TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids
581 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsTiLT Parenting, from parenting activist, speaker, and author Debbie Reber, features transformational interviews and conversations with authors, parenting experts, educators, and other parents aimed at inspiring, informing, and supporting parents raising differently-wired kids (giftedness, ADHD, austim, 2e, learning differences, sensory processing issues, anxiety, and more). TiLT aims to help parents feel empowered and in choice in how they parent, have more peace in their daily lives, and parent and advocate for their child from a place of confidence and awareness so that our children can thrive in every way. https:/tiltparenting.com
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TPP 023a: TIlt Founder Debbie Reber Shares the Tilt Manifesto
May 24, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutesWhen 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, as well as my ideas for how we can get there together. Because it’s important to us that the ideas behind the Tilt Manifesto are consumed and shared as broadly as possible, and because I know that the Manifesto is a kind of a long...
TPP 382: Parent Lean-In — How Can I Scaffold a Teen With EF Challenges While Encouraging Autonomy?
May 23, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutesIn this episode, Debbie and Seth discuss how parents can balance the concepts from the book ‘The Self-Driven Child’ with the challenges of supporting a child with ADHD and executive functioning issues. They emphasize the importance of scaffolding and giving children control over their lives while still providing support. They also discuss the need for parents to do their own inner work and manage their own anxiety in order to effectively support their children. The episode concludes with a di...
TPP 381: Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Dr. Debra Brause on the Complex Relationship Between Traditional Therapeutic Practices & Neurodivergence
May 21, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutesI’m SOOO excited to share this conversation with you, as it’s been a few months in the making and it’s on a topic I’m personally very interested in and I feel like not enough people are talking about — and that topic is, the intersection of traditional therapeutic modalities and neurodivergence. Specifically, I wanted to examine how some therapies may not meet the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals and what it means for a therapist to be truly neurodivergent-affirming. And I have two...
TPP 012a: A Conversation with 11-year-old Asher About Managing & Tracking Screen Time
May 17, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutesIn 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 differently-wired kids, Asher is really into the games and projects he’s got going on in his virtual world, we’ve struggled to come up with an approach that feels good for Derin and me as parents while also helping Asher learn how ...
TPP 380: Dr. Marc D. Hauser on the Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resiliency
May 14, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutesToday, we're delving into a topic that's both profound and hopeful: the harm of childhood trauma and the incredible power of resilience. Joining me on the show is Dr. Marc D. Hauser, who's here to unravel these complex topics in a way that's accessible and empowering for all parents. Through his groundbreaking work, including his new book Vulnerable Minds: The Harms of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resiliency, which is what we’re diving into today, Marc brings scientific evidence about chi...
TPP 011a: Heidi Nord on the Challenges and Gifts of Dyslexia
May 10, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutesFormer teacher, reading specialist, teacher and parent educator, and coach, Heidi Nord, joins the show for a conversation about dyslexia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 379: Parent Lean-In — Should We Move to Give Our Kids Access to More Nature
May 09, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutesParent coach Zach Morris joins Debbie to answer a listener question about whether or not to relocate from a big city to a less stressful environment and one with access to nature, in order to preemptively support a child's mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 378: Julie Bogart on Helping Kids Become Critical Thinkers
May 07, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutesIn a world overflowing with information and complexity, critical thinking isn't just a useful skill; it's an essential life raft. From navigating complex interactions to making informed decisions, our children need the ability to think critically now more than ever. But what does that really mean? And how can we as parents nurture this skill in our children? I invited author and Brave Writer founder Julie Bogart back to the show to help us answer these questions and to talk about her new book...
TPP 007a: An Interview with Founder Debbie Reber About Her Vision and Plans for TIlt
May 03, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutesTilt Parenting founder Debbie Reber shares the story behind creating Tilt — why she developed it, what her vision is, and what she hopes Tilt will do in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 377: Parent Lean-In — How to Ethically Respond When a Child is Being Physically Aggressive
May 02, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutesParent coach Margaret Webb joins Debbie to answer a listener question about how to best create a sense of safety in a child's nervous system when they are being aggressive or physical, while also protecting oneself in that moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 376: Kelley Coleman on Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
April 30, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutesHave you ever felt paralyzed by all the “stuff” involved in charting a path and advocating for your child? I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s put off calling the insurance company or establishing a relationship with a new health care provider because at the time it felt too overwhelming and daunting. But what if there was a resource that provided everything parents and caregivers need to know about navigating all the complex, but critical, aspects of raising a neurodivergent child? How great...
