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TPP 388: Yshai Boussi on Polyvagal and Supporting Connected Relationships with Teens

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 25, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
I’m extremely interested in Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal theory and the context it offers for understanding the nervous system experience of our kids. So I was especially interested when my guest’s book, Staying Connected With Your Teen: Polyvagal Parenting Strategies To Reduce Reactivity, Set L...

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TPP 132a: Director Marc Smolowitz on His Forthcoming Documentary, The G Word

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 21, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Independent filmmaker Marc Smolowitz (13th Gen) talks about his upcoming film "The G Word", which tackles issues related to giftedness, equity, and social justice for a broad audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TPP 387: Dr. Ross Greene on Using CPS (Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) with Very Young Kids

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 18, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
I refer to Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model in just about every talk I give to a parent community. Dr. Greene’s quote “Kids do well when they can” changed my life when I first read it about 15 years ago, and it remains as powerful today. So I was especially excite...

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TPP 104a: Dr. Lori Baudino on the Power of Movement, Dance, and the Mind/Body Connection

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 14, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
This episode 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 accepting the challenges of parenting and the complexities of a devel...

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TPP 386: Parent Lean-In — Debbie Reber on Recharging, Restoring, and Having "Me Time"

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 13, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
In this solocast, Debbie Reber answers a listener question about what she does to recharge, fill her energetic and emotional reserves, and make time for herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TPP 385: Angela Sizer and Maren Goerss on Homeschooling & Thinking Differently About Learning

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 11, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Many parents of neurodivergent kids end up homeschooling at some point or another, for a period of time — some by choice, some because the school environment stopped being the right fit for our kids. If homeschooling is something you’ve considered, have done, or are currently doing,you are going ...

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TPP 098a: Tom Ropelewski Talks About His Documentaries About 2e Kids

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 07, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
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 wrapping up post-production on a foll...

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TPP 384: Ellen Galinsky Takes Us Inside The Breakthrough Years & Raising Thriving Teens

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - June 04, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
As I’m sure I’ve said on the show before, there’s no amount of money that could convince me to go back and relive my teenage years. But I do genuinely love and have so much empathy for kids in this phase of life and all that it entails, which is why I’m so happy to share today’s conversation on t...

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TPP 045a: 12-year-old Asher Answers Listeners' Questions (Special Kids' POV)

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 31, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
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 who want to know more about A...

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TPP 383: Kristina Kuzmic Debunks “Parenting Truths” That Keep Parents Stuck and in Crisis Mode

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 28, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
As parents, we want more than anything to help our kids thrive, to protect them from pain and harm, and avoid some, or maybe all, of the mistakes we made in our own lives. But what happens when our kids are struggling with really big, difficult, and scary, maybe even life-threatening, stuff? And ...

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TPP 023a: TIlt Founder Debbie Reber Shares the Tilt Manifesto

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 24, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
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, as well as my ideas for how we...

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TPP 382: Parent Lean-In — How Can I Scaffold a Teen With EF Challenges While Encouraging Autonomy?

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 23, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
In 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...

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TPP 381: Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Dr. Debra Brause on the Complex Relationship Between Traditional Therapeutic Practices & Neurodivergence

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 21, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
I’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. ...

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TPP 012a: A Conversation with 11-year-old Asher About Managing & Tracking Screen Time

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 17, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
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 differently-wired kids, Asher i...

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TPP 380: Dr. Marc D. Hauser on the Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resiliency

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 14, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Today, 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 ...

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TPP 011a: Heidi Nord on the Challenges and Gifts of Dyslexia

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 10, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Former 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

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TPP 379: Parent Lean-In — Should We Move to Give Our Kids Access to More Nature

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 09, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Parent 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

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TPP 378: Julie Bogart on Helping Kids Become Critical Thinkers

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 07, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
In 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...

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TPP 007a: An Interview with Founder Debbie Reber About Her Vision and Plans for TIlt

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 03, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Tilt 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

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TPP 377: Parent Lean-In — How to Ethically Respond When a Child is Being Physically Aggressive

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - May 02, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Parent 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

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TPP 376: Kelley Coleman on Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 30, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Have 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 daun...

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TPP 149a: Educator and Author Kelly Hirt Shares Strategies for "Boosting" Twice-Exceptional / 2e Kids

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Kelly 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 D...

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TPP 375: Parent Lean-In — How Can We Go on Vacation When it Throws Off My Child's Need for Routine

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 25, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
In 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

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You Might Also Like: Understood Explains from Understood.org

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Listen 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

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TPP 374: Penn & Kim Holderness Talk About How ADHD is Awesome in Love & in Life

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 23, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
I’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 ADH...

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TPP 143a: Tilt Founder Debbie Reber Shares Her Best Self-Care Strategies

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 19, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Tilt 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...

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TPP 373: Parent Lean-In — How Can I Prepare My Child for the Transition to Middle School?

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 18, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Executive 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

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TPP 372: Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Self-Care for Autistic People

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
I’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, to...

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TPP 134a: How Fathers Can Be The Dad Their Differently Wired Child Needs, With Jeremy Schneider

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratings
Marriage 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-...

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Episode 9: Navigating Gender Questioning & Exploration with Dr. Alexis Bitting

Exceptional Girls Podcast: Helping our smart but struggling girls feel seen, supported, and celebrated - April 11, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Alexis Bitting, a licensed mental health counselor who holds a Ph.D. in clinical sexology.  Dr. Alexis has extensive experience working with neurodivergent young people, as well as those who are questioning their gender identity and sexuality.  Listen in as...

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