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TPP 080: 13-year-old Asher Answers Listeners' Questions Oct 24, 2017

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In this special kid’s POV edition, 13-year-old Asher answers listeners' questions on everything from his strategies for staying organized with school assignments to how he feels about having ADHD.

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TPP 079: Coach and Author Andrea Owen on Raising Her Differently-Wired Son Oct 17, 2017

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Author and life coach Andrea Owen shares her personal story of how she continues to live her best life while accepting and embracing who her differently-wired son is.

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TPP 078: Cultural Changemaker Jess Weiner on Becoming a Successful Advocate Oct 10, 2017

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Debbie talks with cultural changemaker, author, and entrepreneur Jess Weiner about how to become successful advocates to best support our differently-wired kids.

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TPP 077: Peter Shankman of Faster Than Normal on the Gifts of ADHD Oct 03, 2017

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Today I’m excited to be bringing to the podcast Peter Shankman, a multiple-startup founder, best-selling author, and the creator of Faster Than Normal, a leading ADD/ADHD podcast, focusing on the benefits of being gifted with ADD/HD, which describes who Peter is.

In this episode, we talk about Peter’s new book, Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain, along with Peter’s story of how he’s learned how to not only manage his ADHD, but tap into the gifts that come along with the diagnosis.

As the mama of a boy with ADHD, I loved this conversation and Peter’s infectiously positive attitude in the way he moves through the world. But even if your child doesn’t have ADHD or perhaps isn’t differently-wired at all, Peter’s perspective on the importance of self-knowledge and setting yourself up for success, as well as his ideas around productivity and creativity, are messages everyone can benefit from.

Things You'll Learn from This Episode:

Peter’s story of growing up with ADHD in the 1980’s
How Peter manages his ADHD without medication to make it work for him rather than against him
An inside look at Peter’s podcast centered on interviewing successful people about how they tap into the gifts of their ADHD
How Peter has developed rules and systems for himself to help keep himself focused and on task
The importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge for people looking to own and benefit from their ADHD
Peter’s advice for parents raising kids with ADHD

Resources Mentioned:

Peter Shankman’s website
Faster Than Normal Podcast
Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success With the Secrets of the ADHD Brain by Peter Shankman

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TPP 076: Carol Kranowitz Talks About Sensory Processing Differences and the Out-of-Sync Child Sep 26, 2017

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In this episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, I’m talking about sensory processing disorder in children with the fabulous Carol Kranowitz, the author of many books about SPD, including The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up. A former preschool teacher, Carol is passionate about informing people about sensory processing disorder in children and helping parents and educators understand how to recognize and support kids with sensory issues.

I read Carol’s book The Out-of-Sync Child when Asher was about four years old, and I immediately had that sense of YES . . . this is what’s going on, so it was a thrill and honor to get to chat with Carol about what sensory processing is, how to recognize it in kids, what it looks like at different ages, as well as to hear Carol’s thoughts on efforts to get SPD fully recognized as a disorder. This is a fascinating conversation with one of the world’s top voices on SPD—I hope you enjoy it!

Things you’ll learn from this episode

What sensory processing disorder in children is
The 3 types of sensory processing issues: sensory modulation (most common), discrimination issues, and sensory based motor problems
How parents can recognize if their child has sensory processing issues
The connection between SPD and other neurodifferences such as autism, ADHD, and OCD
What to expect for sensory processing disorder in children at different ages

Resources mentioned for sensory processing disorder in children

Carol Kranowitz’s website
The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz
The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun by Carol Kranowitz
Star Institute (www.spdstar.org)
Jean Ayres (Sensory Integration Global Network)
Lucy Jane Miller (founder of the Star Institute)
Helping People Accept That Your Child Has SPD (online course at Star Institute)

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TPP 075: Julie Neale Talks About Her Mother's Quest to Live an E.P.I.C. Life Sep 19, 2017

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Debbie talks with Julie Neale talks about her journey as mother to two differently-wired boys and how she's supporting mothers in living an E.P.I.C. life through Mother's Quest.

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TPP 074: "Child Decoded"—A New "Manual" for Parents Raising Differently-Wired Kids Sep 12, 2017

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A conversation with the coauthor of "Child Decoded," Dr. Robyn McEvoy, about how parents can forge a viable path to move forward and best focus their energy in raising their exceptional child.

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TPP 073: Non-Violent Communication, Whole-Person Learning, and Neurodiverse Students Sep 05, 2017

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This week I’m talking with Zach Morris, the executive director and development of curriculum and instruction at LEARN Inc. LEARN Inc. is an non-for-profit school in Missoula, Montana in the United States which is approaching education in a thoughtful and alternative way, and with powerful results, especially for their neurodivergent students, which make up to 75% of the student body. Their mission is to facilitate individualized learning opportunities that honor neurodivergence, encourage social collaboration, and foster whole-person growth. And as a result, the kids at LEARN are getting the opportunity to develop with confidence and feeling seen for who they are.

I know that this education piece—figuring out how to help our child develop a love of learning and reach their full potential—is one of the most challenging pieces of raising differently wired kids, and I just have to say that talking with Zach left me feeling inspired, hopeful, and motivated. Zach believes there is a different way, and he’s doing his part to push the needle forward. Together we talk about the the philosophy of nonviolent communication, what can happen for our kids when we practice compassion with them, and how parents like us can bring some of Zach’s philosophy into our lives to support our kids. This was one of those mind = blown conversations for me. I hope you like it.

