116: Grounding Techniques for ADHD Kids with Lauren Connolly

Description: Grounding: could it be the missing piece in your child's ADHD management? Find out in this episode of the Soaring Child podcast with guest Lauren Connolly.  Connolly is an artist whose life work is a testament to the tranquil power of connecting with nature and expressing oneself through art. She has a passion for art and biology, stemming from childhood days surrounded by wildlife magazines, dreams of creating beautiful art, and countless days exploring the forest. Lauren's artistic endeavors flourish through Wild Developments Studio, where her vibrant pieces celebrate the natural world through wildlife photography, watercolor painting, and nature journaling. New in 2024, Wild Developments Podcast aimed to inspire people to connect with nature through storytelling and the visual arts.  Tune in to this episode to learn how grounding can help your child with ADHD! Link Mentioned in the Show:  Symptom Reduction Tool - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool     Key Takeaways: [5:20] What is grounding? [7:08] Why Lauren got interested in grounding [8:49] The challenges of grounding for kids with ADHD [10:58] 7 specific grounding techniques [25:25] The benefits of grounding [30:20] Advice for parents who want to incorporate grounding into their daily lives [32:51] Where to find Lauren online   Memorable Moments: "Bedtime can be a very stressful time with kiddos who just…refuse, and I know as a parent we get more and more stressed." "We know kiddos who struggle with those exacerbated ADHD symptoms and behaviors…their nervous systems are on overdrive a lot of the time, so this means they are in that hyper-aroused state, easily activated…They're in that chronic fight or flight mode a lot of the day." "Another huge reason I see is…separation anxiety." "Our circadian rhythms are so off with the way we live." "Kids often have a lot of sensory-based needs that don't get met during the day…or movement needs." "For some children..sometimes they do have nightmares or night terrors or they may also have things that have happened to them in the past…that sometimes get in the way of those restful sleeps. And it can be as simple as always being in trouble at school." "Start with creating…that really structured, predictable, and consistent bedtime." "We hold the keys to our kiddos' nervous system…so using our connection and relationship to scaffold and support that wind-down." "How do we as parents reconcile and come to some acceptance of this season of reality right now?" Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ https://dana-kay.com/ 👋SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK: Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY