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With more than 400 episodes and 7 million downloads, the Tilt Parenting Podcast is a top podcast about learning disabilities, special education, ADHD, autism, giftedness, twice-exceptionality, and more. The weekly show features transformational interviews and conversations with authors, parenting experts, educators, and other parents, as well as insightful conversations between Debbie and her differently wired child, all aimed at supporting parents raising differently wired kids.
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Episode 418: Dr. Emily King on Redefining Success for Neurodivergent Children
Redefining Success for Neurodivergent Children, with Dr. Emily King APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER We live in a society where success is often defined by external markers like prestigious jobs, academic...
Episode 417: Dr. Gina Riley on Self-Determination Theory & Motivation
A Conversation with Dr. Gina Riley on Self-Determination Theory & Motivation APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER We’ve touched on the theory of self-determination on the show before, but today, I’m thrilled...
Episode 416: Dr. Christine Crawford on Parenting Through Mental Health Challenges
Dr. Christine Crawford on Parenting Through Mental Health Challenges APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I know that parenting kids who are struggling with mental health challenges can sometimes feel...
Episode 415: How Can I Navigate My Children’s Chaotic Energy at Bedtime?
How Can I Navigate My Children’s Chaotic Energy at Bedtime?(Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this Parent Lean in episode, Margaret and I answer the following question from a listener: I need...
Episode 414: Amanda Jefferson on Digital Decluttering Our Tech Lives
Amanda Jefferson on Digital Decluttering & Organizing Our Tech Lives for More Calm APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I know firsthand the toll digital clutter can take. Raising neurodivergent kids means...
Episode 413: Drs. Brock & Fernette Eide on the Dyslexic Brain
Drs. Brock & Fernette Eide on the Unique Advantages of the Dyslexic Brain APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERI’m thrilled to finally welcome Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide, the authors of the groundbreaking, recently...
Episode 412: Kim West & Macall Gordon on Navigating Sleep Struggles
Kim West and Macall Gordon on Why Kids Won’t Sleep, and What to Do About It APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER When my child was little, one of the most common sleep training methods was the "cry it out"...
Episode 411: The Evolution of the Whole Body Listening Larry Series
The Evolution of "Whole Body Listening Larry" & Why it Matters, with Elizabeth Sautter APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Over the years, countless strategies have been created to help differently wired...
Episode 410: A Conversation with Ali Miller About Nonviolent Communication
Ali Miller on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) & Navigating Couple and Co-Parenting Dynamics APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Excited to share this conversation with Ali Miller on how nonviolent...
Episode 409: Dr. Matt Zakreski Cracks the Code of a Neurotypical World
Dr. Matt Zakreski on Cracking the Code of Being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest for today’s show is likely no stranger to you. He’s been on the podcast before,...
Episode 408: Leslie Martino on Learning Through the Joy of Slow
Leslie Martino on Sparking Kids' Learning Through the Joy of Slow APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER As a parent of a neurodivergent child, you’ve probably had to let go of the traditional timelines we’re often...
Episode 407: Nutritionist Jill Castle on Helping Kids Thrive at Every Size
Nutritionist Jill Castle on What it Takes to Help Our Kids Thrive at Every Size APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER What comes to mind when you think about raising healthy kids? We often focus on physical...
Episode 406: How Do I Talk With My Child About a New Autism Diagnosis?
How Do I Talk With My Child About a New Autism Diagnosis? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this episode, Zach and I tackle a listener’s question: How do I talk with my child and let them know...
Episode 405: Navigating PDA in America, with Diane Gould and Ruth Fidler
Navigating PDA in America, with Diane Gould and Ruth Fidler APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In today’s conversation, I’m diving into the much-anticipated book Navigating PDA in America with the co-authors...
Episode 404: Sara Olsher on Walking Children Through Hard Seasons of Life
Sara Olsher on Walking Children Through Hard Seasons of Life APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Everyone faces big, difficult challenges at some point in life — it's part of being human. And when we encounter...
Episode 403: Substance Use & Neurodivergent Kids, with Brenda Zane
Navigating Substance Use & Abuse in Our Kids, with Brenda Zane APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Just as technology evolves rapidly, so do the ways drugs are consumed. For parents, it can be tough to...
Episode 402: How Can I Help My Autistic Child with Low Self-Esteem?
How Can I Help My Autistic Child with Low Self-Esteem? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this conversation, parent coach Margaret Webb and I discuss how to help an 8-year-old autistic child...
Episode 401: Dr. Billy Garvey on Supporting Our Child’s Mental Health
Dr. Billy Garvey on Supporting Our Child’s Mental Health Through the Years APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My fall season officially kicks off today with a conversation about mental health with Dr. Billy...
Episode 400: Michele Turk on Parenting a Child with Tourette’s Syndrome
Michele Turk’s Journey of Parenting a Child with Tourette’s Syndrome APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER There is a lot of misinformation and stigma around neurodivergence that can create extra barriers and...
Episode 399: Dr. Jeff Karp Takes Us Inside His Life Ignition Tools
Dr. Jeff Karp on Helping Our Kids Energize Their Brain, Spark Ideas & Ignite Action APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today's guest, Dr. Jeff Karp, is a neurodivergent researcher, educator, author, and...
Episode 398: How to Respond to a Teen’s Impulsive Behavior
How Should I Respond to My Teen's Impulsive & Disruptive Behavior? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this episode, executive function coach Seth Perler and I talk about how to best respond...
Episode 397: Dr. Deborah Winking on Raising Capable Kids
Dr. Deborah Winking on Raising Capable Kids, Regardless of Diagnosis or Challenge APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest, Dr. Deborah Winking, an educator, school leader, consultant and researcher, defines...
Episode 396: Robyn Gobbel on Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors
Robyn Gobbel on Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER If you’ve ever used the word “baffling” when describing your child’s behavior, this episode is for you. My guest is...
Episode 395: Marcus Soutra on the State of the Neurodiversity Movement
Where Are We in the Neurodiversity Movement? with Marcus Soutra APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER The movement surrounding neurodivergence has evolved so much since I started Tilt Parenting, which I launched...
Episode 394: How Can I Help My Child Be More Flexible & Less Argumentative
How Can I Help My Child Be More Flexible & Less Argumentative? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this Parent Lean-In episode, I team up with educator Zach Morris to tackle a listener's...
Episode 393: Dr. Mel Houser on How to Navigate the Healthcare System
Dr. Mel Houser on Navigating the Healthcare System as a Neurodivergent Person APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER For some people, going to the doctor isn’t as simple as going to the doctor. In fact, for many...
Episode 392: Cara Bean on Comics and Mental Health for Kids
Cara Bean on the Power of Comics to Explore Mental Health with Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER As my guest said in the episode you’re about to listen to, you don’t have to be a mental health...
Episode 391: Perry Laroque on Navigating College While Neurodivergent
Perry Laroque on What Neurodivergent Students Need to Successfully Navigate College APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER If you have a child approaching their college years, this episode is packed with invaluable...
Episode 390: How to Get More Support from a Developmental Pediatrician
How Can We Improve Communication & Get Better Support from Our Developmental Pediatrician? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this conversation, parent coach and author Margaret Webb joins...
Episode 389: Ginger Whitson on Helping Kids Navigate Feeling Angry
Ginger Whitson on Helping Kids Experience & Express Anger in Healthy Ways APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode, licensed social worker, international educator, and author of How to Be Angry:...
Episode 388: Yshai Boussi on Polyvagal & Connecting with Teens
Yshai Boussi on Polyvagal and Supporting Connected Relationships with Teens APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I’m extremely interested in Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal theory and the context it offers for...
Episode 387: Dr. Ross Greene on Using CPS with Very Young Kids
Dr. Ross Greene on Using CPS (Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) with Very Young Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I refer to child psychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative and...
Episode 386: Debbie Reber on Restoring, Recharging & “Me Time”
Debbie Reber on How She Restores, Recharges, and Finds "Me Time" (Parent Lean-In) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this Parent Lean-In episode, Debbie answers a listener’s question about how she restores,...
Episode 385: On Homeschooling & Thinking Differently About Learning
Angela Sizer and Maren Goerss on Homeschooling & Thinking Differently About Learning APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Many parents of neurodivergent kids end up homeschooling at some point or another, for...
Episode 384: Ellen Galinsky Takes Us Inside The Breakthrough Years
Ellen Galinsky Takes Us Inside The Breakthrough Years & Raising Thriving Teens APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER As I’m sure I’ve said on the show before, there’s no amount of money that could convince me...
Episode 383: Kristina Kuzmic Debunks the Lies That Keep Parents Stuck
Kristina Kuzmic Debunks “Parenting Truths” That Keep Parents Stuck and in Crisis Mode APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER As parents, we want more than anything to help our kids thrive, to protect them from pain...
Episode 382: Supporting EF Challenges While Encouraging Autonomy
How Can I Scaffold a Teen With EF Challenges While Encouraging Autonomy? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this episode, Debbie and Seth discuss how parents can balance the concepts from the...
Episode 381: Does Traditional Therapy Work for Neurodivergent Kids?
Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Dr. Debra Brause on the Complex Relationship Between Traditional Therapeutic Modalities and Neurodivergence APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This episode has been a few months in the...
Episode 380: The Harm of Childhood Trauma & the Hope of Resiliency
Dr. Marc D. Hauser on the Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resiliency APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today, we're delving into a topic that's both profound and hopeful: the harm of childhood trauma...
Episode 379: Should Our Family Move Closer to Nature?
Should We Move to Give Our Children Better Access to Nature? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERParent coach and neurodiversity expert Zach Morris joins me to tackle a listener's question about...
Episode 378: Julie Bogart on Helping Kids Become Critical Thinkers
Julie Bogart on Helping Kids Become Critical Thinkers APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In a world overflowing with information and complexity, critical thinking isn't just a useful skill; it's an essential...
Episode 377: How Can I Ethically Respond to an Aggressive Child?
How Can I Ethically Respond to an Aggressive Child? (Listener Question) APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this episode, parenting coach Margaret Webb joins me to answer a listener's question about how to handle...
Episode 376: What No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
Kelley Coleman on Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Have you ever felt paralyzed by all the “stuff” involved in charting a path and advocating for...
TPP 375: Help! How Can We Make Family Vacations Work?
How Can We Go on Vacation When it Throws Off My Child's Need for Routine APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHER In this Parent Lean-In episode Debbie answers a listener’s question about how to travel and navigate...
Episode 374: Kim & Penn Holderness on How ADHD is Awesome
Kim & Penn Holderness Talk About How ADHD is Awesome in Love and in Life APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERI’ve been a longtime fan of Kim and Penn Holderness, who I’ve had a parasocial relationship with for...
Episode 373: How Can I Prepare My Child for the Transition to Middle School?
How Can I Prepare My Child for the Transition to Middle School? APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode featuring a listener question, executive function coach Seth Perler joins Debbie to discuss how to...
Episode 372: Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Self-Care for Autistic People
Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Self-Care for Autistic People APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today’s episode is all about self-care for autistic people, and joining me is return guest Dr. Megan Anna Neff of...
Episode 371: My Young Adult Isn’t Taking Steps to Reach His Goals
What Should I Do When My Young Adult Isn't Taking Steps to Reach His Goals? APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode, parent coach Zach Morris joins Debbie to discuss a question from a listener who is seeking...
Episode 370: Dr. Eric Endlich on Gap Years for Neurodivergent Students
Dr. Eric Endlich on Gap Year Experiences for Neurodivergent Young Adults APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I’ve been getting so many questions from families who want to know more about navigating a gap year....
Episode 369: Help! My Child Struggles with Games & Competition
Help! My Child Struggles with Games & Competition (Listener Question) t>APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode, parent coach Margaret Webb joins Debbie to discuss a question from a listener whose son...
Episode 368: Autum Romano on the Safe and Sound Protocol
Autum Romano on the Safe and Sound Protocol and Nervous System Regulation APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER If I told you there was a passive intervention that could help your kiddo and your family increase...
Episode 367: Dr. Aliza Pressman on the 5 Principles of Parenting
Dr. Aliza Pressman on the 5 Principles of Parenting APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I can’t tell you how many parenting books I’ve read, but I can tell you that sometimes when I finish reading a parenting...
