHD \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adhdthriveinstitute.com\/book\/  \ud83d\udcbb FREE MASTERCLASS:  Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q042HrjF0  \u2b50 COURSES &amp;amp; PROGRAMS:  &amp;nbsp;ADHD Parenting Course \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/info.adhdthriveinstitute.com\/parentingadhd 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\/40774115\/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\/40774115"}