Zach Morris M.Ed is a leader in education. He holds a Montana State educators license, he is HANDLE level 1&2 certified, and he is an active pursuant of Non-Violent Communication practices. His current research targets neurodiversity and learning.

Things you’ll learn from this episode

What it looks like when education is grounded in compassion and the principles of nonviolent communication, ecological literacy, and whole person learning (social, emotional, physiological, and academic)
Why Zach believes the key to education is individualization and diversity within the system
How a child can be shifted from feeling they do everything wrong to feeling like they can are heard and can contribute
How Zach helps a child with PTSD from their previous educational experiences recover
How parents can incorporate Zach’s philosophy into their daily lives
Why Zach believes that we have choice in everything

Resources mentioned for whole-person learning

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TPP 072: Homeschooling 2e Children — Debbie Shares Her Curriculum & Schedule Aug 29, 2017

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This is the third installment in a series of solocasts specifically about homeschooling 2e children. I know many families of 2e and differently wired kids end up going down the homeschooling road, whether they’re reluctant homeschoolers and they felt “forced” into the decision because they ran out of other options or whether they knew they would homeschool from the moment their child was born. Whatever the case, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share how Asher and I structure our school, what kind of classes he takes, how I figure out what he’s going to focus on, and what a typical school day looks like for us. I wanted to talk about these things because I know that designing a curriculum can be one of the most overwhelming pieces of this puzzle.

A quick note: If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to listen to the two other solocast episodes I’ve done on homeschooling 2e children. In Episode 42 I talk about how I made the decision to homeschool even though I had a LOT of resistance to the idea, and in Episode 48, I talk about the actual transition to homeschooling … basically how we survived that first rocky year.

Debbie Reber, MA, is a parenting activist, bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker who moved her career in a more personal direction in 2016 when she founded Tilt Parenting, a top resource for parents like her who are raising differently wired children. The TiLT Parenting Podcast has grown to be a top podcast in Kids & Family, with more than 4 million downloads and a slate of guests that includes high-profile thought leaders across the parenting and education space. A certified Positive Discipline trainer and a regular contributor to Psychology Today and ADDitude Magazine, Debbie’s newest book is Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World. In November 2018, she spoke at TEDxAmsterdam, delivering a talk entitled Why the Future Will Be Differently Wired. In the summer of 2020, she co-created the Parenting in Place Masterclass series.

Things you’ll learn from this episode

How Debbie has worked with curriculum advisors in designing the game plan for Asher’s classes
The big role developing executive functioning skills plays in Asher’s curriculum
Why Debbie believes freedom and flexibility is one of the biggest benefits of homeschooling
How Debbie has incorporated outside curriculums into her school approach
How Debbie supplements formal curriculum with videos, books, and experiential learning
Debbie’s favorite resources for teaching, subject by subject
What a typical school day looks like for Debbie and Asher
Why Debbie believes it’s critical that Asher participate in the actual design of their schedule and curriculum

Resources mentioned for homeschooling 2e children

Kathi Kearney (curriculum advisor classes)
Kristi Helgeson (curriculum advisor)
Gifted Homeschooler’s Forum
Athena’s Advanced Academy
Yoga with Adrienne (YouTube channel)
Life of Fred

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TPP 070: Family Therapist Neil Brown Talks About Parental Burnout Aug 15, 2017

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This week I bring back to the show Neil Brown, a licensed clinical social worker, the author of Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle: Resolve the Power Struggle and Build Trust, Responsibility, and Respect, and host of the Healthy Family Connections Podcast.

When I last had Neil on the show, we talked about control battles with teens, and if you haven’t listened to that episode, I highly encourage you to go back and check it out here. In today’s episode, we’re tackling an equally important topic, and one I think will resonate deeply with our audience here: Parental Burnout.

In our conversation, Neil will explain what exactly parental burnout is and how it negatively impacts parents and families, tell us how to identify it, and share his strategies for recovering from it. If you regularly feel frustrated and exhausted and are experiencing high levels of stress in relation to your parenting life, this is an episode you will definitely want to listen to.

Neil D. Brown, LCSW, is a psychotherapist who has worked with families, couples, and individuals for more than thirty years. Deeply steeped in the theory and practice of family therapy, Brown uses a systemic approach that allows him to understand the system, or context, in which problems are both formed and are healed. This approach has revealed a simple yet profound method of empowering parents and their adolescent youth to put an end to destructive control battles for good. Brown is also a trainer of parents and mental health professionals. Additionally, Brown works in industry with teams and work groups to increase organizational effectiveness.

Things you’ll learn from this episode

What parental burnout is and why parents of differently-wired kids are especially susceptible to it
The importance of making sure our emotional needs are met when it comes to preventing burnout
Why moms experience parental burnout more frequently than dads
What recovery from parental burnout looks like, and how long it takes
How to help teens with a fixed mindset develop a growth mindset

Resources mentioned for burned out parents

Neil Brown’s website
Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle: Resolve the Power Struggle and Build Trust, Responsibility, and Respect by Neil Brown
Healthy Family Connections Podcast (Neil’s podcast)

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