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 foster their fledgling executive functioning skills. I first had Seth on the show last fall, where he gave us an introduction to executive functioning, but we didn’t get to the more practical strategies that I know so many of us are looking for. So I asked Seth to come back on, and that conversation turned into an hour-and-a-half long sharing by Seth of truly valuable tips and strategies and insights. Because Seth shares so very much over the course of these ninety or so minutes, I wanted to split our conversation into two parts. So this episode is part one of what I’m now referring to as a “Masterclass in Executive Functioning.” In this episode, Seth shares with us his protocol for setting up a child for success in their developing executive functioning skills. In part 2 next week, Seth will go in-depth into his specific strategies surrounding building these skills in school and in life.  Seth Perler is a renegade teacher turned Executive Function Coach/Education Coach who is based in Santa Monica, CA and Boulder, CO. He helps struggling students navigate a crazy educational landscape and does his part to “disrupt” and improve education. Seth specializes in Executive Function and 2e. Find out more at sethperler.com.THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:Seth’s definition of executive functioning framed so it helps people apply the principles to help kidsA step-by-step breakdown of exactly how Seth works with familiesWhy our relationship with our child is the number one thing to be preserved when doing this workThe importance of parents doing their own personal work / self-care during this processWhy kids “can’t do what we’re asking them to do because they can’t, not because they won’t,” so we need to back up and scaffold from where they’re atThe role of mindfulness, mindset, and motivationWhy symptoms are more important than labelsWhy it’s critical to understand the role of emotional regulation in executive functioningHow we as parents can co-regulate our emotions with our childWhy we want to focus on 3 positives for every 1 negative RESOURCES MENTIONED:Seth Perler’s websiteA Conversation with Executive Functioning Coach Seth Perler (original podcast episode)Seth’s Executive Functioning AssessmentDr. Gail Saltz Talks About the Power of Different (podcast episode)Carol Dweck and MindsetSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

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TPP 096a: A "Masterclass" in Executive Functioning with Seth Perler (Part 1 of 2)

Today I’m bringing you an episode that covers a new topic for this show — how to find the right program when you realize your child is in need of more substantial therapeutic support or intervention. I’ve wanted to cover this topic for a long time because I know how overwhelming it can be if this is a road your family is going down. Sue Scheff has decades of experience in this field, personal and professional, and I’m grateful she joined me to shed light on the ins and outs of navigating different therapeutic programs. With Sue’s fascinating background, we could have explored many different topics for this episode, but what I wanted to do in this conversation is to have Sue give us an overview of the options available to parents whose kids are struggling with challenging or dangerous behaviors and are in need of more intensive supports. Sue explains the difference between therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers and wilderness programs, what the signals are that a child would benefit from these types of supports, how to identify the best fit program, the possibilities for having programs covered by insurance, and much more. About Sue ScheffFounder and President of Parents’ Universal Resource Experts Inc. (P.U.R.E.™), Sue Scheff has been leveraging her personal experiences to help others through her organization since 2001. After being stalked, harassed, bullied and slandered online – in 2006, Scheff won a landmark case for internet defamation with an $11.3M jury verdict. Since then, she’s been an advocate for cyberbullying prevention and promoting the importance of online reputation. She has three published books, Wit’s End (HCI 2007), Google Bomb (HCI 2009) with a foreword by Michael Fertik, and her latest, Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate (Sourcebooks 2017) with a foreword by Monica Lewinsky.Things you&apos;ll learn from this episodeThe differences between therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers, and wilderness programsWhat the signs are that a child may be in need of more intensive intervention or a therapeutic programHow to go about identifying and vetting programs that are an ideal fit for a child’s individual challengesThe possibilities that exist for having the high cost of therapeutic programs be partially (or fully) covered by insuranceWhether or not parents should be concerned about placing their teens in programs where their peer group may be dealing with more problematic behavior and negatively influence a teenWhy any therapeutic program has to involve the whole family in order for it to be effective Resources mentioned for Sue Scheff’s websiteParents’ Universal Resource Experts Inc. (P.U.R.E.™)Wit’s End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen by Sue ScheffGoogle Bomb: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate by Sue ScheffShame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate by Sue ScheffSue Scheff on FacebookSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 338: When Home Isn’t Working: How to Find Therapeutic Programs, with Sue Scheff