Episode 366: Natasha Daniels on Helping Kids Crush OCD
Natasha Daniels on Helping Kids Crush OCD APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIt’s been a while since we’ve talked about OCD on the show, so when anxiety and OCD expert Natasha Daniels reached out about her new book,...
Episode 365: Dr. Alok Kanojia Explains How to Raise Healthy Gamers
Dr. Alok Kanojia on Video Game Addiction and How to Raise Healthy Gamers APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Where is the line between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming? How much gaming is too much? And when...
Episode 364: A Montessori Approach to Raising Neurodivergent Children
A Montessori Approach to Raising Neurodivergent Children, with Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Montessori is often thought of as an educational philosophy, but my guests...
Episode 363: Activist Emily Ladau on Demystifying Disability
Emily Ladau on Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER A theme we often touch upon on this show is how the discourse surrounding...
Episode 362: Dr. Chris Wells Explains the Theory of Positive Disintegration
Dr. Chris Wells Explains the Theory of Positive Disintegration APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER A few months ago, I heard about something called the Theory of Positive Disintegration — a theory created by K....
Episode 361: Margaret Webb and the Hero’s Journey in Parenting
Parent Coach Margaret Webb on Archetypes and the Hero's Journey in Parenting APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Margaret Webb is joining me to talk about her much anticipated book, Hero’s Journey in Parenting:...
Episode 360: Strengths-Based Assessments for Neurodivergent Children
Dr. Jade Rivera on the Power of Strengths-Based Assessments for Neurodivergent Children APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER If you are parenting a neurodivergent child, you probably have a lot of experience...
Episode 359: Dr. Emily Edlynn on Raising Autonomous Children
An Conversation with Dr. Emily Edlynn on Raising Autonomous Children APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER There are so many parenting styles — attachment, helicopter, positive, peaceful, authoritarian,...
Episode 358: Dr. Maureen Petersen on Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness
Dr. Maureen Petersen on Finding Peace in Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Overwhelm, sadness, guilt, stress, and exhaustion are common experiences for parents raising...
Episode 357: Parenting At the Intersections of Race and Neurodivergence
Jaya Ramesh & Priya Saaral on Parenting at the Intersections of Race and Neurodivergence APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER We’ve talked a lot about advocating for our children on the show, but today, we...
Episode 356: Screens & Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age
Dr. Meryl Alper on Screens and Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Many of our kids spend a LOT of time engaging on screens and with technology, and it feels like this is...
Episode 355: Dr. Sharon Saline on Understanding ADHD in Girls
Dr. Sharon Saline on Understanding and Working with ADHD in Girls APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER You may have heard about the “lost generation of autistic women,” which refers to those women whose...
Episode 354: Heather Chauvin on Beating Parenting Overwhelm
Strategic Parenting Expert Heather Chauvin on Beating Parenting Overwhelm APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today, I’m happy to be sharing a rich conversation with strategic parenting coach Heather Chauvin...
Episode 353: Ginger Whitson on What We Need to Know About Bullying
Ginger Whitson on Bullying and Neurodivergent Kids— How to Handle It and How to Protect Our Kids from Being Targets APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER We know that children and teens with neurodifferences like...
Episode 352: OT Kelly Mahler on Supporting Children’s Interoception
Occupational Therapist Kelly Mahler on Understanding & Supporting Kids' Interoception Experience APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Does your child ever seem disconnected to their body? Maybe they would...
Episode 351: Hunter Clarke-Fields on Raising Good Humans Every Day
Hunter Clarke-Fields on Mindful Parenting & Raising Good Humans APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER As Hunter Clarke-Fields explains, there are many accessible ways to practice mindfulness, even for people...
Episode 350: Parenting with Agency & Personal Choice, with Dr. Amy Hoyt
Parenting and Showing Up with Agency, Personal Choice, and Intention, with Dr. Amy Hoyt APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER A concept we have explored a lot on this show and in the Tilt community is agency — and...
Episode 349: Thriving as a Parent with ADHD, with Elaine Taylor-Klaus
Surviving and Thriving as a Parent with ADHD, with Elaine Taylor-Klaus APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today we’re going to be talking about being a parent with ADHD who is parenting neurodivergent...
Episode 348: How to Help Kids Thrive in Tough Times, with Stephanie Malia Krauss
How to Help Our Kids Thrive in Tough Times, with Stephanie Malia Krauss APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHEROn this show, we’ve talked about the effect that the pandemic has had on today's children, the youth mental...
Episode 347: Raising a Demand Avoidant Child or Teen, with Casey Ehrlich
Raising a Demand Avoidant Child or Teen (PDA), with Casey Ehrlich APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I’m happy to be bringing another conversation about PDA to the show, especially as awareness and...
Episode 346: Gil Gershoni on Creativity and the Dyslexic Brain
Gil Gershoni on Creativity, Dyslexic Design Thinking and Tapping into the Hyperabilities of Dyslexic People APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I know it can be transformational for parents raising differently...
Episode 345: Julie Skolnick On Understanding Gifted & Distractible Kids
Julie Skolnick On Understanding & Supporting Gifted and Distractible Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER The conversation around twice exceptionality has advanced a lot in the past decade, but there...
Episode 344: Dr. Robyn Silverman Explains How To Talk to Kids About Anything
Dr. Robyn Silverman Explains How To Talk to Kids About Anything APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I’m going to confess something with you right here and now. When it comes to having important conversations...
Episode 343: Modern Day Puberty, with Cara Natterson & Vanessa Kroll Bennett
What You Need to Know About Modern Day Puberty, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER What’s your relationship with puberty? You know, that inescapable part of...
Episode 342: Dr. Devorah Heitner on Parenting Kids Growing Up in Public
Dr. Devorah Heitner on Parenting Kids Who Are Growing Up Online APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This week I'm bringing back to the show my friend, colleague, and my most trusted mentor when it comes to all...
Episode 341: Dr. Lori Desautels on Post Traumatic Growth in Schools
Dr. Lori Desautels on Shifting Educational Systems Towards Post Traumatic Growth APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Dr. Lori Desautels is coming back to the show to talk about her wonderful new book...
Episode 340: Meghan Ashburn & Jules Edwards on Raising Autistic Children
Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards on Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER If you're listening to this podcast, my hunch is you’re...
Episode 339: Dayna Abraham on Helping Parents Calm the Chaos
Dayna Abraham on Helping Parents Calm the Chaos APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today I’m welcoming back Dayna Abraham to the show to discuss her latest book, Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Road Map for...
Episode 338: How to Find Therapeutic Programs, with Sue Scheff
When Home Isn’t Working: How to Find Therapeutic Programs, with Sue Scheff APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER The focus of this episode is how to find the right program if / when you realize your child is in...
Episode 337: Phyllis Fagell on Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times
Phyllis Fagell on Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This week I’m bringing back school counselor, therapist, and author Phyllis Fagell. The last time Phyllis was on...
Episode 336: Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Diagnoses and Misdiagnoses
Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Diagnoses and Misdiagnoses (It’s Complicated!) APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode, Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist specializing in the support and empowerment...
Episode 335: Parent Coach Amanda Diekman on Low-Demand Parenting
Parent Coach Amanda Diekman on Low-Demand Parenting & Finding Connection with Your Child APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I got to know Amanda Diekman through her Low Demand Parenting Summit and more...
Episode 334: Dr. Katie Davis on Digital Media’s Role in Childhood Development
Dr. Katie Davis on Digital Media’s Role in the Lives of Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest today is Dr. Katie Davis, a researcher on the impact of digital technologies on young...
Episode 333: Post-High School Alternative Paths for Differently Wired Kids
David Marcus on Post-High School Alternative Paths for Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this week’s episode we’re talking about what we often call in the neurodivergent space long...
Episode 332: Dr. Ellen Braaten on Rekindling Your Child’s Motivation
How to Rekindle Your Child’s Motivation, with Dr. Ellen Braaten APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Dr. Ellen Braaten was one of my first guests on the Tilt Parenting podcast, when she joined me back in 2016 to...
Episode 331: John Sovec on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Differently Wired Kids
John Sovec on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today I’m delighted to be bringing to the show a conversation about supporting LGBTQIA+ kids with John Sovec, a...
Episode 330: Donna Henderson & Sarah Wayland on Recognizing Autism
Recognizing Less-Obvious Autism with Donna Henderson & Sarah Wayland APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER With an increase in the number of people receiving a diagnosis of autism in recent years, both among...
Episode 329: Julie Bogart on Moving Through Writing Resistance
Julie Bogart on Moving Through Writing Resistance in Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today’s episode features an eye-opening conversation with author and educator Julie Bogart on how...
Episode 328: Autism Level UP! Co-founders Amy Laurent & Jacquelyn Fede
Autism Level UP! Co-founders Amy Laurent & Jacquelyn Fede on Learning From Autistic Self-Advocates APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER To close out this season, I’m bringing you an interview with Amy...
Episode 327: Debbie Reber Reflects on 7 Years of Tilt Parenting
Debbie Reber Reflects on 7 Years of Tilt Parenting & the Tilt "Revolution" (solocast) APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This is going to be a different kind of an episode, because it’s the seven-year...
Episode 326: Sam Young on Reimagining Socializing for 2e Students
Educator Sam Young on Reimagining Social Lives of 2e / Twice-Exceptional Students APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERToday I’m talking with neurodivergent educator Sam Young about a topic I haven’t covered on the...
Episode 325: Akilah Richards on Unschooling & Raising Free People
Akilah Richards on Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I really enjoyed exploring unschooling and deschooling with Akilah Richards, host of the...
Episode 324: Linda Murphy Talks About Declarative Language
A Conversation about Declarative Language and Co-Regulation, with Linda Murphy APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER For the past few years, I’ve been hearing about this concept called “declarative language,” and...
Episode 323: Sandi Lerman on School and Developmental Trauma
Sandi Lerman on School and Developmental Trauma in Neurodivergent Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Over the past few years I’ve seen the word trauma become more and more prevalent in conversations...
Episode 322: Sarah Moore on Peaceful Discipline & Gentle Parenting
A Conversation with Gentle Parenting Expert Sarah Moore About Peaceful Discipline APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest today is Sarah Moore, the author of the new book Peaceful Discipline: Story...
Episode 321: Chris Balme on Navigating the Tricky Middle School Years
Education Leader Chris Balme on Navigating the Tricky Middle School Years APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Middle school might not feel like a very enchanting time in our lives — it definitely didn’t feel...
Episode 320: Dr. Karen Wilson on Telling Kids About Their Diagnosis
Dr. Karen Wilson on How (and When) to Tell Kids About Their Diagnosis APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER One of the topics that comes up a lot in the Tilt community is how, and when (and if), we should tell...
Episode 319: Dr. Gail Post on the Journey of Parenting Gifted Children
Dr. Gail Post on the Gifted Parenting Journey and Support for Families of Gifted Children APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER It’s been a while since I’ve done an episode that focuses squarely on giftedness and...
Episode 318: Navigating the IEP Process, with Therapist Beth Liesenfeld
What Parents Need to Know About Navigating the IEP Process, with Therapist Beth Liesenfeld APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIf you're the parent of a differently wired kid with a diagnosed learning disability, you...
Episode 317: Neurodivergent Support Specialist Kristy Forbes on Autistic Burnout
A Conversation About Autistic Burnout with Neurodivergent Support Specialist Kristy Forbes APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I’m honored to kick off the season with a powerful conversation about autistic...
Episode 316: Dr. Tamar Chansky on Children & Negative Thinking
Dr. Tamar Chansky on How to Free Children from Negative Thinking APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode, we're talking about negative thinking and how to help children who are more “glass half...
Episode 315: Dr. Lori Desautels on Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline
Dr. Lori Desautels on Rethinking Our Perceptions of Discipline in Schools and at Home APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER I’m very excited to bring you my conversation with Dr. Lori Desautels. I found out about...
Episode 314: Dr. Abigail Gewirtz on Finding Hope in Challenging Times
Dr. Abigail Gewirtz on Helping Kids Find Hope & Optimism in the Most Challenging Times APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERSince my guest for today’s episode, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, was on the show just over two years...
Episode 313: Dr. Devorah Heitner on Internet “Rabbit Holes” & Online Concerns
Dr. Devorah Heitner on Online Safety, Internet “Rabbit Holes,” and Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This episode focuses on online communities and potentially dangerous internet rabbit...
