Parenting Methods

» crunchymom76 - The Feingold Diet

www.feingolddiet.org

I also highly recommend this book: Why Can't My Child Behave?

This book by Jane Hersey covers just about everything a parent could possibly need to know regarding food additives and their impact on a child's ability to behave and/or concentrate. It's definitely cheaper than subscribing to the whole Feingold program, so I always recommend the book first.

-- posted by crunchymom76

» zbarbarag - The Feingold Diet

Thanks. That's a great tip. I also read on MSN yesterday that Omega-3 fatty acids can help, too.

-- posted by zbarbarag

» askmeanmomdotcom - The Feingold Diet

I've heard good things about the Feingold diet, but what helped us with our son was using the CSP program in Dr. David Stein's books. You can learn more about Dr. Stein at http://www.drdavestein.com

-- posted by askmeanmomdotcom

» Barb Hacker - The Feingold Diet

I agree, "Why Can't my Child Behave" is an excellent book and a good starting point for anyone concerned with the link between diet and behavior.

Has anyone seen a direct link between food and behavior with their own children?

My 3 year old seems particularly sensitive to Yellow #5, which is a common artificial color. He tends to have long tantrums the next day when he eats anything with this in it.

» Jennifer White - The Feingold Diet

Though not with my own child, in teaching I had several students on the Feingold Program. Though I am uncertain of what sensitivities they had, I did notice a change for the better for a some of them.

I was always impressed with the dedication the Feingold parents had to their child. Rather than using the ADHD label as a crutch, these parents challenged others to see the child first- rather than the diagnosis. So many times I would become frustrated when parents used ADHD label as an excuse, whereas Feingold parents seem to accept their child's unique needs and address them with positive, proactive methods.

» Melissa Hincha-Ownby - The Feingold Diet

We are also a Feingold family. My son seems to be the most sensitive to the artificial preservatives and apples. Yes, apples. We do let him splurge during the holidays and have some of grandma's homemade apple pie - we just deal with the over-the-top hyperactivity/impulsivity for a few days.

I find it frustrating when the school "forgets" that he is on a special diet and then gives him something like Fruit Loops then wonder why he's out-of-control.