TPP 149a: Educator and Author Kelly Hirt Shares Strategies for "Boosting" Twice-Exceptional / 2e Kids
April 26, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutesKelly Hirt, a public school elementary school teacher and the parent of a homeschooled 2e child shares her strategies for "boosting" exceptional children to they can thrive in school and in life. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 375: Parent Lean-In — How Can We Go on Vacation When it Throws Off My Child's Need for Routine
April 25, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutesIn this solocast, Debbie Reber answers a listener question about how to navigate family vacations and travel with a young child who is tied to routine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You Might Also Like: Understood Explains from Understood.org
April 24, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutesListen to an episode of Understood.org's podcast Understood Explains, a podcast that unpacks one important topic each season. From special education for kids to ADHD diagnosis for adults, get insights from the experts at Understood.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 374: Penn & Kim Holderness Talk About How ADHD is Awesome in Love & in Life
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutesI’ve been a longtime fan of Kim and Penn Holderness, who I’ve had a parasocial relationship with for years as I love to consume and share their funny music videos, vlogs, and skits. And in more recent years, it’s exciting to see them talking openly and with humor and authenticity about Penn’s ADHD and how together, Kim and Penn navigate their marriage and raising kids in their mixed neurotype household. All that say, I loved having a chance to sit down with Kim and Penn to talk about their br...
TPP 143a: Tilt Founder Debbie Reber Shares Her Best Self-Care Strategies
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutesTilt Founder Debbie Reber talks about the importance of having a self-care practice, and shares her best strategies for making self-care a regular part of daily life. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 373: Parent Lean-In — How Can I Prepare My Child for the Transition to Middle School?
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutesExecutive function coach Seth Perler joins Debbie to answer a listener question about how to help a neurodivergent student prepare for the increased demands and expectations of middle school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 372: Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Self-Care for Autistic People
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutesI’ve done one episode just about self-care for this show — it’s a solocast from five years ago where I shared twelve strategies and ideas for creating a sustainable, doable self-care practice. I’ll have a link to that in the show notes page for this episode. Today’s episode is about self-care, too, but the focus is on self-care for autistic people, and joining me is return guest Dr. Megan Anna Neff of Neurodivergent Insights. Megan Anna has just published a brand new book called Self-Care for...
TPP 134a: How Fathers Can Be The Dad Their Differently Wired Child Needs, With Jeremy Schneider
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutesMarriage and family therapist and author Jeremy Schneider ("Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots") talks about what prevents some dads from being the father they want to be and explains how couples can strengthen their relationship. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 371 — Parent Lean-In: What Should I Do When My Young Adult Isn't Taking Steps to Reach His Goals?
April 11, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutesParent coach Zach Morris joins Debbie to answer a listener question about how to find the balance in supporting a young adult whose depression and anxiety is preventing him from taking steps toward his stated goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You Might Also Like: ADHD Aha! from Understood.org
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutesListen to an episode of Understood.org's podcast ADHD Aha!, a podcast about ADHD. Hear the unexpected and emotional ways ADHD symptoms surface for kids and adults, and the moments when it clicks that ADHD is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 370: Dr. Eric Endlich on Gap Years Experiences for Neurodivergent Young Adults
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutesAs many listeners know, Asher is doing a gap year this year, having graduated from high school last summer. And so I’ve been pretty immersed in this topic, but I’ve been getting so many questions from families who want to know more about navigating gap year. And in fact, I’ve been hearing more and more about the benefits of gap years for ALL students, not only neurodivergent kids, especially since the pandemic. The questions I get the most are what exactly is a gap year? How is a parent to kn...
TPP 126a: Deb Douglas on Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutesAuthor and gifted education advocate Deb Douglas explains the importance of helping gifted learners advocate for themselves, as well as how parents can support them in doing so. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 369: Parent Lean-In — Help! My Child Struggles with Games and Competition
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutesParenting Coach Margaret Webb joins Debbie Reber for this Parent Lean-In episode, where they answer a listener question: Our 9 year old (autism, ADHD, anxiety) struggles with games/ any competition and responds with physical aggression when he loses. We have tried many therapies and medication with no changes in this area. We know this is a nervous system response and possible PDA response, thus accommodate at home by allowing him to win. However he has started to play games at school and is ...
TPP 368: Autum Romano on the Safe and Sound Protocol & Nervous System Regulation
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutesIf I told you there was a passive intervention that could help your kiddo and your family increase the window of tolerance in the way the world is received, would you believe me? Well today, I’m sharing a conversation on exactly that — it’s called the Safe and Sound Protocol, and it’s essentially a therapeutic listening program designed to support emotional regulation and neuroception. I was first introduced to SSP by a therapist our family was working with and I wanted to know more about how...