Episode 312: Todd Adams on How Dads Can Better Show Up for Their Families
Todd Adams on Dads, the "Man Box", and How Men Can Better Show Up for Their Kids and Families APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER This episode explores the subject of vulnerability, male culture, and parenting...
Episode 311: Deb Dana on Befriending Our Nervous System & Polyvagal Theory
Deb Dana on Befriending Our Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER While Polyvagal Theory has come up in conversations with guests past, including Dr. Mona Delahooke and Seth...
Episode 310: Dr. Norrine Russell on RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
What is RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)? Dr. Norrine Russell Explains APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Have you every heard of RSD or Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? If not, or if it's on your radar but you...
Episode 309: Anya Kamenetz on the Impact of COVID-19 on Children
Anya Kamenetz on Her Book The Stolen Year and the Impact of COVID on Children APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER Today I have author and reporter, Anya Kamenetz back on the podcast to talk about her new book The...
Episode 308: Marc Smolowitz on Joyfully Raising Gifted & 2e Kids
Joyfully Parenting & Experiencing Gifted and 2e Children, with Marc Smolowitz APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER For today’s episode, I’m bringing multi-award-winning director, producer and executive film...
Episode 307: Eliza Fricker Talks About Parenting a Child with PDA
Eliza Fricker Talks About Parenting a Child with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER On today’s episode I’m talking with Eliza Fricker about parenting a child with PDA or...
Episode 306: Laura Vanderkam on Finding Tranquility by Tuesday
Laura Vanderkam on How Parents Can Find Tranquility by Tuesday APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER Would you like to have tranquility by Tuesday? My guest, author, productivity guru, and mom of 5, Laura Vanderkam,...
Episode 305: A Conversation with Dr. Stuart Shanker on Self-Regulation
What is Self-Regulation? Dr. Stuart Shanker Breaks It Down APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER Ever wondered to yourself, what is self-regulation, anyway? This episode is for you. We are kicking off this season...
Episode 304: All About College & Differently Wired Students
College Vetting, Admissions, & Accommodations for Differently Wired Students APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERThis is a special double episode all about college, specifically, how families can navigate the...
Episode 303: Dr. Joseph Lee Talks About Why SEL / Social Emotional Learning Matters
Dr. Joseph Lee Talks About Why SEL / Social and Emotional Learning Matters APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER Have you ever wondered if SEL (social and emotional learning) in school and classrooms really matters?...
Episode 302: The Future of Education with Outschool’s Amir Nathoo
Online Learning & the Future of Education with Outschool Founder Amir Nathoo APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week's episode is a conversation with the co-founder and CEO of online learning platform...
Episode 301: Navigating Big Transitions with Differently Wired Kids
Debbie Reber on Navigating Big Life Transitions with Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER I haven’t done a solocast in a while, but when you talk, I listen, and this topic has been requested by...
Episode 300: Executive Function Coach Seth Perler on Back to School
Executive Function Coach Seth Perler on What Is & Isn't Working in School APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Today I’ve got a great episode with my friend, executive function coach, and frequent guest of the...
Episode 299: Dr. Jonine Nazar-Biesman on Neuropsych Evaluations
What is a Neuropsych Evaluation? Dr. Jonine Nazar-Biesman on Navigating & Learning From Assessments APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Do you have a true understanding of what a neuropsych evaluation is? I...
Episode 298: Pat Harvey on DBT and Parenting Emotionally Intense Teens
Pat Harvey on DBT and Strategies for Parenting Emotionally Intense Teens APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Parenting a differently wired child can be challenging and as I sat down with my guest, clinical social...
Episode 297: Author Jennifer Natalya Fink Talks About Disability Lineage
Jennifer Natalya Fink on Disability Lineage — What It Is and How it Impacts Families APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER I’m excited to share this conversation with Jennifer Natalya Fink and get into the nuances of...
Episode 296: Dr. Marcia Eckerd on Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)
Dr. Marcia Eckerd Explains What Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) Is APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER I’m excited to be bringing a new topic to the podcast today — nonverbal learning disorder, also known as NLD...
Episode 295: Dr. Gwen Palafox on the Transition to Adulthood
Dr. Gwen Palafox on Supporting & Empowering Neurodivergent Young Adults in the Transition to Adulthood APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERMy guest for this conversation is Dr. Gwen Palafox, a psychologist who has been...
Episode 294: Zach Morris on Somatic Therapy for Processing Trauma
Zach Morris Talks About Somatic Therapy for Processing Trauma in Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERMy guest today is Zach Morris, a semi-frequent guest of this show. I always love my conversations...
Episode 293: Catherine Newman on How Kids Can Learn Social Skills
Catherine Newman on How Kids Can Learn Social Skills & How to Be a Good Human APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERToday’s episode is all about social skills, but from an updated lens that really speaks to the lived...
Episode 292: Dr. Devon Price on Neurodiversity & His New Book “Unmasking Autism”
Dr. Devon Price and "Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity" APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER I am excited to kick off the new season of the podcast with a fascinating guest who has a...
Episode 291: Laura Jackson’s Family’s Journey of Discovering Dyscalculia
What is Dyscalculia? Parent Advocate Laura Jackson Talks About her Family's Journey with a Math Disability APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERWhat is dyscalculia? If you're wondering if your child has this often...
Episode 290: Katie Hurley on Supporting Stressed-Out Kids and Adolescents
Katie Hurley on Supporting Stressed Out Kids and Adolescents APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEAN STITCHER Are you struggling to support a stressed out kid? This episode is for you. My guest is Katie Hurley, a child and...
Episode 289: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart on Breaking Harmful Generational Cycles
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Episode 288: Natasha Daniels Talks About Anxiety and OCD in Kids
Natasha Daniels Talks About Anxiety and OCD in Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Many members of the Tilt community requested that I bring child anxiety and OCD therapist Natasha Daniels onto the show, so...
Episode 287: Macall Gordon Shares Her Sleep Hacks for Differently Wired Kids
Macall Gordon Shares Sleep Hacks for Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER My guest today is Macall Gordon, a certified pediatric sleep coach with a research-based specialization in sleep...
Episode 286: A Conversation with Twice-Exceptional Teen Jordan O’Kelley
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Episode 285: Dr. Mona Delahooke on the Power of Brain-Body Parenting
Dr. Mona Delahooke on the Power of Brain-Body Parenting APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERI had the pleasure of inviting back to the podcast Dr. Mona Delahooke to talk about her wonderful new book Brain-Body...
Episode 284: Maria Kennedy on the Movement for Supporting 2e Students
Maria Kennedy on What's Needed & What's Next in Supporting 2e Students APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Supporting 2e students continues to be one of the biggest challenges for those of us raising...
Episode 283: Matt Barnes on Embracing a New, 21st Century Learning Model
Parent Coach Matt Barnes on Embracing a New, 21st Century Learning Model APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERIn search of a new learning model for your differently wired child? This episode is for you, because this...
Episode 282: Dr. Melanie Hayes on Being a Twice-Exceptional Adult
Are You a Twice Exceptional Adult? Dr. Melanie Hayes Talks About Living Your Best Life APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERAre you a twice exceptional adult? If so, this episode is for you, because this week I’m...
Episode 281: Dr. Christine Koh on Vulnerability, Overwhelm and Well-Being
Dr. Christine Koh Talks About Vulnerability, Overwhelm, and Mental / Emotional Well-Being APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week I’m thrilled to share with you a friend who is someone I learn from, grow from,...
Episode 280: Occupational Therapist Rosemary White Talks about DIR / Floortime
What is DIR / Floortime? Occupational Therapist Rosemary White Explains APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Are you curious to better understand what DIR / Floortime is? My guest this week is Rosemary White, an...
Episode 279: Cathy Adams on Zen Parenting in an Unpredictable World
Cathy Adams on Zen Parenting & Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER I'm kicking off this winter season with someone I admire as a professional and...
Episode 278: Supporting Black Gifted Students, with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis
Supporting Black Gifted Students with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week I'm talking with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, an award-winning author, professional learning trainer, independent...
Episode 277: Robin Roscigno on Neurodiversity-Informed Parenting
AuTeach Founder Robin Roscigno on Respectful and Neurodiversity-Informed Parenting APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER My guest for today's episode is AuTeach founder Robin Roscigno, a PhD Candidate in Education at...
Episode 276: Ableism in Schools & Shifting Toward Universal Design
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Episode 275: Ned Hallowell on Supporting Their Children with ADHD
Ned Hallowell on How Parents Can Best Support Their Children with ADHD APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERToday I'm bringing you my conversation with Dr. Ned Hallowell, a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist...
Episode 274: Emily Kircher-Morris on Neurodiversity Affirming Parenting
Emily Kircher-Morris on Stigma, Labels, and Neurodiversity Affirming Parenting APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Do you want to practice neurodiversity affirming parenting? On today's episode I'm talking with...
Episode 273: Katherine May and the Electricity of Every Living Thing
Author Katherine May on Autism, Wintering, and the Electricity of Every Living Thing APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER When my community speaks, I listen. And it's because of my community recommending today's...
Episode 272: Dr. Juanita Collier on Vision-Related Learning Challenges
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Episode 271: Dr. Matt Zakreski on Suicide and Suicidal Ideation in Kids
Suicide and Suicidal Ideation in Neurodivergent Teens & Children, with Dr. Matt Zakreski APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER Have you been worried about your child or teen in relation to suicide and suicidal...
Episode 270: Jeannine Jannot on Supporting Smart But Struggling Students
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Episode 269: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Neurodivergent Children
How to Support Transgender and Nonbinary Neurodivergent Children, with Dr. Laura AndersonAPPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER I get so many questions from parents looking for more information supporting transgender,...
Episode 268: Morénike Giwa Onaiwu on Justice & Intersectionality
Justice, Intersectionality, and Neurodivergence, with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week I'm talking with powerhouse Morénike Giwa Onaiwu about intersectionality and neurodivergence....
Episode 267: Navigating an Unusual Back-to-School, with Phyllis Fagell
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Episode 266: Poet and Learning Disabilities Activist LeDerick Horne
A Conversation with Poet and Learning Disabilities Advocate LeDerick Horne APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERI'm excited to welcome poet, learning disabilities activist, advocate, and motivational speaker LeDerick...
Episode 265: Help for Childhood Anxiety and OCD with Dr. Eli Lebowitz
Help for Childhood Anxiety and OCD with Dr. Eli Lebowitz APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week's episode is all about getting support and help for childhood anxiety, and I’m happy to share the work of Dr....
Episode 264: Thoughts on Back-to-School in 2021, with Seth Perler
Back-to-School in 2021, with Executive Function Coach Seth Perler APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week I'm sharing a thoughtful and practical conversation about the particular considerations for this...
Episode 263: Processing Your Child’s New Diagnosis with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
Processing When a Child is Newly Diagnosed, with Dr. Lynyetta Willis APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week I'm talking with Dr. Lynyetta Willis about navigating the journey when a child is newly diagnosed...
Episode 262: Madeline Levine on Pandemic Parenting & Resilience
Madeline Levine, PhD on Pandemic Parenting & Resilience APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY PODBEANSTITCHER This week's episode is focused on pandemic parenting, and to talk us through it is Madeline Levine, PhD, a...
Episode 261: How to Motivate Kids & Build Their Stress Tolerance
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Episode 260: Mixed Race Kids and Teen Identity with Dr. Jenn Noble
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Episode 259: Getting Aligned Through Parenting and Marriage Challenges
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Episode 258: How to Prepare Differently Wired Children for an Uncharted Future
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Episode 257: When Kids Won’t Listen, with Parent Educator Julie King
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Episode 256: Autistic Therapist Kate McNulty on Neurodiverse Relationships
Autistic Therapist Kate McNulty on Neurodiverse Couples APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYPODBEANSTITCHERThis episode's topic is a little bit different, but certainly no less interesting, relevant, or helpful. Because no doubt, if we...
Episode 255: Raising Civically-Minded Kids, with Amber Coleman-Mortley
Amber Coleman-Mortley on How to Raise Civically-Minded, Anti-Racist Children For this episode, I sat down with social justice advocate Amber Coleman-Mortley, host of the LetsK12Better podcast and blogger at MomOfAllCapes, for a conversation about raising kids...
Episode 254: Neuroscientist Nicole Tetreault Shares Insight into a Bright Mind
Neuroscientist Nicole Tetreault Shares Insight Into a Bright Mind and Life as a Gifted and 2e Human This week I’m bringing back to the podcast neuroscientist, author, and speaker Dr Nicole Tetreault. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Nicole was propelled to...