In this episode, I talk with Jill Emmelhainz, the mother of a 14-year-old differently-wired daughter who struggles with severe anxiety. Over the years, Jill and her husband noticed their daughter Anna’s anxiety was greatly reduced when she spent time outdoors and in nature, so this past year, they decided to try something radical and fully immerse themselves in nature for extended periods of time to see what would happen. For six weeks in fall 2015 and five weeks in spring 2016, Jill and her daughter have hiked the Appalachian Trail in the eastern U.S. The result? During those weeks in nature, Anna’s anxiety all but disappeared, and she’s found ways to bring the learnings from those experiences back into her day-to-day life in a helpful way. JIll and her daughter’s story is fascinating…we have a sense you’ll think so, too! Jill Emmelhainz says: “I have had the privilege of raising and homeschooling our seven children. Travel and creativity have always been part of our family life. Now that we have only one child still at home, she and I enjoy outdoor adventures as a way to help her cope with significant life challenges.” THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:How trying something completely new and radical can sometimes have unexpected, positive consequencesThe power of having shared, powerful experiences with a child (especially one who’s a teenager)Suggestions for getting kids more excited about and engaged in outdoor time and nature RESOURCES MENTIONED:Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard LouvJill’s blog, The Big EpicSupport the showConnect with Tilt ParentingVisit Tilt ParentingTake the free 7-Day ChallengeRead a chapter of Differently WiredFollow Tilt on Twitter & InstagramSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 017a: One Mother's Radical, Nature-Based Approach to Helping Her Daughter Live with Anxiety

This week I’m bringing back school counselor, therapist, and author Phyllis Fagell to talk about her new book Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times which she wrote as a response to what she is seeing in her work with children in the aftermath of COVID. During this interview, we talked about why this generation of tweens is more insecure, vulnerable, and eager to please perhaps than past generations, effective strategies for helping kids who might be rigid thinkers become more flexible, and how parents can coach their kids around navigating, forming and maintaining healthy friendships. Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, DC, a therapist who works with children and teens in private practice, and an author and journalist. She is the author of Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help and her most recent book, Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times. Things you&apos;ll learn from this episodeWhy this generation of tweens is more insecure, vulnerable, and eager to please than past generationsHow to help kids who might be rigid thinkers to become more flexibleWhat Phyllis is seeing in how kids are connecting and finding a sense of belonging in the post-pandemic eraHow parents can coach their kids around navigating, forming, and maintaining healthy friendshipsWhat the “magic question is” and how to use it to support our kids in developing empathy How to navigate situations where our kids are seeking support from sources that may not be our first choiceWhy it’s important to respect how our kids want to present their neurodiversity and other parts of their identities to the world Resources mentioned Phyllis Fagell’s websiteMiddle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times by Phylls FagellMiddle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond — and How Parents Can Help by Phyllis FagellPhyllis Fagell on TwitterPhyllis Fagell on InstagramPhyllis Fagell on FacebookPhyllis Fagell on LinkedInSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 337: Phyllis Fagell on Raising Resilient Teens in Turbulent Times

Angela Santomero is also an author, and one I had the chance to work with very closely over the past two years, as she asked me to be her co-author for her new book Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired, and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World, which comes out one week from today! Preschool Clues shares the secret sauce behind Angela’s shows’ powerful, transformative results in the form of eleven research-based, foundational “clues” to ensure that preschoolers flourish academically, socially, and emotionally during this critical time.In this episode, Angela and I talk about the book—what it’s about, who it’s for, and how it supports parents in parenting their preschoolers and beyond. Though the book isn’t written specifically for an audience of parents raising differently wired kids, the “clues” we share are relevant for any parent of any child. And the bonus? I was able to bring my unique lens as the mother of an atypical kid to the project, and so we took special care to ensure the book is inclusive of every type of child. Angela Santomero is the creator of many preschool TV shows including Blue’s Clues, Super Why, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Creative Galaxy, and Wishenpoof, and was the host of The Parent Show with Angela Santomero on PBS. She has a Master’s degree in Child Developmental Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University with a sub-concentration in Instructional Technology and Media. Find out more at Angela’s website, Angela’s Clues. THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:The story behind the book Preschool CluesThe importance of a healthy media diet and choosing high-quality programs for our kidsHow Angela defines the ingredients of a high-quality program for preschoolers: educational, interaction, and engagementHow parents can use the “power of the Pause” in their every day lifeThe importance of celebrating the small thingsHow parents can embrace media as part of their parenting toolkitHow programs like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood help kids learn through social stories RESOURCES MENTIONED:Angela’s Clues (Angela’s website)Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired, and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World by Angela Santomero and Deborah ReberBlue’s Clues (Nick Jr.)Super Why (PBS Kids)Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (PBS Kids)Daniel Tiger Becomes a Boy with Autism’s Guide to Social Life (article from New York Times’ Motherload)Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 101a: TV Creator Angela Santomero on Her New Book "Preschool Clues"

