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TPP 209: Blake Boles Asks Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School May 17, 2020

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Author, speaker, and self-directed learning advocate Blake Boles talks about unschooling in the time of Covid-19 and his new book, "Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School."

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TPP 208: Decoding Trauma & Social Isolation in Differently Wired Kids in the Time of COVID-19 May 10, 2020

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Neuroscientist and researcher Dr. Nicole Tetreault talks about tending to the social and emotional needs of differently wired children who may experience trauma as a result of socially isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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TPP 207: Dr. Tina Payne Bryson on The Power of Showing Up May 05, 2020

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My guest is psychotherapist and author Tina Payne Bryson, the co-author (with Dr. Dan Siegel) of the groundbreaking brain science and parenting books The Whole-Brain Child, and No-Drama Discipline. Her new book is called The Power of Showing Up and is perhaps my most favorite of all the books that she and Dan have written together. It focuses on what I believe so deeply is important with our differently wired kids—that we show up for them.

Tina and I do a deep dive into what showing up for our kids looks like, the theory of secure attachment and how it affects our children on a neurological level. What I love about this conversation is that not only is Tina is all about brain science and helping parents understand the power of secure attachment, but that she also offers such a positive and hopeful message to parents, encouraging us to be more forgiving and generous with ourselves in order to show up for our children in the best possible, but not necessarily perfect, way. This episode sheds some insight into how to do just that.

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary clinical practice in Southern California. Dr. Bryson keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world, and she frequently consults with schools, businesses, and other organizations.

Things you’ll learn from this episode:

What showing up for our kids as parents means
What the four components of secure attachment are: safe, seen, soothed, and secure
What to do about parental guilt and how to repair past trauma and mistakes
The brain science behind secure attachment theory and why it is so vital for healthy human development
What are the most important things we can do right now to foster secure attachments with our children, according to Tina

Resources:

Tina Payne Bryson’s website
The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Become Wired by Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

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TPP 206: Empathy and Perspective-Building: Why We Need it Now More Than Ever Apr 28, 2020

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Amanda Morin, an author, speaker, parent advocate, former early childhood educator and in-house expert for Understood, talks the importance and power of fostering empathy in our children.

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TPP 205: Jennifer Cook on Asperkids, Girls on the Spectrum, and More Apr 20, 2020

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In this episode, my guest is autism advocate, speaker, and prolific author Jennifer Cook. Since being identified as autistic in 2011, in conjunction with all three of her children, Jennifer has become a powerful voice in the world of autism advocacy, with a special focus on girls on the spectrum. If Jennifer’s name sounds familiar to you, you most likely have one or more of her Asperkids books, which are highly empowering books which Jennifer wrote just for kids on the spectrum. She’s also the author of Sisterhood of the Spectrum, and the memoir Autism in Heels: The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum. Jennifer’s work has led to collaboration with the National Institutes of Health Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, the President’s Council on Disabilities, the Autism Society of America, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, and multiple media outlets.

We cover so much ground during our conversation…everything from labels and diagnosis, to the limits of language and the power of reframes, to the unique challenges and reality for girls on the spectrum, and so much more. From this conversation, you will truly get a feel for Jennifer’s passion and her relentlessly positive approach to the world.

THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

Glimpses into Jennifer’s story as a woman on the spectrum and as a mother of three differently wired children
The importance of reframing, while also recognizing the difficulty that comes with downplaying challenges
The unique challenges associated with misidentifying girls on the spectrum and why they are often misdiagnosed

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TPP 204: Musician Laurie Berkner on Inclusivity & Connecting with Differently Wired Kids Apr 13, 2020

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Debbie talks with singer and songwriter Laurie Berkner (The Laurie Berkner Band) about writing music that connects with all kids, why Laurie's music so powerfully resonates with differently wired children, her mission of inclusivity, and more.

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TPP 203: Dr. Chris Kearney on School Refusal—What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Handle It Apr 06, 2020

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Dr. Chris Kearney, Professor of clinical child psychology at UNLV and director of the UNLV Child School Refusal and Anxiety Disorders Clinic talks about the assessment and treatment of youths with school refusal behavior.

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Special episode: Executive Functioning Considerations During Coronavirus, with Seth Perler Mar 30, 2020

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In this audio replay of a Facebook live, host Debbie Reber talks with Seth Perler about executive functioning priorities and considerations during the coronavirus pandemic.

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TPP 202: Psychologist Dr. Dan Peters on Navigating the Teen Years and Preparing for Launch Mar 30, 2020

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Author, psychologist, and Summit Center executive director Dr. Dan Peters talks about how we can best support differently wired teens and prepare them to successfully launch.

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Solocast with Debbie on Parenting Differently Wired Kids Through a Pandemic Mar 23, 2020

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Tilt Parenting host Debbie Reber shares thoughts and ideas for contemplation surrounding parenting differently wired children through the coronavirus pandemic.

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