Episode 253: Advocate and Author Jonathan Mooney on Why Normal Sucks
I’m so excited to bring you this powerful and gut-punching conversation with Jonathan Mooney, a self-described “do-gooder,” speaker, and writer who didn’t learn to read until he was 12-years-old. Growing up with Dyslexia, Jonathan faced a number of low...
Episode 252: Janet Allison Talks About Boys and Big Emotions
This week I'm talking with speaker, author, educator, and family coach Janet Allison about the emotional lives of boys. Janet is the founder of Boys Alive!, and the co-host of podcast On Boys, and for more than 20 years has been on a mission to empower parents and...
Episode 251: Ashia Ray on Raising Luminaries and “Smashing the Kyriarchy”
My guest this week is Ashia Ray, a neurodiversity rights activist and the founder of the Raising Luminaries movement and Books for Littles website. Through these combined endeavors, Ashia curates lists of engaging children’s picture books for parents, teachers, and...
Episode 250: Debbie Reber Hosts a Tilt Parenting 5-Year Anniversary Special
This is a bit of a different episode, as this week I’m celebrating the five-year anniversary of Tilt Parenting! I cannot believe it's been years! Because this feels kind of like a big deal, it seemed like the right time to reflect on the journey of this Tilt...
Episode 249: Jessica Lahey on Her New Book “The Addiction Inoculation”
This episode features an important conversation about alcohol and substance abuse. In almost five years of podcasting, I’ve only covered this topic once so far, yet I know this is a pressing issue for parents of differently wired kids as several studies have linked...
Episode 248: Julie Lythcott-Haims on Her New Book, How to Be an Adult
In this episode, I’m bringing back to the podcast the brilliant and talented author and speaker, Julie Lythcott-Haims. Julie last appeared on the podcast to talk about her game-changing book How to Raise an Adult, written in response to the over-parenting trends she...
Episode 247: Dr. Jody Carrington on Lifting Up Educators & Parents
My guest for this episode, Dr Jody Carrington, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author based in Alberta, Canada, has spent most of her career working with children and families who have experienced trauma, and has learned that kids can only be as okay as the...
Episode 246: What it Takes to Grow Up Safely in Today’s World
This weeks’ episode is a must-listen to if you have a teen, a tween, or will someday have a teen or tween (so yes, pretty much all parents). My guest is veteran prosecutor for the city of Los Angeles, and former troubled teen Jonathan Cristall. Five years ago,...
Episode 245: Mental Health, Stress Management, and Educating Law Enforcement
This week I'm talking with Dr. Marsha Brown, a licensed psychologist with a specialty in forensic and clinical psychology. I’m especially excited to introduce my audience to Marsha’s work, because in addition to her interest in increasing understanding of topics...
Episode 244: Dr. Michele Borba on How to Help Kids Thrive in an Anxious World
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, my guest for is internationally-recognized educational psychologist Dr. Michele Borba. Michele is one of those guests I’ve been wanting to bring onto the show for a while now, so I’m thrilled to finally have her on. And...
Episode 243: Debbie Answers Questions on Remote School & More
I get a lot of questions emailed to me about parenting and supporting our awesome kids, and while I would love to respond to every single one, it’s just not possible or I would spend all of my time replying to emails. So I’ve decided to record periodic solocast...
Episode 242: Roberto Olivardia on Boys, Body Image, and Eating Disorders
This week is a conversation about boys, body image, and eating disorders. I’m excited to bring back to the show Clinical Psychologist Dr Roberto Olivardia for this important and often overlooked topic. Roberto last spoke with us about sleep challenges with...
Episode 241: Mercedes Samudio Talks About Shame Proof Parenting
I don’t think there’s a parent in the world who has never felt shame or guilt for something, whether from their own actions or from the judgement of others, and I’m going to venture that parenting differently wired kids can be a particularly unique minefield of...
Episode 240: Heather Boorman on Gifted and 2e Learners in Covid
This week I’m excited to bring you a conversation about supporting the unique needs of gifted and 2e learners during Covid. My guest is Heather Boorman, a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, author, and advocate who, through her experience as a therapist and...
Episode 239: Dr. Aliza Pressman on Trauma and Resilience in Covid-19
This episode features a powerful and timely conversation on trauma and resilience—a topic I know is weighing heavily on parents’ minds as this pandemic continues to stretch on and we wonder more and more are the kids going to be okay? To bring some perspective...
Episode 238: Dr. Rebecca Branstetter on Pandemic Holiday Survival
This episode features a timely and jam-packed conversation all about supporting our differently wired kids during this unusual holiday pandemic season. I know that so many parents, barely holding themselves and their kids together, are now staring down an...
Episode 237: Dr. Barry Prizant and Dave Finch On Their New Podcast
This week I'm sharing a conversation with Dr Barry Prizant and Dave Finch about their new podcast Uniquely Human, titled after Barry's revolutionary book Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism. Uniquely Human: The Podcast continues the conversation the...
Episode 236: How “The Talk” Can Keep Your Kids Safe Online During Covid
This week I’m bringing back to the podcast sexuality educator and parenting expert Amy Lang for a follow-up conversation about online pornography. I know this is something on many parents’ minds right now, as kids are spending more and more time online during...
Episode 235: Author Micki Boas on Advocating for Dyslexic Students
For this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with advocate and author Micki Boas about dyslexia and the Covid-19 pandemic. I’m excited to be bringing Micki on the podcast because not only is she incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the state of...
Episode 234: David Marcus on the Path to University in the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Fall is typically college application season for high school seniors, but the world is a little upside down right now, and if you are the parent of a high schooler, you and your student likely have many questions about what this all means. To talk us...
Episode 233: Rupa Mehta on Social Emotional Learning & the Subject of Self
This episode features a conversation with teacher, entrepreneur, author, and all-around health advocate, Rupa Mehta, to talk about the importance of social-emotional learning, but with a bit of a twist. Rupa is the founder of the Nalini Method and NaliniKIDS,...
Episode 232: Attorney Catherine Michael on IEPs & 504s During Covid-19
In this episode we’re doing a deep dive into the subject of parental and student rights or, from another perspective, the legal obligation that schools have to provide for a child’s education, and what that means during the Covid-19 pandemic. To talk us through...
Episode 231: Dr. Kristin Neff on the Proven Power of Self-Compassion
I’m excited to bring to you a conversation that every parent needs to hear, and especially parents of differently-wired kids, and especially at this moment in time. The topic is self-compassion and my guest is Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field of...
Episode 230: Janine Halloran on Coping Skills for Kids & Teens
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I sit down with author, speaker, and licensed mental health counselor Janine Halloran for a conversation about coping skills for kids. Janine is the author of the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, the new Coping...
Episode 229: Lisa Van Gemert on Understanding Perfectionism
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, my guest is Lisa Van Gemert, also known as the Gifted Guru, an educator, speaker, former Youth and Education Ambassador for Mensa, and the author of four books, including her latest book, Perfectionism: A Practical...
Episode 228: Inside Understood’s New Digital Tool — Take N.O.T.E.
In this episode, I'm introducing you to a new initiative from Understood.org called Take N.O.T.E.―a simple, free, step-by-step tool to help parents figure out if the struggles they’re seeing in their child might be signs of a learning and thinking difference....
Episode 227: Amelia Bowler Talks About Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Today’s episode covers a topic that is both new to the podcast and often shrouded in confusion and controversy—Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD. To shed some light on this topic, my guest is Amelia Bowler, a writer, teacher, mother, and behavior analyst...
Episode 226: Maria Davis-Pierre on Autism and the Black Community
This week I talk with therapist, coach, speaker, advocate, and author Maria Davis-Pierre. Maria is the founder of Autism in Black, which provides educational and advocacy services to Black parents who have a child on the spectrum, as well as to bring awareness...
Episode 225: ADHD Essentials for Parents, with Brendan Mahan
Today I’m excited to be bringing to the podcast Brendan Mahan, an expert in ADHD and Executive Functioning, and the host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. As a former teacher and school counselor who also has ADHD himself, Brendan brings to the podcast a powerful...
Episode 224: A Guide to Getting Grounded with Parent Coach Sheryl Stoller
We’ve been talking a lot on the podcast about the current pandemic and all the ways it might be affecting our kids, and how to support and help them through it. But today, my fellow parents in the trenches, it’s time to talk about US. I’ve heard from many of...
Episode 223: Parenting Bright Kids Who Struggle in School, with Dewey Rosetti
Today’s episode of the podcast features a conversation with author and youth advocate, Dewey Rosetti. I’m especially excited to bring you this interview because, back in 2003, as a result of her experiences with her own differently wired daughter, Dewey helped found...
Episode 221: Exercise and Mental Health for Kids with ADHD
In this episode, I’m talking with coach, counselor, and author Gabriel Villarreal about the intersection of mental health and exercise for differently wired kids. Gabriel is not just a licensed counselor specializing in ADHD and the owner of LostBoys Strength &...
Episode 220: Meghan Leahy on Why We Should Stop Listening to Experts
This week I talk with Meghan Leahy, a certified parent coach, parenting columnist for The Washington Post, and former school counselor and teacher. As mother to three young children herself, Meghan considers herself to be a “heart-centered parent coach in a...
Episode 215: Dr. Christine Carter on The New Adolescence
This episode is all about the challenge of raising teenagers in today’s world. But it’s not all doom and gloom, I promise! I’m especially excited about this interview, because my guest, Dr. Christine Carter, believes raising teens today need not be something for...
Episode 214: How to Parent a Highly Sensitive Child, with Alane Freund
How to Support & Parent a Highly Sensitive Child, with Alane Freund APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIf your child seems to be “extra” impacted by things—whether it’s light, noise, pain, or even other...
Episode 213: How to Talk to Kids When the World Feels Like a Scary Place
This week I’m talking to the author of the new book When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids, which seems like the exact right book for this exact time in the world. I wanted to have a very...
Episode 212: Fostering Cultures of Respect & Justice in Schools
This episode is a replay from the first year of this show. But it’s such an important conversation for us to be having right now in this moment in time as we as a country, and a world, are confronting issues of race and bias and injustice for people...
Episode 211: Dr. Adele LeFrance on Parenting Scripts for Tough Moments
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Adele Lafrance, a clinical psychologist and research scientist with a passion for helping parents support their kids in a way that is informed by the latest developments in neuroscience. She’s...
Episode 210: Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and Sleep Challenges
This episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast is ALL about sleep! Specifically, sleep challenges in kids with ADHD. My guest is Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at Harvard Medical School, who specializes in the treatment of ADHD, OCD,...
Episode 209: Blake Boles Asks Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School
During this time of global school upheaval, I’m bringing back to the podcast self-directed learning advocate Blake Boles. Blake is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures, the host of the Off-Trail Learning podcast, and the author of several books on...
Episode 208: Trauma & Social Isolation in the Time of COVID-19
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m bringing you an important conversation about social isolation and differently wired kids during the Covid-19 pandemic. My guest is Dr. Nicole Tetreault, a neuroscientist and author with a special interest in...
Episode 207: Dr. Tina Payne Bryson on Showing Up for Our Kids
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson on the Power of Showing Up for Our Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest is psychotherapist and author Tina Payne Bryson, the co-author (with Dr. Dan Siegel) of the...
Episode 206: Amanda Morin on Why We Need Empathy Now More Than Ever
This episode is all about empathy—something that has come up many, many times on this show, but somehow in over 200 episodes, we have never had an entire episode devoted to empathy as a topic. So I’d say it’s about time, and there is no better person to talk...
Episode 205: Jennifer Cook on Asperkids, Girls on the Spectrum, and More
In this episode, my guest is autism advocate, speaker, and prolific author Jennifer Cook. Since being identified as being on the autism spectrum in 2011, in conjunction with all three of her children, Jennifer has become a powerful voice in the world of autism...
Episode 204: Laurie Berkner on Inclusivity & Connecting Through Music
Laurie Berkner on Inclusivity & Connecting Through Music APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERLaurie Berkner, my guest for this episode has been called "the undisputed queen of kindie rock," and I admit to...
Episode 203: Dr. Chris Kearney Talks About School Refusal
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, my guest is Dr. Chris Kearney, Chair of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. and the Director of the UNLV Child School Refusal and Anxiety Disorders Clinic. Yes, you read that right, there is an...
