EP 38: ADHD Isn’t Just Behavior: Understanding the Root Causes Behind Your Child’s Struggles with Dana Kay, ADHD Thrive Institute

EP 39: The Childhood We’re Forgetting How to Give with Kimberly Thomson

What if creating a meaningful childhood for your kids wasn’t about doing more—but about doing less, better? In the Season 3 finale, I sit down with Kimberly Thomson (@grannys_got_greens [https://www.instagram.com/grannys_got_greens/]) on Instagram) a mother of five and grandmother of nearly thirteen, to talk about raising children with intention, calm, and confidence.  This conversation is full of practical wisdom for moms who feel overwhelmed by modern parenting pressure and are craving a simpler, more peaceful approach. Where to find Kim:  Instagram @grannys_got_greens [https://www.instagram.com/grannys_got_greens/] Website: Granny's Got Greens [https://kimberlythomson.my.canva.site/grannys-picks?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnI9He3C13dr7Gz6jT--NayW2EY_NoRxuyZoS9rnLIxndp-kgJ5IRbrOpy7f8_aem_8tNuJMMe7zkktLLHlBFYEQ] Where you can find me:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/myoutdoorsymom] Read the blog [https://www.myoutdoorsymom.com/blog-1] Shop my activity guides and free downloads [https://stan.store/myoutdoorsymom]

EP 38: ADHD Isn’t Just Behavior: Understanding the Root Causes Behind Your Child’s Struggles with Dana Kay, ADHD Thrive Institute

If your child struggles with focus, emotional outbursts, or constant overwhelm, this episode may completely shift how you see ADHD. I’m joined by Dana Kay, founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute [https://adhdthriveinstitute.com], who shares her powerful journey from feeling desperate as a mom… to helping her son truly thrive. We explore what may actually be happening beneath ADHD symptoms — and how gut health, inflammation, and nervous system regulation can play a major role in your child’s behavior. This conversation is validating, eye-opening, and full of hope for parents in the thick of it. Dana Kay is a trusted expert in the ADHD space, a Board Certified Health and Nutrition Practitioner, two time international best selling author, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. She is also the host of The Soaring Child podcast and a mom to a child with ADHD, which means her work is grounded in both lived experience and clinical expertise. Unlike surface level approaches that focus only on behavior, Dana specializes in uncovering and addressing the underlying biological drivers of ADHD symptoms so children can thrive at home, at school, and in life. Where to find Dana Kay: Website: ADHD Thrive Institute [https://adhdthriveinstitute.com] Instagram: @adhdthriveinstitute [https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/] Where you can find me:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/myoutdoorsymom] Read the blog [https://www.myoutdoorsymom.com/blog-1] Shop my activity guides and free downloads [https://stan.store/myoutdoorsymom]

EP 37: Holistic First Aid, Outdoor Kids, and Confident Mothering with Becca Regnerus

Today’s guest is Becca Regnerus, the mom of six behind @becca.naturally on Instagram. Becca helps moms feel confident supporting their families with natural remedies, homeopathy, and other practical holistic tools for everyday illnesses and injuries. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to raise active, outdoor kids without living in fear of every bump, bruise, fever, cough, or trip to the ER. Becca shares honestly about raising 6 kids, multiple ER visits, and why she would rather patch up outdoor injuries than keep her kids inside and sedentary. We also talk about how moms can build a realistic first aid kit, when to treat things at home, when to seek medical care, and how to stay calm when your child is hurt. Where to find Becca: * Instagram: @becca.naturally [https://www.instagram.com/becca.naturally/] Where you can find me:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/myoutdoorsymom] Read the blog [https://www.myoutdoorsymom.com/blog-1] Shop my activity guides and free downloads [https://stan.store/myoutdoorsymom]

EP 36: Traveling with Kids, Real-Life Adventures, and Why You Don’t Have to Wait with Jacquelyn Hunt

Today’s guest is Jacquelyn Hunt, mom of five, family travel creator behind Traveling Family Circus, and the creator of the Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits. Jacq is on a mission to help families feel confident getting out into the world with their kids—whether that’s a local park, a road trip, or an international adventure. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to travel with kids (hint: not perfect), how to simplify the process, and why you don’t have to wait for the “right time” to start making memories. Where to find Jacquelyn: * Instagram: @traveling_family_circus [https://www.instagram.com/happy.little.traveler/] * Podcast: Traveling Family Circus [https://pod.link/1836847387] * Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits [https://amzn.to/4nb0kv4] Where you can find me:  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/myoutdoorsymom] Read the blog [https://www.myoutdoorsymom.com/blog-1] Shop my activity guides and free downloads [https://stan.store/myoutdoorsymom] Resources mentioned in the podcast: Today's episode is sponsored by Cosmo Kids' Smartwatches. If you’re heading into a season of more independence with your kids—whether that’s summer camp, travel, or just more time outside—the Cosmo Kids' Smartwatch has been such a helpful tool for our family. Shop here and use code JULIANNE26 for 15% off the Cosmo Kids' Smartwatch [https://link.creatorcommerce.club/ir-2284780-1]

EP 35: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather, Friluftsliv, and Raising Kids Who Feel at Home Outside with Linda Åkeson McGurk

Today’s guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, author of There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life, writer, speaker, and the voice behind Rain or Shine Mamma [https://rainorshinemamma.com]. Linda’s work has deeply shaped my own parenting and the entire philosophy behind My Outdoorsy Mom. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to raise kids with a real relationship to nature, why outdoor play is not a luxury, and how the Scandinavian concept of friluftsliv can help families build simple, everyday rhythms outside. This episode is a full-circle moment for me, because Linda’s first book was one of the sparks that helped me begin getting my own kids outside every day when I had three kids under three. Where to find Linda: Books: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather  [https://amzn.to/4eaLcLJ]and The Open-Air Life [https://amzn.to/4sVhNc8] Blog: Rain or Shine Mamma [https://rainorshinemamma.com] Substack: The Open-Air Life [https://lindamcgurk.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search] Where to find me: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/myoutdoorsymom] Read the blog [https://www.myoutdoorsymom.com/blog-1] Shop my activity guides and free downloads [https://stan.store/myoutdoorsymom]