Intro (0:00)
News and Views (1:18)
Sarah is sick with a pneumonia and working hard to get better
Here to help with the show since Sarah is feeling sick, is Matt and Stacy's oldest son, Cole
For today's show, Cole is on to share an update on his ADHD symptoms and the lifestyle factors he is incorporating to help with his symptoms
The Paleo View episode that last featured Cole with update on ADHD can be found HERE
For more information, check out ADHD Impulse Control: from Frustration to Fantastic blog post HERE
Cole is 10, he is in 5th grade, has ADHD, and loves to play board games
As a recap, Cole incorporates his Paleo lifestyle at school by making his own lunch and bringing Tate's gluten-free cookies when there is a special occasion in class
Since Cole last joined us for a recording of The Paleo View:
They tried incorporating supplements into Cole's diet, which didn't work
And then try tried coffee for awhile, but then Cole found that he needed it less and less
Now Cole is riding his bike to school or walking, which definitely helps with his ADHD symptoms while at school
How Cole's teacher helps Cole develop his learning skills and how that impacts his ADHD
Cole has also joined a sport that he is loving and thriving in - wrestling
What Matt and Stacy saw in Cole once he started wrestling
How Cole is now able to play computer games in limited amounts of time when other elements are in check
Stacy has noticed that Cole responds differently to playing computer games versus console games on the TV
Stacy's reflection on how amazing Cole's progress has been
Sarah's thoughts on how positive and happy Cole sounds
How Stacy feels about seeing her son form strong friendships and finding happiness
The level of lifestyle experimentation that is happening and how impressive Sarah finds that level of tinkering and fine-tuning to be, and how she thinks this will positively impact Cole as an adult
All the 'yay mom' moments that Sarah sends to Stacy
Attachment parenting, and following intuition in the decisions Matt and Stacy are making for their children
How willing Cole has been to work with Matt and Stacy on this level of lifestyle testing
Thanks everyone for tuning in and for the ongoing support and encouragement we have received on this topic since first opening up about Cole and his ADHD
Stacy is so happy to hear how Cole's story has connected with others and is so grateful for the responses Matt, Stacy and Cole have received on this topic
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