Episode 202: Dr. Dan Peters Discusses the Teen Years & Prepping for Launch
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m bringing back Dr. Dan Peters, a psychologist, author, Executive Director of the Summit Center, co-founder of the Parent Footprint Awareness Training, and one of my favorite people to talk with about all things...
Special Episode: Executive Functioning Considerations in the Pandemic
Last week, executive function coach Seth Perler and I did a Facebook live on the Tilt Together page to talk about how we can manage and support our kids' executive functioning development during this unusual time of "home education" during the coronavirus...
Episode 201: Author Amanda Stern on Growing Up with a Panic Disorder
In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking with Amanda Stern, whose new memoir Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life has recently impacted me in a big way. I met Amanda at the Shift Your Thinking Conference in Toronto last fall, where she shared her...
Solocast on Parenting Differently Wired Kids Through a Pandemic
About Debbie: Debbie Reber, MA, is a parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and the founder of Tilt Parenting. A regular contributor to Psychology Today and ADDitude Magazine, Debbie’s newest book is Differently Wired: The Parents’...
Episode 200: Body-Positive Parenting with Zoë Bisbing and Leslie Bloch
This week, we’re diving into the topic of body image issues and disordered eating, something I’ve been looking to cover for some time now and an important topic for ALL parents, but with some special considerations for parents raising differently wired kids....
A Special Episode on Parenting in the Age of the Coronavirus
Last night, I participated in an important webinar (March 15, 2020) all about parenting in the age of coronavirus. The webinar got put together pretty quickly…yesterday early afternoon I was on a call with Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult,...
Episode 199: Raising Good Humans with Hunter Clarke-Fields
For this episode, I sat down with mindfulness mentor Hunter Clarke-Fields, host of the Mindful Mama podcast and author of the book Raising Good Humans, for a conversation about the benefits of mindfulness for parents. I love Hunter’s empathetic and...
Episode 198: How to Handle It When School Isn’t Working
This episode is a special “reverse interview,” featuring a conversation between myself and Debbie Steinberg Kuntz, founder of Bright & Quirky, and host of the Bright & Quirky Summit. Debbie invited me to be a part of the summit to do a deep dive on the...
Episode 197: Dayna Abraham Helps Parents Calm the Chaos
My guest this week is Dayna Abraham, founder of the popular blog Lemon Lime Adventures and author of The Superkids Activity Guide to Conquering Every Day. As a former teacher and as a differently wired mom of a differently wired kiddo, Dayna is passionate about...
Episode 196: Dr. Donna Geffner on Auditory Processing Disorders
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Donna Geffner, a speech-language pathologist and audiologist, and renowned expert on Audio Processing Disorder. Dr. Geffner is the author of 5 books and over 300 publications on Auditory...
Episode 195: The Conscious Discipline Methodology, with Dr. Becky Bailey
The Conscious Discipline Methodology, with Dr. Becky Bailey APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERThis week's episode is a deep dive into the Conscious Discipline philosophy. And my guest is the woman who originated...
Episode 194: Educator Jason Allen on Differently Wired Students of Color
This week I talk with Jason Allen, an Atlanta-based teacher, blogger, and community advocate with a passionate drive to improve education for Black boys, as well as for increasing the number of Black male educators in schools. One of my goals for the podcast...
Episode 193: Filmmaker Chris Baier Helps Families Get Unstuck from OCD
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m bringing you a conversation with writer and filmmaker Chris Baier, whose experience as the parent of a teen with with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder inspired him to produce the film UNSTUCK: an OCD kids movie. ...
Episode 192: Dr. Karen Wilson Knowing When Your Child is Ready for School
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, my guest is Dr. Karen Wilson, a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. I’ve brought Karen on the show to talk about...
Episode 190: Big Minds Micro-School & Educating 2e Kids, with Melanie Hayes
My guest this week is Dr. Melanie Hayes, an expert in gifted education and the founder of Big Minds, a micro-school designed for twice-exceptional learners. Dr. Hayes holds a master’s in gifted education, a doctorate in educational leadership with a focus on...
Epiosde 188: Nurturing Creativity to Help Children Thrive, with Terry Roberts
This week we’re looking to the future! My guest is Dr. Terry Roberts, a lifelong teacher, educational reformer, and novelist, whose book The New Smart: How Nurturing Creativity Will Help Children Thrive seeks to answer the questions: who will prosper in the...
Episode 187: Debbie Reber & Seth Perler Talk to Teachers and School Administrators
In this special episode, I’m bringing you an honest, deep-diving conversation about the current state of education for differently wired children. Or more to the point: what isn't working and why? And who better to have this conversation with than our favorite...
Episode 186: Samantha Cotterill On Her Children’s Book Series, Little Senses
In this week’s episode, I’m interviewing Samantha Cotterill, a children’s book illustrator and the author of the book series Little Senses, a collection of books especially for kids on the autism spectrum and/or with sensory issues. When Samantha first reached...
Episode 185: Eileen Devine Talks About Pre-Natal Drug & Alcohol Exposure in Kids
My guest this week is Eileen Devine, a neurobehavioral therapist and coach who specializes in supporting parents of children with brain-based differences. And in this episode, we’ll be talking specifically about the brain differences and challenges resulting...
Episode 184: Navigating Health, Education, & Insurance Systems
My guest for this episode is Wendy Besmann, the founder and creative content director of the Get There Project, which is aimed at helping families raising differently wired kids be more informed and confident in mapping out a path for the challenges, especially...
Episode 183: Jess Sherman on Nutrition, Mood, Behavior, & Health
Today’s episode is all about nutrition — specifically, the connection between our child’s nutrition and their brain, mood, behavior, and overall health. I really love my guest’s, nutritionist Jess Sherman, perspective on this topic. I know the topic of...
Episode 182: Autism and Neurodiversity Support Specialist Kristy Forbes
My guest this week is autism and neurodiversity support specialist Kristy Forbes of In Tune Pathways. Kristy is the parent of four autistic children, and has an abundance of emotional, practical, and lived experience both working with and raising...
Episode 181: Zach Morris & Supporting Children Through Difficult Times
Today I’m bringing back to the show one of my favorite guests, Zach Morris. Zach is the executive director and development of curriculum and instruction at LEARN Inc. a non-for-profit school in Missoula, Montana, and has been on the show twice before—once to...
Episode 180: Susan Stiffelman on Parenting Without Power Struggles
I am so happy to be sharing with you one a powerful conversation with my friend Susan Stiffelman. Susan, who is a family and marriage counselor, a psychotherapist, and a former teacher, is a wonderfully supportive presence in the parenting space. At the heart...
Episode 179: 12-Year-Old Rylan on Growing up with Tourettes & Autism
This is a unique episode as it’s a mother / son conversation about what it's like to grow up with Tourette’s and autism. My guests are Gwen Vogelgang and her son, Rylan. Gwen and Rylan have teamed up to write a one-of-a-kind picture book called If I Squeeze...
Episode 178: The Davidson Institute on Educating Profoundly Gifted Children
This week we are going to be exploring profound giftedness. I’ve done a few podcasts about giftedness as a neurodifference in the past, and I’ve certainly talked a lot about twice exceptionalities, but today I wanted to explore those children who are considered...
Episode 177: Parenting the New Teen with Dr. John Duffy
We are going to be talking about the experience of today’s kids and teens, and what’s different for them, and consequently, what has to be different for us as their parents and caregivers. Because as my guest, Dr. John Duffy explains, we truly can’t relate to...
Episode 176: Dr. Jill Emanuele on Handling Sibling Challenges
I’m excited to be bringing you a show on the topic I probably get requested the most—how to manage the dynamic between siblings, specifically when one or more siblings is neurodivergent and the other (or more than one) is neurotypical. When I was prepping for...
Episode 175: Kathryn Haydon Talks About Creatively Parenting
In this episode, we're going to get creative. Specifically, we’re talking about why it's crucial to our well-being and that of our differently wired children that we identify and exercise our own creative strengths. To talk about this I’m bringing back to the...
TPP 174: Victoria Biggs Shares Her Story of Being Dyspraxic
Today's episode is about dyspraxia, a developmental disorder which is most often associated with challenges related to motor coordination but is also often marked by disorganization, clumsiness and poor short-term memory. My guest, Victoria Biggs, knows...
Episode 173: Dr. Melissa Neff on Pathological Demand Avoidance
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children? With Dr. Melissa Neff APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERThis episode is a deep dive into pathological demand avoidance in children (also known as PDA), which is...
Episode 172: Understanding and Navigating the Parent-Teacher Relationship
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with Becca Wertheim, a second-grade teacher at an inclusion school in North Carolina. What I hear from so many parents in the TiLT community is that navigating the world of school is one of the...
Episode 169: Colleen Kessler and Homeschooling Gifted Children
If you have a gifted or 2e child that maybe you’re homeschooling or you’re considering homeschooling, you may already know about my guest for this episode, Colleen Kessler. Colleen is a mom, teacher, author, speaker and founder of the website Raising Lifelong...
Episode 168: Speech Pathologist Sherri Cawn on Communication Disorders
My guest this week is Sherri Cawn, a speech language pathologist who has specialized in the assessment and treatment of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children with developmental challenges for over 38 years. Sherri has incredible experience as well as a...
Episode 167: Dr. Rita Eichenstein Offers Hope for Parents of Atypical Children
Today my guest is Dr. Rita Eichenstein, a licensed psychologist who specializes in pediatric neuropsychological assessments and parent training skills. Rita’s areas of expertise include learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, autism spectrum, gifted...
Episode 166: Occupational Therapist Allie Ticktin Discusses the Power of Play
This episode is all about PLAY. We know that play is the language of preschoolers and that for young children it can be the key to learning, but play is also an powerful tool for supporting differently wired children of any age in developing skills, processing...
Episode 165: Stories of People Discovering Their Neurodivergence as Adults
This episode is the second in a two-part series about parents who are diagnosed with some kind of neurodifference as adults, and often as a result of discovering their child’s neurodivergence. If you haven’t heard it yet, in last week’s episode, I talked with...
Episode 164: Supporting Adults Newly Identified as Differently Wired
This episode is the first of a special two-part series that I’ve been working on for some time. About two years ago, I did an episode of the podcast with Dr. Melissa Neff, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment of ADHD, depression,...
Episodes 163: Dr. Mark Bertin on Resilience, EF, and Mindfulness
My guest this week is Dr. Mark Bertin, a developmental pediatrician who specializes in the promotion of child development and developmental disorders such as ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. Mark is also the author of The Family ADHD Solution, Mindful...
Episode 162: Summer Camp Success for Differently Wired Kids
This week's episode is about a rite of passage for many kids—summer camp. I know from personal experience that summer camp can have many benefits for our kids, and I also know that it’s not always easy to find the best fit or to prepare our kids for what to...
Episode 161: Dr. Devon MacEachron on “What’s Next?” After Diagnosis
This week I'm bringing back to the podcast Dr. Devon MacEachron, a New York-based psychologist specializing in assessment and educational planning for gifted and twice-exceptional learners. The last time Devon was on the show, we talked about the assessment...
Episode 160: J.O. Oliver on Being a Differently-Wired, Stay-at-Home Dad
My guest today is Jonathan Oliver, who goes by the name of JO. JO is a personal development coach, motivational speaker, author, and a coach for stay at home fathers. After struggling greatly through his school years, JO was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD as...
Episode 159: Inside The Flex School with Founder Jacqui Byrne
My guest this week is an educator, the founder of the Flex School, and a fellow mama of several differently wired kids that I’m proud to call a friend, Jacqui Byrne. If you haven’t heard of Flex School before, it’s a unique learning network for gifted and twice...
Episode 158: The Self-Driven Child with William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
I am thrilled to be sharing this conversation with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of the fantastic, game changing book, The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives. And I wanted to give you a...
Episode 157: Eric Karlan on Navigating the College Application Process
This is an important episode for listeners with kids in middle school or high school who are looking to go on to university, because we’re going to be talking about college admissions. I’ve done a few episodes in the past touching upon post-secondary education,...
Episode 156: Worried About Your Child’s Video Gaming? Here’s How to Make Peace
Worried About Your Child's Video Gaming? Here's How to Make Peace, with Eric Lanigan APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Are you worried about your child's video gaming habits? If so, here's interesting...
Episode 155: An Inside Look at Landmark College for Neurodiverse Students
In this episode I'm talking with Dr. Manju Banerjee, the Vice President of Educational Research and Innovation at Landmark College, one of the only accredited colleges in the United States designed exclusively for students who learn differently, including...
