59: A Grandparents Opinion About Using Natural Strategies to Reduce ADHD Symptoms with Carolyn Hudson

Published: June 1, 2023, 3 a.m.

I am sure there are a lot of listeners out there that have very involved parents, grandparents, and other family members in their child's life. Some of these family members might have a hard time adjusting to the changes being made.\xa0

On this week\u2019s episode of the Soaring Child, we are speaking with a very special guest, Carolyn Hudson. Carolyn is the grandmother of a child with ADHD, and she has walked the natural journey with her daughter and grandson for the past several years.\xa0

She is here to offer tips, tricks, and advice to family members who are trying to adapt to the dietary changes being made. Tune in today as she helps us navigate this topic.\xa0

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Key Takeaways:

[3:04]\xa0 About Carolyn\xa0

[4:15] Carolyn\u2019s initial thoughts about her daughter\u2019s plan to use natural strategies to help her grandson\u2019s ADHD

[7:10] Carolyn\u2019s tips for grandparents

[11:02] Positive changes Carolyn has seen in her grandchild

[12:50] Additional advice for grandparents

[15:46] Carolyn\u2019s advice for parents who are nervous about talking to grandparents about the changes they want to make



Memorable Quotes:

\u201cWith healthcare, medication is the quick bandaid\u2026That medication isn\u2019t going to fix it. It\u2019s just going to be a temporary bandaid and then when something else comes along, you\u2019ll get something else.\u201d

\u201cOur pantry is stocked with things that they eat, so when they come, it\u2019s there\u2026It\u2019s become part of our routine to have it available for them here.\u201d

\u201cHe used to have these outbursts that would literally bring me to tears, because I knew that wasn\u2019t him. It was heartbreaking to see that.\u201d

\u201cHe now knows what\u2019s good for him and what isn\u2019t.\u201d

\u201cHe\u2019s definitely a totally different child.\u201d

\u201cWe as grandparents don\u2019t have those children every day. Some of us might. But be as supportive and encouraging as you can of your family. It does work. It is going to make a difference.\u201d

\u201cIt\u2019s not a bandaid. This is a fix.\u201d

\u201cDon\u2019t give up. Stick with it. Support your family. Do your part when they\u2019re visiting with you.\u201d

\u201cSit and explain to your grandparents what you\u2019re dealing with and what you\u2019re going through and then how you\u2019re going to help them help you support the process.\u201d

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