In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Gretchen Hunter, we focus on practical tools that help children with ADHD navigate everyday challenges.

We break down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emotional regulation, and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) in a way that is simple, relatable, and easy for families to apply at home. Dr. Hunter shares how these approaches help children better understand their thoughts, manage emotions, and work through challenges with confidence.

We also explore what these strategies look like in real life, how often they are used, and how parents can begin incorporating them into daily routines.

This conversation continues during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and acceptance of neurological differences including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.

Resources
Child & Family Development
childandfamilydevelopment.com

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What is one strategy that has helped your child manage emotions or problem solve?

We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps other families feel less alone.

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Gretchen Hunter, a licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with more than 15 years of experience supporting children with developmental, neurological, and learning differences.

In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Hunter, we explore ADHD and how behavioral therapy and parent coaching really work. Dr. Hunter shares how parent training helps children build confidence, manage emotions, and develop the skills they need to thrive at home and in school.

We also discuss what behavioral therapy looks like in practice, what families can expect during the process, and why these evidence-based approaches are so effective for children with ADHD.

This conversation takes place during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and acceptance of neurological differences including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.

Resources
Child & Family Development
childandfamilydevelopment.com

Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness
anthonysroadtokindness.com

If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.

If you’re a parent navigating ADHD, what has helped your child the most?

We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps other families feel less alone.

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Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.

In this episode, we explore how movement, motivation, and connection can help children with ADHD thrive. Tony and Cassi Bellezza join us to discuss how purposeful physical activity supports emotional regulation, confidence, and overall well-being for kids and families navigating ADHD.

Resources:

• ADHD 2.0 by Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. John Ratey - Chapter 7, Move to Focus, Move to Motivate: The Power of Exercise
• SPARK by Dr. John Ratey, Chapter 6, Attention Deficit, Running from Distraction
• Tony's developed Balance & Movement Program - Reach out to us if you have an interest in getting a copy of this program

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Welcome to Season 2 of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.

We’re honored to open the new season with a deeply meaningful conversation featuring Jeff Copper — ADHD coach, founder of DIG Coaching Practice, host of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video, and a long-time supporter of Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness.

As we step into a new year, this episode asks an important question:
What can be different in 2026 for kids, teens, and families navigating ADHD — and how do we make it better?

Jeff brings clarity, compassion, and hope as he introduces his groundbreaking approach, Cognitive Ergonomics: From the Inside Out®, and his New Motivational Theory to Restore Equilibrium, models that helps families move away from blame, shame, and constant correction — and toward environments that truly support the ADHD brain and motivation!

In this conversation, we explore how ADHD is not a lack of effort or motivation, but a mismatch between internal state and external demands. Jeff explains why kids with ADHD often know what to do but struggle to execute in the moment, and how redesigning support can reduce overwhelm, impulsivity, and emotional distress.

This episode is especially meaningful to us, as impulsivity and emotional overwhelm are realities many families face, and understanding them better can save lives. Jeff’s insights align deeply with the mission of Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness: to meet kids where they are, lead with kindness, and build support systems that help them thrive.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone living with ADHD, this conversation offers reassurance, direction, and tools you can use immediately.

For more information on Jeff Copper's Cognitive Ergonomics: From the Inside Out, you can find this in our ADHD Summit recording on our home page! Here is the link to our ADHD Summit: The Way Forward ADHD Summit

Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness
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Connect with Jeff Copper
https://digcoaching.com/
https://attentiontalkradio.com/

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The more we spread understanding, the more lives we can support.

TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE.
TOMORROW WILL BE EVEN BETTER.
LIFE IS BETTER WITH YOU.

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Welcome to another episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness. Today, we’re honored to sit down with Lindy Ford, licensed nutritionist, author, and expert in evidence-based, functional nutrition, and a proud member of the Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness Advisory Board.

Lindy has dedicated her career to helping families understand how the foods we eat affect our energy, mood, focus, and overall well-being. In this powerful conversation, she breaks down how nutrition directly supports the ADHD brain and offers practical, realistic strategies for navigating the holiday season, a time filled with big meals, busy schedules, and lots of emotional ups and downs.

In this episode, we explore:

How nutrition influences ADHD symptoms
• How food impacts focus, attention, emotional regulation, and behavior
• Common nutrient deficiencies in ADHD
• The real effects of blood sugar spikes and crashes
• What foods, ingredients, or additives can worsen symptoms

The gut–brain connection
• How gut inflammation influences mood and attention
• Why digestive health matters for ADHD
• The role of probiotics and fermented foods

Practical, everyday eating for families
• Breakfast ideas that set kids up for a focused day
• Strategies for picky eaters with ADHD
• Simple ways busy families can make healthier eating doable
• What balanced ADHD-friendly meals and snacks look like

Sugar, dyes, and modern food traps
• How sugar affects mood and emotional regulation
• “Healthy-looking” foods that may not actually be healthy

Supplements and support
• Evidence-based supplements that may help
• Red flags to watch for when choosing supplements
• How parents can tell if something is truly working

Holiday Season Guidance
• How to maintain balanced nutrition during celebrations
• Navigating traditions, sweets, and big meals without stress
• What families should know heading into Thanksgiving

Lindy provides warm, compassionate, and science-backed advice that empowers families to support their children from the inside out. Whether you’re a parent navigating ADHD, a caregiver wanting practical guidance, or someone interested in healthier habits, you’ll walk away from this episode with tools you can use immediately.