TPP 154: Dr. Mona Delahooke Looks Beyond Challenging Behaviors
This episode is one of those powerful, deep conversations that will likely leave you seeing and thinking about your child differently. My guest is Dr. Mona Delahooke, a clinical and consulting pediatric psychologist specializing in supporting children and...
TPP 153: Casey O’Roarty on Calming the Drama in Our Homes
Casey O'Roarty of Joyful Courage on How to Calm the Drama at Home APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today I’m bringing back to the podcast a guest who has much goodness to offer our community, Casey O’Roarty,...
Episode 152: Jordan Shapiro on His New Book “The New Childhood”
My guest this week is Jordan Shapiro, PhD, a world-renowned thought-leader on global policy, education, game-based learning and parenting in the 21st Century. Jordan is a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow...
Episode 151: Laura Lemle Shares Her Daughter’s Journey with NVLD
Today we are talking about nonverbal learning disorder, or NVLD, a disorder which is usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial and social skills. Whereas most learning disorders involve...
Episode 150: Heather Turgeon & Julie Wright On Parenting Dilemmas
This week I’m talking with two guests — Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright, psychotherapists, partners at The Happy Sleeper, and co-authors of the new book, Now Say This: The Right Words to Solve Every Parenting Dilemma. Heather and Julie have a lot of...
Episode 149: Kelly Hirt Shares Strategies for “Boosting” 2e Kids
My guest today is Kelly Hirt, a full-time working elementary school teacher in the public school system who also happens to homeschool her own child. Since she bridges the worlds of being both an educator of young children and raising / homeschooling a...
Episode 148: Advocating for School Success for Kids with Learning Disabilities
In this episode we're doing a deep dive into the subject of advocacy, specifically, advocating for our unique learners in school. To talk us through this subject is former educator and now current special needs advocate Rich Weinfeld. Rich, and the 25...
Episode 147: Simone Davies on Montessori and Differently Wired Kids
This week I'm bringing back to the podcast my dear friend, fellow parent, Montessori educator, and now author, Simone Davies. Simone runs a Montessori playgroup in Amsterdam called Jacaranda Tree and is the woman behind The Montessori Notebook—online...
Episode 146: Blake Boles on Unschooling and Self-Directed Learning
What is Unschooling and Self-Directed Learning? Blake Boles Explains APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest this week is Blake Boles, the self-directed learning advocate behind Unschool Adventures and...
TPP 145: Helping Coaches Understand Differently Wired Athletes
What Coaches Need to Understand About Their Differently Wired Athletes APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER If you have a differently wired child who is athletic and/or is into sports, this episode is for you....
Episode 144: Dr. Sharon Saline On What Our ADHD Kids Wish We Knew
It’s been a while since I’ve done a show focused primarily on ADD/ADHD and this is a really powerful one. My guest is Dr. Sharon Saline, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families who are...
TPP 143: TiLT Founder Debbie Reber Shares Her Best Self-Care Strategies
This is one of only a few solocast episodes I’ve made over the past several years, but I wanted to talk one-on-one with you about self-care. If you’ve read my book or regularly listen to this show, you know I am a big proponent of self-care—I don’t think it's...
Episode 142: Kayce Hughlett’s Journey of Her ADHD Son’s Drug Use
Author Kayce Hughlett's Shares the Journey of Her ADHD Son's Drug Use APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This episode features is a powerful, heartfelt conversation that I’m honored to share with you. My...
Episode 141: Debbie Steinberg Kuntz on Bright & Quirky Kids
In this episode I’m talking with Debbie Steinberg Kuntz, the woman behind Positive Impact Family coaching and therapy practice and the Bright & Quirky Child Online Summit. Debbie is a licensed marriage and family therapist, parent coach, speaker,...
Episode 140: Julie Lythcott-Haims on Helping Differently Wired Teens Launch
Julie Lythcott-Haims on Helping Differently Wired Teens Launch APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest for this episode is the brilliant Julie Lythcott-Haims. Julie is one of those guests I’ve been...
Episode 139: Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on Redefining Giftedness and Intelligence
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on Redefining Giftedness and Intelligence APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I’m kicking off the new year with an interview with someone who I’ve had the honor of getting to know over...
Episode 138: Debbie’s TEDx Talk on Differently Wired Kids and More
This isn’t a typical podcast episode, but I had a few things I wanted to share during this month-long break in December, so I’m just popping in to your podcast player for a few minutes. In this mini-solocast, I share an update on our family’s...
Episode 137: Using Technology to Support Learning Differences
This week I’m talking with Susan Shenk, an occupational therapist, the founder of Shift Your Thinking LD, the CEO of Technology & Tools for Kids, and the author of Beyond OK: From Invisible to Invincible. Susan has worked as an Occupational...
Episode 136: KJ Dell’Antonia on How to Be a Happier Parent
In this week's episode, I’m talking with KJ Dell’Antonia, a mom of four, the former editor of the New York Times’ Motherlode column, and the author of the new book, How to Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life and Loving (Almost) Every...
Episode 134: How Fathers Can Be The Dad Their Child Needs
This week I’m talking with family and marriage therapist and the author of Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots, Jeremy Schneider. In our conversation, we are going to get into how dads can be the parent their differently wired child needs. I wanted to briefly...
Episode 133: College Application Strategies for Differently Wired Students
If your child is in middle or high school and you know that their going to college or university is in the cards down the road, this is a must-listen to episode. My guest is Marisa Meddin, the founder of Talk College to Me, a resource for parents who...
Episode 132: A Conversation with “The G Word” Filmmaker Marc Smolowitz
This episode is about the state of giftedness in today’s kids, as seen through the lens of independent filmmaker Marc Smolowitz. Marc runs an award-winning,San Francisco-based production company called 13th Gen, and one of his newest projects is a film...
Episode 131: Alfie Kohn On Practicing Unconditional Parenting
Alfie Kohn On Practicing Unconditional Parenting APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIf you read my book Differently Wired, you may remember I share a story about a book that completely shifted my thinking about...
Episode 130: Julie Skolnick on Supporting 2e Kids In Traditional Schools
This week I’m talking with Julie Skolnick, the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, an organization with a mission of empowering parents, educators, and professionals to bring out the best and raise self esteem in their twice exceptional (2e) children,...
Episode 128: Devorah Heitner on Helping Kids Thrive in Their Digital World
Dr. Devorah Heitner on the Pros & Cons of "Managing" Our Kids' Screen Time APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This weeks' episode is a must-listen to if your child uses technology and screens of any sort...
Episode 127: Inside TECA—Twice Exceptional Children’s Advocacy
There are many aspects to running TiLT and making this podcast that I love, and one of them is introducing the TiLT community to helpful resources that have the potential to improve the quality of their family’s lives. I’m happy to be dedicating this...
Episode 126: Deb Douglas on Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners
This week we are going to be talking about the G word, specifically how to help gifted kids become their own best self-advocates. To talk about this with us, my guest is Deb Douglas, the founder of GT Carpe Diem and the author of The Gifted Kids Guide to...
Episode 124: Seth Perler on Helping Kids Work Through Resistance
This week is another special episode with our favorite renegade teacher turned executive functioning coach and education coach, Seth Perler. If you listened to last week’s episode, you know that Seth and Asher sat down for a conversation about resistance in a...
Episode 123: Seth Perler Talks with Asher About Resistance
I’m excited to be bringing back to the show a listener favorite for two back-to-back episodes—renegade teacher turned executive functioning coach and education coach Seth Perler. Seth and I are trying something new for these two episodes as we tackle a...
Episode 122: Debbie and Derin on Their Parenting Journey (Part 2)
I get a lot of questions from parents about how to get a partner more involved or engaged in what’s happening with their differently wired kids. Many of these emails I get talk about partners who are checked-out, don’t know how to relate to their...
Episode 121: A Conversation with Elisheva Schwartz of The Dyslexia Quest
In this week's episode, I’m talking with Elisheva Schwartz, a dyslexia researcher, mother, wife, intelligence re-definer, and host of The Dyslexia Quest podcast. Elisheva is on a mission to empower the dyslexic community to fully understand both the strengths...
Episode 120: Back-to-School with Understood’s Amanda Morin
This week's episode is a special back-to-school episode to help families prepare for easing into the coming school year with as much confidence and serenity as possible. I’m grateful to be joined by Amanda Morin, a writer, parent advocate, a former educator,...
Episode 119: Working Through Math Struggles for Differently Wired Kids
As we are getting into that back-to-school time, I wanted to talk about one subject that can be challenging for many children, but can be particularly tricky for a lot of differently wired kids. Yes that’s right … I’m talking about math. If you are a long time...
Episode 118: Michelle Gale Talks About Mindfulness and Kids
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, my guest is corporate mindfulness teacher, author, and speaker Michelle Gale. Michelle is author of the book Mindful Parenting in a Messy World and is the host of the Mindful Parenting in a Messy World podcast,...
Episode 117: Angela Pruess on Supporting Children’s Fledgling Self-Regulation
Angela Pruess on Helping Our Children Become Better at Self-Regulation APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This week’s episode features a conversation with Angela Pruess, a licensed clinical therapist and mom...
Episode 116: Psychologist Dr. Dan Peters on Parenting with Intention and Purpose
Psychologist Dr. Dan Peters on Parenting with Intention and Purpose APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERMy guest this week is Dr. Dan Peters, a licensed psychologist, author, co-founder and Executive Director of...
Episode 114: Ending the “Picky Eater Battles” with Differently Wired Kids
In this episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, I’m talking with Jennifer Scribner, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and the author of the new book, From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please. How to Get Your Kid to Eat New Foods, End Picky Eating Forever, and...
Episode 113: Dawn Huebner on Helping Children Who Worry Too Much
Psychologist Dr. Dawn Huebner on Helping Children Who Worry Too Much APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER I’m very excited to be talking with psychologist, parent coach, and prolific author Dawn Huebner. One...
Episode 112: Differently Wired is Here! Special Book Release Episode
It's a book! It's a book! This week is a special BOOK RELEASE EPISODE where I finally get to say DIFFERENTLY WIRED IS HERE! I asked my dear friend, and TiLT Parenting Podcast editor, Donna Bardsley to interview me for this episode. Donna and I met...
Episode 111: Katherine Reynolds Lewis on The Good News About Bad Behavior
Katherine Reynolds Lewis on The Good News About Bad Behavior APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn week's podcast episode, we're talking about bad behavior. Specifically, The Good News About Bad...
Episode 110: A Conversation with 13-year-old Asher About Education
For those of you who are newer to the podcast, when I launched this show a little over two years ago, Asher and I recorded Kids POV episodes, or what Asher referred to as the "Asher Special Episodes," together every couple of weeks. In fact, we’ve...
Episode 109: Jonathan Fields on How to Live a Good Life
While most weeks the TiLT Parenting Podcast features parenting experts and coaches doing work specifically relating to raising children or differently wired, my guest today is an expert on life...specifically how to live a good life. I’m talking about Jonathan...
Episode 108: Gender Noncomformity and Differently Wired Kids
Dr. Laura Anderson on Gender Nonconformity and Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, we’re going to be diving into a topic I’ve been looking to...
Episode 106: Author and Parent Educator Julie King on Sibling Dynamics
If you are the parent of more than one child, neurotypical or atypical, this is an episode you are definitely going to want to listen to. I get requests for topics from listeners all the time (which, by the way, is great...please keep them coming!),...
Episode 105: Zach Morris on Children, Flexible Thinking, and World-View Transformation
Zach Morris on Children, Flexible Thinking, and World-View Transformation APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERThis episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast features a conversation about children and flexible thinking...
Episode 104: The Power of Movement, Dance, and the Mind/Body Connection
This episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast features a conversation with licensed clinical psychologist and board certified dance/movement therapist, Dr. Lori Baudino. Dr. Baudino provides therapeutic support to assist parents in understanding, handling, and...
Episode 103: Margaret Webb On Getting Through Difficult Moments
If you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, today’s guest will be no stranger to you. I’ve asked parent coach Margaret Webb to come back on the show, because I wanted to have a very real, honest, and helpful conversation about how to handle those...
Episode 102: Sex Educator Amy Lang Gets Real About Kids and Pornography
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m bringing back to the podcast sexuality educator and parenting expert Amy Lang for a follow-up conversation about something we all have to think about and address at some point in our child’s life, but many of...