TPP 121a: A Conversation with Elisheva Schwartz of The Dyslexia Quest
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutesIn 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 and the difficulties of the processing style. If you have a child with learning differences like dyslexia, this is a must-listen-to episode, as Elisheva gets personal and shares her story of her own childhood of struggling to reconcile h...
TPP 367: Dr. Aliza Pressman on the 5 Principles of Parenting
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutesI can’t tell you how many parenting books I’ve read, but I can tell you that sometimes when I finish reading a parenting book, I feel a sense of loss or stress or as if I'm somehow behind and need to backtrack to get things going in the right direction. So when I come across a book that feels supportive and accessible, I’m always happy to share it with you. And that is definitely the case with The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, the new book by friend o...
TPP 119a: Adrianne Meldrum on Dealing with Math Struggles Faced by Differently Wired Kids
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutesMath for Middles founder Adrianne Meldrum explores common math challenges for atypical learners, why a multisensory math approach works, and how to help kids struggling with math push through their blocks. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 366: Natasha Daniels on Helping Kids Crush OCD
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutesIt’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, Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids, I was excited to get into it all and pulled together a lot of questions ready to make this conversation as helpful as possible for our community. You may know Natasha from her popular AT Survival Parenting podcast, or some of her other books like Anxiety Sucks: A Teen Survival Guide, How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler, Socia...
TPP 118a: Michelle Gale Talks About Mindful Parenting in a Messy World
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutesAuthor, coach, and mindfulness expert Michelle Gale (Mindful Parenting in a Messy World) talks about how mindfulness not only supports our children's development, but allows us to parent with more joy and confidence. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 365: Dr. Alok Kanojia Explains How to Raise Healthy Gamers
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutesI married a gamer and my 19-year-old is also a gamer, so I’m no stranger to the reality of video games being a significant part of daily life. But where’s the line between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming? How much gaming is too much? And when does a gaming habit evolve into gaming addiction? These are some of the questions regarding screen time that I hear from many parents, and they highlight some of the ongoing challenges families face in raising children who can be responsible tech use...
TPP 114a: Nutritionist Jennifer Scribner on Ending the "Picky Eater Battles"
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutesNutritionist and author of the book "From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please" talks about how we can help our children overcome their picky eating habits. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 364: A Montessori Approach to Raising Neurodivergent Children, with Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutesMontessori is often thought of as an educational philosophy, but my guests for today’s episode, Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike, are committed to bringing Montessori into the home and guiding parents through the principles of Montessori to enhance their children's development and foster respectful relationships with their families and the world. Over the years, I’ve learned how much alignment there is in the strength-based parenting approach we subscribe to in our community, where we see an...
TPP 109a: Author and entrepreneur Jonathan Fields on How to Live a Good Life
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutesAuthor, entrepreneur, and founder of the Good Life Project Jonathan Fields talks about his book "How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science and Practical Wisdom." Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 363: Emily Ladau on Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutesA theme we often touch upon on this show is how the discourse surrounding neurodivergence and the language used when referring to neurodivergence is ever-evolving. I’ve observed on social media and in other spaces how conversations about terminology can be confusing, divisive, alienating, and complicated to navigate. Disability is one of those terms that can be uncomfortable for some people, including parents of neurodivergent kids, to embrace, but my hope is that this conversation will help ...
TPP 108a: Dr. Laura Anderson on Gender Noncomformity and Differently Wired Kids
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutesClinical child and family psychologist Dr. Laura Anderson talks about gender noncomformity in children and explores the link between autism and gender dysphoria and gender fluidity. Connect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 362: Dr. Chris Wells Explains the Theory of Positive Disintegration
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutesI have such a fascinating conversation for you today. A few months ago, I heard about something called the Theory of Positive Disintegration — a theory created by K. Dabrowski, whose name I was familiar with because of his bringing attention to the idea that gifted children have inborn traits known as overexcitabilities – and I was instantly curious. Positive Disintegration – what does that mean exactly? It sounded complicated, and good, but also messy. So I wanted to know more. That’s when I...
TPP 099a: Barry Prizant Talks About His Book "Uniquely Human"
February 16, 2024 21:39 - 46 minutesIn 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 individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. He has more than forty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant, and he’s an adjunct professor at Brown University, a certified speech-langua...