Dr. Megan Anna Neff, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the support and empowerment of neurodivergent adults through her expertise in neurodivergent affirming care and assessments. She comes on the show to talk about the complexity of diagnosis and the why’s behind the misdiagnoses. We dive deep into the assessment process and why so many people slip through the cracks when seeking a diagnosis, why it’s important to get clarity around a child’s wiring in order to provide them with support that will be meaningful and affirming, why identifying one’s neurodivergence (either through self-identification or a medical diagnosis) matters, and the kind of trauma a person can experience when they go through life without a diagnosis. Dr. Megan Anna Neff is a clinical psychologist based in Oregon, specializing in the support and empowerment of neurodivergent adults through her expertise in neurodivergent affirming care and assessments. Megan Anna has co-authored two books and published in several peer-reviewed psychological journals. Her forthcoming book, Self Care for Autistic People, exemplifies her dedication to providing accessible resources for the neurodivergent community. Things you&apos;ll learn from this episodeThe difference between a self-diagnosis and a medical diagnosisHow the COVID pandemic influenced the influx of adults discovering their neurodivergenceWhat Misdiagnosis Mondays is and how and why Megan Anna created itWhy it’s important to tease out the core or underlying issues when a child is struggling with multiple neurodivergences and/or mental health challengesThe kind of trauma a child can experience when they go through life without a diagnosisHow we can support our kids in getting back to a baseline if they have built up trauma in their systemsHow to identify and vet neuropsych evaluators who take a neurodivergent affirming approach to the assessment processResources mentioned Megan Neff’s websiteMegan Neff on Instagram at @neurodivergent_insightsMegan Neff’s membership communityMegan’s infographics, workbooks, and resourcesSelf-care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! by Dr. Megan NeffDr. Jonathan Dalton, Center for Anxiety & Behavioral ChangeDr. Devon Price and Unmasking Autism (Tilt Parenting Podcast)Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 336: Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Diagnoses and Misdiagnoses (It’s Complicated!)

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 might come up while there. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend you go back and check it out … you can find it here. At the end of that episode, we promised to do a post-camp follow up so Asher could share how things went, whether or not his strategies worked, and more. So that’s what today’s episode is about… Summer Camp, Part 2. I will say that Space Camp ended up being a bit of a disappointment for Asher, and in addition to dealing with his own emotions surrounding his expectations not being met, he also felt bad because he knew so many people were rooting for him. So I’m really proud of Asher for sharing his experience for this podcast. I hope you enjoy it.  Debbie Reber is the founder of Tilt and the host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast. 12-year-old Asher is Debbie’s child and is regularly featured on the podcast. Find out more by visiting the About Page. THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:How Space Camp went for AsherThe unforeseen challenges for Asher at camp and how he dealt with themHow Asher would prepare differently for camp if he could do it all over againThe tricky balance between setting too high and too low expectationsWhat it was like for Asher to be at a camp with peers who had ADHD (Eye to Eye Camp)How Asher coped with pre-camp anxiety and jitters RESOURCES MENTIONED:12-year-old Asher Talks About How He’s Prepping for a Successful Time at Sleep Away Camp (podcast)Space CampEye to Eye NationalDavid Flink12-year-old Asher Talks to David Flink, a Social Movement Leader on the Front Lines of the Learning Rights Movement (podcast)Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 069a: 12-year-old Asher Talks About His Experience at Summer Camp