Episode 101: Show Creator Angela Santomero on Her Book “Preschool Clues”
On this episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, I'm bringing back my dear friend, former colleague, and preschool television show creator, executive producer, writer, and show runner, Angela Santomero. Angela is the creator many popular television...
Episode 100: 100th Episode Special with TiLT Founder Debbie Reber
Today we're celebrating a major milestone: This is episode 100! And to mark the occasion, I’m doing things a little differently. I’ve decided to record a solocast so I can have a conversation with you…like a couple of friends talking over a...
Episode 99: Barry Prizant Talks About His Book “Uniquely Human”
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I have a powerful and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Barry Prizant, one of the world’s leading authorities on autism. Barry is recognized as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches for...
Episode 98: Tom Ropelewski Talks About His Films About 2e Kids
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m excited to share with you a conversation I recently had with filmmaker Tom Ropelewski. Tom is the director of the highly acclaimed documentary 2e: Twice Exceptional, which came out in 2015, and he’s currently...
Episode 97: A “Masterclass” in Executive Functioning with Seth Perler (Part 2 of 2)
Today's episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast s a continuation of last week’s episode with executive functioning coach Seth Perler, which was so packed full of information (and also so long) that I had to break it up into two separate episodes, which...
Episode 96: A “Masterclass” in Executive Functioning with Seth Perler (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m bringing back a previous guest, executive functioning coach Seth Perler, for a two-part series in which Seth shares with us the exact approach he uses with students he works with when helping them...
Episode 95: Writer Anya Kamenetz on The Art of Screen Time
In today's episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I'm tackling a topic that's highly relevant to parents raising atypical kids, if not near and dear—screen time. My guest is Anya Kamenetz, mother of two, writer and digital education correspondent for NPR...
Episode 94: Social Thinking and Differently Wired Kids, with Michelle Garcia Winner
Social Thinking and Differently Wired Kids, with Michelle Garcia Winner APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERWhat exactly does "social thinking" mean? This episodes features a conversation with speech language...
Episode 93: A Talk with ADHD & Autism Parent Coach Penny Williams
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, my guest is Penny Williams, author of the book Boy Without Instructions: Surviving the Learning Curve of Parenting a Child with ADHD, as well The Insiders Guide to ADHD, and What To Expect When Parenting a Child...
Episode 92: 13-Year Old Asher Talks About Deep Areas of Interests
If you’re a long-time listener of the show, you may have noticed that I’m not releasing "Asher episodes" as frequently as I used to. Now that Asher is fully leaning into his teenage-hood, things are changing a bit here, so I’m giving him lots of space and...
Episode 91: Steve Silberman Talks About His Book “Neurotribes”
Steve Silberman on the Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest this week is Steve Silberman, an award-winning science writer who authored the 2015 book...
Episode 90: An Interview with Dr. Dan Siegel
An Interview with Dr. Dan Siegel on Developing a "Yes" Brain APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERI'm thrilled to share an interview with Dr. Dan Siegel, an internationally recognized educator, practicing child...
Episode 89: The Truth About IEPs & Accommodations in College, with Elizabeth Hamblet
The Truth About IEPs & Accommodations in College, with Elizabeth Hamblet APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERHave you ever wondered if your child can have an IEP and/or accommodations in college? My guest...
Episode 88: Jessica Lahey Talks About the Gifts of Failure for Our Kids
Jessica Lahey Talks About the Gifts of Failure for Differently Wired Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER My guest for this week’s episode of the podcast is Jessica Lahey, an educator, writer, and...
Episode 86: Dr. Mike Postma of SENG on the Plight of Gifted and 2e Kids
Dr. Mike Postma on the Plight of Gifted & 2e (Twice Exceptional) Children APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today we are doing a deep dive into the world of gifted and 2e children, with Dr. Mike Postma....
Episode 85: A Conversation with Executive Functioning Coach Seth Perler
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m talking with executive functioning coach Seth Perler. Seth helps struggling students navigate a crazy educational landscape and specializes in executive function and twice-exceptional / 2e kids. This was a...
Episode 84: Karen Young of Hey Sigmund Talks About Anxiety in Kids
Karen Young of Hey, Sigmund Talks About Anxiety in Kids APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this week's episode I'm talking with the founder of the popular psychology website Hey Sigmund, Karen Young about...
Episode 83: A Conversation with Melissa Wardy About Raising Anxious Kids
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with fellow parent-in-the-trenches, Melissa Wardy. Melissa is the author of the book Redefining Girly, How Parents Can Fight the Stereotyping and Sexualizing of Girlhood, from Birth to Tween, and is the founder and...
Episode 82: Dr. Gail Saltz Talks About the Strengths of Neurodiversity
Dr. Gail Saltz Talks About the Strengths of Neurodiversity APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERFor this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist, speaker, podcaster, media commentator, and an...
Episode 81: How to Parent Angry and Explosive Children, with Dr. Ross Greene
How to Parent Angry and Explosive Children, with Dr. Ross Greene APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERThis week I'm excited to be bringing to the show Dr. Ross Greene, an expert in explosive children. Dr. Greene is...
Episode 80: 13-year-old Asher Answers Listeners’ Questions
This week's podcast episode is an "Asher Special," in which Asher answers listener questions. In our conversation, we talk about everything from how Asher feels about having ADHD and what helped him get through the difficult transition of moving abroad when...
Episode 79: Coach & Author Andrea Owen On Raising Her Differently-Wired Son
This episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast features a conversation with a dear friend of mine and fellow mom-in-the-trenches, Andrea Owen. Andrea and I met many years ago through our advocacy work on behalf of teens and young women, and since then, Andrea’s...
Episode 78: Changemaker Jess Weiner on Becoming a Successful Advocate
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m talking with a dear friend and mentor of mine, Jess Weiner. Jess is a CEO, author, podcaster, and cultural changemaker who’s been working in the business of empowerment for more than twenty years. Jess...
Episode 77: Peter Shankman of Faster Than Normal on the Gifts of ADHD
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...
Episode 76: Sensory Processing Disorder in Children, with Carol Kranowitz
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m talking with the fabulous Carol Kranowitz, the author of many books on sensory processing disorder, including The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up…
Episode 75: Julie Neale Talks About Her Mother’s Quest to Live an E.P.I.C. Life
his episode of the podcast features a conversation with Julie Lieberman Neale, a life and leadership coach, the founder of the Mother’s Quest podcast and community, and the mother of two differently-wired boys…
Episode 74: Child Decoded — A “Manual” for Parents of Differently-Wired Kids
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Robin McEvoy, one of the co-authors of the new book Child Decoded: Unlocking Complex Issues in Your Child’s Learning, Behavior, or Attention. I’m excited to bring this …
Episode 73: Whole-Person Learning and Differently Wired Students
In this episode of the TiLT parenting podcast, 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…
Episode 72: Debbie Talks About Her Homeschooling Curriculum and Schedule
Homeschooling 2e Children — Debbie Shares Her Curriculum & Schedule APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER This is the third installment in a series of solocasts specifically about homeschooling 2e children....
Episode 70: Parental Burnout—What It Is and How to Recover From It
Are You a Burned Out Parent? Neil Brown Talks About Coping with Parental Burnout APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I bring back to the show Neil Brown, a...
Episode 69: Asher Talks About His Experience at Summer Camp
A few months ago, Asher and I recorded an episode about the upcoming summer camps he was getting ready for, especially Space Camp. In that episode, Asher shared how he worked with his therapist over the spring to prep for tricky situations he predicted...
Episode 68: The Truth About Video Games and Your Child’s Well-Being
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I speak with Dr. Rachel Kowert, an independent research consultant and author the book A Parent’s Guide to Video Games: The Essential Guide to Understanding How Video Games Impact Your Child's Physical, Social,...
Episode 67: One Mother’s Story of Raising a 2e Daughter with LDs
This week on the TiLT Parenting Podcast my guest is Tia Smith, a former business executive and current in-the-trenches mom of three, including at least one differently-wired child, her twelve-year-old twice-exceptional daughter who has several processing...
Episode 66: Allison Carmen on Finding Peace in Uncertainty
This episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Allison Carmen, a life coach and business consultant and the author of The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times. I discovered Allison and her work while doing...
Episode 65: Bringing Clarity Into Your Home, Spaces, and Life, with Lisa Viscardi
Bringing Clarity Into Your Home, Spaces, and Life, with Lisa Viscardi APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERThis episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast is all about getting organized—specifically organizing our...
Episode 64: A Single Mom’s Story of Taking a Leap of Faith
This episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Brandi Stephens, a singe mom raising an autistic daughter who's made some bold choices in her life. In the coming months, I’ll be bringing more episodes featuring parents in the...
Episode 61: Dr. Robyn Silverman on Nurturing Our Kids’ Character
Dr. Robyn Silverman on Nurturing Our Kids' Character and Character Strengths APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I’m bringing to you a conversation with the fantastic...
Episode 60: Dr. Melissa Neff on the Assessment Process for Kids
Episode 60: Dr. Melissa Neff on the Assessment Process for Neurodivergent Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode, I talk with Dr. Melissa Neff, a licensed clinical psychologist in private...
Episode 59: Asher Talks About How He’s Prepping for Summer Camp
In this Kid's POV Special episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, Asher and I talk all about that rite of passage for millions of children around the world—sleep away camp. This summer, Asher is going to a sleep away camp for the second time in his life. The...
Episode 58: Jill Goetz Shares Best Practices for Keeping Our Kids Safe
Today's episode features a conversation with Jill Goetz, the owner and Early Child Education Specialist at Savvy Parents Safe Kids, a company with a mission of helping parents learn how to talk with their kids about safety and their safety needs. Jill walks...
Episode 57: Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Support Atypical Kids
Today's episode of the podcast features a conversation with Giselle Marzo Segura, a designer, teacher, mentor, writer and solutions thinker based in Miami, Florida, who is also the parent of a differently-wired daughter. As a result of her journey with her daughter,...
Episode 56: A Conversation About Parenting a Differently-Wired Child
This is another one of those "very special Brady episodes," in that I’m bringing my husband Derin onto the show for a super honest, super vulnerable conversation between the two of us about our journey as a couple navigating parenting a differently-wired...
Episode 55: Dr. Devon MacEachron on Supporting 2e Learners
Dr. Devon MacEachron on Supporting 2e, or Twice-Exceptional, Learners APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this week's episode, I'm talking with Dr. Devon MacEachron, a clinician, researcher, author, and speaker...
Episode 53: Debbie and Asher’s TiLT Parenting One-Year Anniversary Special!
Today’s episode is a very special episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast because this is our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! For today, rather than do an interview or tackle a big topic, Asher and I wanted to sit down and talk with you about what’s happened...
Episode 52: Nutritionist Jill Castle with the Facts About ADHD and Nutrition
Nutritionist Jill Castle with the Facts About ADHD and Nutrition in Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER For this episode about ADHD and nutrition, I spoke with one of America’s leading experts in the...
Episode 51: Asher and Debbie Talk About Handling Parent-Child Conflict
12 year-old Asher and Debbie Talk About Handling Parent-Child Conflict APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER Today’s episode is a Kid’s POV Special episode featuring another conversation with 12-year-old Asher....
Episode 50: Celi Trépanier on the Benefits of Homeschooling Gifted Children
Celi Trépanier on the Benefits of Homeschooling Gifted Children APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHEREver considered homeschooling your gifted children? My guest, educator, author, and blogger Celi Trepanier,...
Episode 49: Setting Up Your Home to Support Your Child’s Growth
Simone Davies on Setting Up Your Home to Support Your Child's Growth APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode of Tilt Parenting, I bring back to the show Simone Davies, a Montessori teacher and...
Episode 48: Debbie Reber Talks About Her Transition to Homeschool
Debbie Reber Talks About Her Transition to Homeschool APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERToday is another special solocast episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast—which basically means that rather than have a...
Episode 47: The Connection Between Creativity and Neurodiversity
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I sit down with creativity expert Kathryn Haydon to talk about the strong correlation between creativity and neurodiversity, especially giftedness. After working in the classroom as a teacher, Kathryn recognized the...
Episode 46: Anders Ronnau Talks About How He’s Transforming ADHD
Coach Anders Ronnau Talks About How He's Transforming ADHD APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, I talk with Anders Ronnau, a master coach, hypnotherapist, trainer,...