Learn more about Anthony’s Way at:
https://www.anthonysroadtokindness.com/

Connect with Lindy Ford:
https://www.lindyfordwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindyfordwellness_rd/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lindy.ford.50

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindyFordNutritionWellness

DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified provider with questions regarding a specific condition or concern.

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Welcome to another episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness. In this episode, we’re joined by Laurie Faulkner, performer, founder of Prima Princess Parties in the UK, and passionate ADHD advocate.

Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and she shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, the signs that were missed in childhood, and how ADHD has shaped her creativity, career, and identity. This conversation brings important attention to ADHD in girls and women, a topic that is often overlooked or misunderstood.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Laurie’s personal diagnosis story and what she recognized looking back
• Why ADHD in girls and women is often overlooked
• Masking and cultural expectations that contribute to missed diagnoses
• How ADHD has shaped her creativity and career path
• Mental health, self-identity, and embracing ADHD as both a challenge and a strength
• Practical advice for parents, teachers, and women navigating their own ADHD journeys

Laurie’s story is a reminder that every journey deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

Connect with Laurie Faulkner: Instagram @_lauriefaulkner

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DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified expert or provider with any questions you may have regarding a specific issue.

DISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

Welcome to the 20th episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet, Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy at the Education Development Center (EDC) and Director of the Zero Suicide Institute. Julie has dedicated her career to transforming how health and behavioral health systems approach suicide prevention, ensuring that every person at risk is identified, supported, and connected to the care they need.

Julie’s leadership has helped make the Zero Suicide framework a national model for advancing safety, compassion, and hope in health care. This conversation dives deep into how systemic change can save lives, how stigma persists, and what practical steps families, providers, and communities can take to prevent suicide.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Julie’s background and what led her to focus on suicide prevention
• How the Zero Suicide initiative differs from other prevention efforts
• Addressing stigma and misconceptions surrounding suicide
• Warning signs families and communities should know
• Practical steps for parents and loved ones
• Real-world impact stories from Zero Suicide implementation
• Where suicide prevention is heading in the next 5–10 years
• A message of hope for families and communities

The information shared in this episode is powerful and potentially lifesaving, offering both systemic insights and compassionate, real-world strategies for prevention.

In our posts to finish this month and highlight suicide prevention, it is clear that suicide rates are going up. That is heartbreaking. Everyone needs to work together and take time to truly listen if someone is having a difficult time. We all need to come together.

Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness:
https://www.anthonysroadtokindness.com/

Connect with our guest:
Education Development Center (EDC): https://www.edc.org/
Zero Suicide Institute: https://zerosuicide.edc.org/

Resources for Support:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
https://988lifeline.org

DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified expert or provider with any questions you may have regarding a specific issue.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide prevention. Please take care while listening and prioritize your well-being.

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Welcome to the 16th episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness. In this episode, we’re joined by two powerful voices in children’s health and advocacy:

• Clark Flatt, Founder and President of The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a nonprofit he established in 1997 in memory of his son Jason. JFI has become a national leader in prevention education, training, and policy.
• Neil Harrington, Research Director for NC Child, a nonprofit think tank and advocacy group dedicated to improving the wellbeing of children across North Carolina.

The statistics regarding child and teen suicide are staggering and action needs to be taken now to prevent them from getting worse. The information in this episode can truly save lives.

Clark and Neil bring unique perspectives, one from lived experience turned national advocacy, the other from research and policy development, both working toward the shared goal of creating safer, healthier futures for children.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The origin and mission of The Jason Foundation and how Jason’s story shaped national policy
• The Jason Flatt Act: adoption across states, challenges in North Carolina, and what’s next
• How teacher training helps identify and support students in crisis
• Key signs parents and caregivers should be aware of
• The role of schools, pediatricians, and providers in early detection and coordinated care
• Resources for families and schools that remain underutilized
• NC Child’s advocacy for stronger mental health infrastructure in schools
• Successes, setbacks, and opportunities for community members to push policies forward
• Broader initiatives NC Child is leading into 2025 and 2026

Clark and Neil offer both heartfelt stories and practical strategies for families, schools, and communities. Listeners will gain insights into prevention, advocacy, and the systems that can help protect children and teens.

Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness:
https://www.anthonysroadtokindness.com/

Connect with our guests:

• The Jason Foundation:https://jasonfoundation.com/
• NC Child:https://ncchild.org/

Resources for Support:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
• Nationwide Children’s ADHD & Youth Suicide Resource: link

DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified expert or provider with any questions you may have regarding a specific issue.

DISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.