I’ve gotten to know today’s guest, Amanda Diekman, over the past year after I participated in her Low Demand Parenting Summit, which I know many of you attended, and more recently, read her new book, Low-demand Parenting: Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection With Your Uniquely Wired Child. Because low-demand parenting can be such an effective approach to supporting differently wired kids, especially kids who fall under the PDA profile of autism, I invited Amanda to join the show for a conversation about what this parenting approach looks like. An autistic adult, parent coach, and author in the neurodiversity space, Amanda has become a leading voice in the movement for low demand parenting practice. She runs a successful coaching practice for parents of neurodivergent children including online courses and a vibrant membership community. During this episode, we talk about what low demand parenting is, why it’s different than what might be referred to as “permissive” parenting, why it’s so effective for kids with PDA, and how she helps parents loosen up the mindset around non-negotiables. About Amanda DiekmanAmanda Diekman is an autistic adult, parent coach, and author in the neurodiversity space. Amanda has become a leading voice in the movement for low demand parenting practices, with her book Low Demand Parenting to be published July 2023. Amanda runs a successful coaching practice for parents of neurodivergent children including online courses and a vibrant membership community. Things you&apos;ll learn from this episodeWhat led Amanda to implement low-demand parenting in her familyWhat low demand parenting is, and why it’s often misconstrued as permissiveThe relationship between PDA and low-demand parentingExamples of big demands and tiny demands, and how shifting the focus can reduce stress for kidsHow Amanda helps parents in loosening their mindset about what they define as non-negotiablesIdeas for practicing low-demand parenting in regard to our kids’ relationship with technology and screensHow Amanda and her co-parenting partner came to work together using low-demand parentingResources mentioned:Amanda Diekman’s websiteLow-demand Parenting: Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection With Your Uniquely Wired Child by Amanda DiekmanAmanda Diekman on InstagramThe Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Dr. Ross GreeneAkilah Richards on Raising Free People (Tilt Parenting Podcast)Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work by Akilah RichardsSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 335: Amanda Diekman Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection with Your Uniquely Wired Child

A special kid&apos;s POV episode where 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 first time was two years ago, when he went to a very traditional outdoorsy camp with his best friend in the Pacific Northwest. All things considered, that experience went pretty well, and we learned a few things about what can be hard about camp and what kind of situations might be challenging for Asher (and for many differently-wired kids).This year, we’re going to give it another try, this time at Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, something Asher is, shall we say, INCREDIBLY excited about. And at the same time, when we first signed him up, Asher recognized there would be situations at Space Camp that could potentially be especially tough for him. As you’ll hear, Asher came to me and asked to work with a therapist / coach to help him figure out strategies for navigating tricky situations that might come up.So, that’s what we’re going to talk about today…the different strategies we’ve used to help Asher get prepared for sleep away camp, as well as Asher’s own revelations about what he thinks will help him have a positive experience, even if and when things come up that push him mentally and emotionally.Debbie Reber is the founder of Tilt and the host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast. Asher is Debbie’s son and is regularly featured on the podcast. Things you&apos;ll learn from this episode:How Debbie and Asher prepped for the kinds of situations that might come up at sleep away campAsher’s new strategy for getting “un-angry”How Maslov’s Hierachy of Needs has helped Asher learn more about his own emotional responses Resources Mentioned:Camp Orkila Space CampKate Berger on What Mindfulness Can Do for Kids and How to Get Started (podcast)Asher Talks with David Flink, a Social Movement Leader on the Front Lines of the Learning Differences Movement (podcast)Julie George on the Role of Executive Functioning in Differently-Wired Kids (podcast)Eye to Eye NationalKerbal Space ProgramThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 059a: 12-year-old Asher Talks About How He's Prepping for Sleep Away Camp