TPP 361: Margaret Webb on Archetypes and the Hero's Journey in Parenting
February 13, 2024 13:59 - 48 minutesIt’s been a little while since Margaret Webb, my absolute favorite parenting coach and the lead parenting coach in the Differently Wired Club, was on the show, but I’m so so so excited to have her one to talk about much anticipated book, Hero’s Journey in Parenting: Parenting the Child You Didn’t Expect While You Were Expecting. Margaret is a certified Master Life Coach, parenting coach, nature-based coach, former elementary school teacher, wife, and mother of a now 20-year-old autistic son. ...
TPP 103a: Margaret Webb On How to Get Through the Most Difficult Moments With Our Kids
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutesParenting coach Margaret Webb shares her best strategies for dealing with our children's intense and explosive behavior, both in the moment and in the aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 360: Dr. Jade Rivera on Designing Strengths-Based IEPs
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutesIf you are parenting a neurodivergent kid, you probably have a lot of experience getting feedback about your child — in IEP meetings, parent teacher conferences, therapists, neuropsychs, school counselors. And, so often this feedback is highlighting what’s hard or challenging and what needs to be improved, which, honestly, takes its toll on us and our kids. It can leave us feeling drained, discouraged, and overwhelmed. If you relate to this experience in any way, you’re going to appreciate to...
TPP 102a: Sex Educator Amy Lang Gets Real About Kids and Pornography
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutesA frank and open conversation with sex education expert Amy Lang about the risks, impact of, and reality of kids' exposure to pornography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 359: An Conversation with Dr. Emily Edlynn on Raising Autonomous Children
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutesThere are so many parenting styles — attachment, helicopter, positive, peaceful, authoritarian, authoritative, and on and on. And those of us parenting neurodivergent kids know there is no one-size-fits-all approach for navigating the day-to-day, even when our big picture goal is similar — to raise children who grow up to know themselves deeply and are prepared to live self-actualized lives, whatever that may look like for them. So I really loved learning about the focus of Dr. Emily Edlynn’s...
TPP 095a: Anya Kamenetz Talks About Her Book "The Art of Screen Time"
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutesNPR Journalist Anya Kamenetz discusses her new book "The Art of Screen Time" as well as her takeaways on the latest research surrounding screen time and differently wired kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 358: Dr. Maureen Peterson on Finding Peace in Parenting a Child with Chronic Illness
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutesOverwhelm, sadness, guilt, stress, and exhaustion are common experiences for parents raising neurodivergent children, and this is especially true when that child is navigating the complex landscape of also living with a serious or chronic illness. Unpredictability, financial strain, impact on the siblings, uncertainty about a child’s prognosis can all present significant challenges and lead to parental burnout. But according to my guest, Dr. Maureen Peteren, it’s possible for parents of chron...
TPP 083a: A Conversation with Melissa Wardy About Raising Anxious Kids
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesAuthor Melissa Wardy shares her personal story of discovering her children's anxiety disorder and adapting her life to support who they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 357: Parenting At the Intersections of Race and Neurodivergence
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutesWe’ve talked a lot about advocating for our children on the show, but today, we are adding the additional consideration of race to the conversation, because we know that families raising differently-wired kids of color experience additional roadblocks when it comes to getting support in all kinds of environments, fostering empowering neurodivergent identities and much more. My guests for this rich conversation are Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral, authors of the brand new book Parenting at the In...
TPP 075a: Julie Neale Talks About Her Mother's Quest to Live an E.P.I.C. Life
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutesDebbie talks with Julie Neale talks about her journey as mother to two differently wired boys and how she's supporting mothers in living an E.P.I.C. life through Mother's Quest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 356: Supporting Healthy Digital Media Use for Neurodivergent Kids
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutesMany of our kids spend a LOT of time engaging on screens and with technology, and I don’t know about you, but for me it feels like this is an ever-changing, and fast-changing landscape, and one that can be hard to stay on top of. Whether we’re talking about assistive technology, videos, games, or social media, these forms of media continue to offer new ways of interacting, developing relationships, and even exploring identity, and this has added to the complexity of raising neurodivergent kid...
TPP 355: Dr. Sharon Saline on Understanding and Working with ADHD in Girls
January 02, 2024 15:57 - 42 minutesYou may have heard about the “lost generation of autistic women,” which refers to those women whose diagnoses were missed when they were younger because of the male gender bias in the diagnostic criteria. But that phenomenon doesn’t just apply to autism – the same thing goes for girls and ADHD. There’s actually been a lot written about this in recent years, including a popular 2020 article in The Guardian called The Lost Girls: Chaotic and Curious, Women with ADHD All Have Missed Red Flags Th...