Episode 45: 12-year-old Asher Answers Listeners’ Questions
Our "Kid's POV" special podcast episodes featuring conversations with my son Asher are particularly popular, especially among members of the community who like to co-listen with their own differently-wired children. And from time to time, we get emails from listeners...
Episode 44: Sex Education and Our Differently-Wired Kids
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I sit down with sexuality educator and parenting expert Amy Lang for a very frank and open conversation* about sex ed for children—what they need to know, when they need to know it, how to talk about it, and...
Episode 43: Why Fostering Cultures of Respect in Our Schools is Critical
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I sit down with a powerful changemaker and inspirer, Courtney Macavinta. An author and a life coach, Courtney is the founder of The Respect Institute, a global organization that builds the capacity of youth influencers to help vulnerable youth achieve positive academic and life outcomes.
Episode 42: “Should I homeschool my child?” Debbie shares her own journey
"Should I homeschool my child?" Debbie shares her own journey APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERToday I'm sharing a new type of episode for the TiLT Parenting Podcast—a "solocast"—which basically means that...
Episode 41: How to Foster a Love of Reading in Our Children
This episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Colleen Carroll, a writer, speaker, educator, and coach of parents of struggling readers. This episode is not about how to overcome learning differences that impact a child's ability...
Episode 40: What To Do When Our Own Parents Don’t Understand Our Child
Margaret Webb on What to Do When Grandparents Don't Understand our Child APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I bring back parent coach Margaret Webb, who offers...
Episode 39: 12-year-old Asher On ADHD & Strategies for Setting and Reaching Goals
12-year-old Asher On ADHD & Strategies for Setting and Reaching Goals APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this special kid’s POV edition, Asher and I talk about having ADHD and goal setting, a topic...
Episode 38: How to Practice Conscious Coparenting, with Dr. Jenna Flowers
How to Practice Conscious Coparenting, with Dr. Jenna Flowers APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jenna Flowers, a licensed marriage and...
Episode 37: Julie George Talks About Girls on the Autism Spectrum
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I bring back to the show Julie George, a behavioral and education consultant who specializes in working with autistic girls. People are starting to recognize that autism presents differently in girls than...
Episode 36: Asher Talks About Diagnoses, Labels, and Stigmas
In this special kid’s POV edition, my 12-year-old son Asher and I have a frank and honest conversation about the topic of diagnoses, labels, and the stigmas associated with diagnoses. I know that Asher has strong feelings about all of these topics and...
Episode 34: Navigating Tricky Family Dynamics With Our Parents and In-Laws
Navigating Tricky Family Dynamics (with Parents and In-Laws), with Kanesha Baynard APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I sit down with my dear friend and super...
Episode 33: A Conversation with 12-year-old Asher About Being a Kid with ADHD
A Conversation with 12-year-old Asher About Being a Kid with ADHD APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this special kid’s POV edition, my 12-year-old son Asher and I get real about the impact of ADHD in our...
Episode 32: Eliminating Control Battles With Your Differently-Wired Teen
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with Neil Brown, a licensed clinical therapist who works with parents, teens, couples, and families and the author of a new book, Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle: Resolve the Power Struggle...
Episode 31: The Challenges of Raising a Differently-Wired Child of Color
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with journalist, editor, and mother Tarice Gray. I wanted to bring Tarice on the podcast after reading a powerful essay she wrote for the Huffington Post called Mother Advocate, in which she...
Episode 30: Asher Talks with David Flink, Founder of Eye to Eye
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, 12-year-old Asher steps into my role as interviewer and sits down with David Flink, author of the book Thinking Differently: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities, and...
Episode 29: Samantha Ettus on Finding Work-Life Balance as a Mom
Lifestyle Expert Samantha Ettus on Finding Work-Life Balance as a Mom APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with Samantha Ettus, a renowned work-life balance...
Episode 28: Ann Douglas on Understanding and Combatting Stigma
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with Ann Douglas, author of the powerful book Parenting Through the Storm, originally released in Canada and now available internationally. Ann has successfully raised four differently-wired kids and...
Episode 27: Asher Talks About the Pros and Cons of Banning Video Games
In this special Kid's POV episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, Asher and I have another conversation about screen time. This time, we're looking specifically at the question of whether or not a parent, at wits end with her child's video game...
Episode 26: Emotional Intelligence and Perfectly-Flawed Parenting
In this episode, I talk with certified life coach Amy Steindler about how developing one's own emotional intelligence can positively impact the way one parents their differently-wired kids. An emotional intelligence trainer who recently began working...
Episode 25: Amberlynn Slavin On Her Dysgraphia & Dyslexia App, SnapType
This episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Amberlynn Slavin, an occupational therapist and the creator of the fantastic app for kids with dyslexia and dysgraphia, SnapType. Amberlynn designed SnapType to give kids who...
Episode 24: Asher Talks About Developing a Growth Mindset
In this special kid’s POV edition of the podcast, Asher and I share one of our favorite brain science tools—the concept of a fixed and growth mindset as defined by psychologist Carol Dweck, author of the book Mindset: How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our...
Episode 23: The TiLT Manifesto with TiLT Founder Debbie Reber
When I launched the TiLT Parenting website in April 2016, I was excited to share with the world the TiLT Manifesto, a document outlining my vision for a more positive, more inclusive, and more all-around awesome experience for parents raising differently-wired kids,...
Episode 22: Behind the Scenes of the Online Resource Understood.org
One of my favorite parts about producing the TiLT Parenting Podcast is that I get to learn about fantastic resources devoted to supporting parents raising atypical kids in a powerful, tangible way, like Understood.org. Created to give parents...
Episode 21: Asher Talks About His Life as a Homeschooled Kid
In this special kid’s POV edition of the podcast, Asher and I take listeners inside our homeschooling world. We're about to begin year four of this unexpected homeschooling journey, and after much trial and error, we've found our rhythm and flow (for...
Episode 20: Casey O’Roarty on Positive Discipline and Neurodivergent Children
Casey O'Roarty on Positive Discipline and Neurodivergent Children APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this episode, I'm talking with Casey O'Roarty of Joyful Courage, Positive Discipline trainer and parent...
Episode 19: Dr. Ellen Braaten on Slow Processing Speed
Exploring Slow Processing Speed in Children with Dr. Ellen Braaten APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERDoes your child have slow processing speed? If your child consistently struggles doing tasks in a timely...
Episode 18: Asher Talks About the Highs and Lows of His Social Life
In this special kid’s POV edition of the podcast, Asher answers questions from listeners -- specifically our kid audience -- about his social life. Like many differently-wired kids, social scenes aren't always smooth sailing for Asher. He sometimes...
Episode 17: A Mom’s Story of Supporting Her Anxious Daughter
I'm going to be bringing more parents onto the TiLT Parenting Podcast so we can all be inspired by learning about the different ways moms and dads everywhere go about meeting the needs of their unique kids. In this episode, I talk with Jill Emmelhainz,...
Episode 16: Understanding and Navigating the Parent-Teacher Relationship
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with Becca Wertheim, a second-grade teacher at an inclusion school in North Carolina. What I hear from so many parents in the TiLT community is that navigating the world of school is one of the...
Episode 15: Asher Talks About Travel and Vacation Strategies
Debbie and 11-year-old Asher on Successful Vacations for Neurodivergent Kids APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this special kid’s POV edition of the podcast, Asher and I share our best tips and strategies...
Episode 14: Margit Crane Luria on the Myths and Realities of ADHD / ADD
This week's episode features a conversation with ADHD coach Margit Crane Luria of Blocked to Brilliant. Margit, who has ADHD herself, brings a powerful perspective to the podcast as a passionate advocate for children and teens with ADHD. Her mission?...
Episode 13: Margaret Webb on Surviving (and Thriving) Over Summer Break
Margaret Webb Shares Tools & Mindsets for Surviving Summer Break APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERI’m excited to be bringing parenting coach Margaret Webb back to the podcast this week. Margaret helps...
Episode 12: Asher Talks About Managing and Tracking Screen Time
In this special kid’s POV edition, Asher and I talk about SCREEN TIME. Like many families with children (differently-wired or not), the issue of screen time — how much, what kind, and when — is something we are constantly grappling with. And because like many other...
Episode 11: Heidi Nord on the Challenges and Gifts of Dyslexia
For this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I talk with former teacher, reading specialist, teacher and parent educator, and coach, Heidi Nord about Dyslexia. I know many families are dealing with the challenges of dyslexia and I appreciate how tough it can be for...
Episode 10: Social and Emotional Learning and Preschool TV
Angela Santomero on How Children Can Grow SEL Skills Through Preschool TV APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHEREver wonder about the education value of the shows your kids watch? Curious to know if children can...
Episode 9: Asher on the Importance of Morning Routines
11-Year-Old Asher and Debbie on the Importance of Morning Routines APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this special kid’s POV edition, I share a short conversation with my 11-year-old child Asher about the...
Episode 8: Simone Davies on How to Be a Calm Parent in Difficult Situations
Simone Davies on How to Be a Calm Parent in Difficult Situations APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERFor this episode, I sat down with Simone Davies, a Montessori educator who runs Jacaranda Tree Montessori in...
Episode 7: Founder Debbie Reber Talks About Her Vision and Plans for TiLT
I've been getting requests from people coming to TiLT and joining the community who want to learn more about me and my story behind creating TiLT—why I developed it, what my vision is, and what I hope TiLT will do in the world. I'm also getting lots of...
Episode 6: 11-year-old Asher Talks About Handling Frustration
Asher Talks About Ways to Handle Being an Easily Frustrated Child APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERIn this special kid's POV edition, I share a short conversation I had with my 11-year-old Asher about being...
Episode 5: Julie George on Executive Functioning and Atypical Kids
This episode of the TILT Parenting Podcast features a conversation with behavior and education consultant, Julie George. I heard Julie speak at a lecture on emotional regulation at the University of Washington many years ago and immediately knew I...
Episode 4: Kate Berger on What Mindfulness Can Do for Kids
Psychologist Kate Berger on What Mindfulness Can Do for Kids APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER For this episode, I sit down with Kate Berger, a child and adolescent psychologist, Mindfulness instructor, and...
Episode 3: 11-year-old Asher Talks About What ADHD Feels Like
11-year-old Asher Talks about What ADHD Feels Like APPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTSAMAZON MUSICIHEART RADIOAUDIBLESPOTIFYBUZZSPROUTSTITCHERThis episode is the first of a new regular feature of the TiLT Parenting Podcast—a special kid's POV edition. Every few...
Episode 2: When School Isn’t a Fit: What to Expect and How to Handle It
In this episode of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, I'm sharing with you my go-to expert on raising differently-wired kids—my dear friend + educational / curriculum advisor + parent coach + educator + child guru, Alison Bower. Alison has been supporting,...
Episode 1: Parenting the Child You Didn’t Expect When You Were Expecting
Margaret Webb on Parenting the Child You Didn't Expect When You Were Expecting APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC IHEART RADIO AUDIBLE SPOTIFY BUZZSPROUT STITCHER In this premiere episode of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, I’m thrilled to share with you a...
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I cannot believe it’s taken me this long to find the TiLT Podcast—I have absolutely loved the resources, support, and inspiration for raising differently-wired children!!! I highly recommend this as a parent and educator to parents who have been blessed with a differently-wired child. Amazing and life changing!
I am so grateful for the exhaustive research and work put into the TiLT Podcast—Debbie Reber has created an invaluable resource. I constantly recommend this podcast to parents, friends, and educators.
As I’m sitting here only on episode 23, I’m in complete tears knowing that I am not alone. These past years have been the hardest for me as a parent, I didn’t understand what was going on. These past two weeks I have been able to view him as he is, having a more understanding of what might be going on. This is an amazing podcast. I’m in.
Insight. Hope. Thought provoking. Time well spent. Isn’t that what we all want out of a parenting-related podcast?
Debbie and her guests provide first-in-class insights and advice for families from every walk of life! Engaging, inspiring, and informative are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them.
I love this podcast! Each episode is better than the last. My mind is blown each time I listen. Such words of wisdom and support or parents of differently wired children. The guests are experts in their field and offer the listeners so much knowledge, support, and understanding of our complicated children. I can’t recommend this podcast highly enough.
This podcast is for parents / caregivers of ALL children, not just those we deem differently wired. The episodes are well curated with excellent guests who give applicable tips and information that parents can readily put into play to advocate for their children. Thank you Tilt Parenting!
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