My guest today is Dr. Katie Davis, a researcher on the impact of digital technologies on young people’s learning, development, and well-being, and the author of the fascinating new book, Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up. The world of technology is ever-expanding and its integration into our lives so seamlessly that we often don’t stop to consider what effect it’s having on us and our children. In this conversation, Katie helps us understand what this impact is and what we want to consider surrounding our kids’ use of tech.Katie and I explore how technology is accelerating the full arc of child development, what the research says about the efficacy of apps that are sold as tools to develop kids’ learning and things like executive function skills and whether or not ADHD symptoms can be exacerbated by technology use. We also discussed gaming disorder and how to support children in their usage of social media while they are developing and exploring their identities. About Dr. Katie DavisDr. Katie Davis is Associate Professor at the University of Washington (UW) and Director of the UW Digital Youth Lab. For nearly twenty years, she has been researching the impact of digital technologies on young people’s learning, development, and well-being. In her latest book, Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up, Dr. Davis brings clarity to what we know about technology’s role in child development and provides guidance on how to help children of all ages make the most of their digital experiences. Things you&apos;ll learn from this episodeWhat Katie’s book Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up is about and what she was hoping to accomplish by sharing it with the worldHow technology is accelerating the full arc of child developmentWhat “design abuse” is and how it keeps kids engaged in technologyThe effects of technology on our kids’ fledgling executive function skillsWhat the research says about the efficacy of apps marketed as tools to support kids’ executive function skill developmentHow to support kids in the usage of social media while developing their identitiesResources Dr. Katie Davis’ websiteTechnology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up by Dr. Katie DavisDr. Katie Davis on InstagramDr. Katie Davis on TwitterSign up for Katie’s Technology’s Child newsletter to receive information, ideas, and updates related to the book and my work, as well as a sample chapter from Katie’s bookDevorah Heitner on Helping Kids Thrive in Their Digital Worlds (Tilt Parenting Podcast)Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 334: Dr. Katie Davis on Digital Media’s Role in the Lives of Differently Wired Kids

In this special kid’s POV edition of the podcast, Asher and Debbie take listeners inside their homeschooling world. They&apos;re about to begin year four of this unexpected homeschooling journey, and after much trial and error, they’ve found their rhythm and flow (for now) for what works best in their school.Asher and Debbie talk about the transition into homeschooling, what works and what doesn’t, how Asher really feels about being homeschooling, how they co-designed they school, and what a typical day looks like. Asher also shares his thoughts on how their relationship has changed as a result of the homeschooling dynamic.Debbie Reber is the founder of TiLT and the host of the TiLT Parenting Podcast. 12-year-old Asher is Debbie’s son and is regularly featured on the podcast. Things You&apos;ll Learn from This Episode:The pros and cons of homeschooling from a kid’s POVHow Asher and I have co-designed our school structure, schedule, and curriculumHow structure and flexibility can actually co-existWhat a typical school day looks like in our worldWhat I see as the biggest benefits of homeschooling AsherHow Asher perceives our teacher-student relationship versus mother-son Resources Mentioned:Image of our homeschooling daily scheduleKhan AcademyKerbal Space ProgramKurzgesagt YouTube ChannelTed-Ed VideosSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 021a: 12-year-old Asher Talks About LIfe as a Homeschooled Kid

We’re talking about what we often call in the neurodivergent space, long runways, for our emerging young adults, specifically alternative paths for differently wired students who are graduating high school but may not either be ready for a “typical” college experience or for whom college isn’t part of the plan.We do get a little update from Dave on the admissions landscape, but most of the this episode is dedicated to considering other options for students, including gap years, apprenticeships, taking a few classes at a community college, and most importantly, slowing the whole “launching” process down to support kids who would really benefit from extra time to develop and grow, recover from mental health challenges, destress, and more. About my guest:David L Marcus is a college admissions coach who loves helping students and parents find balance and joy. He has been a journalist, author and teacher – as well as a writing coach for CEOs.David wrote a book about college admissions, Acceptance (published by Penguin Books). He also wrote a book about struggling teens, What It Takes to Pull Me Through (published by Houghton Mifflin). He has appeared on the Today show and NPR’s Morning Edition; he has spoken about education at conferences, schools, churches, and synagogues across the U.S. David is an honors graduate of Brown University. He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard. But he says classes at a community college changed his life.Things you&apos;ll learn:What has changed for students who are college bound now that we are through the pandemicHow the decision-making and admission process has changed for students and for collegesWhy gap years can be such a good option for some students and the different ways a gap year might lookWhy community college might be a good starting point for neurodivergent kidsOther options for kids who don’t want to take the college route after high schoolAdvice for parents with kids close to the end of high school on how to support them after they graduateResources:David Marcus’ websiteAcceptance: A Legendary Guidance Counselor Helps Seven Kids Find the Right Colleges–and Find Themselves by David MarcusWhat It Takes To Pull Me Through: Four Troubled Teenagers And Fourteen Months That Transformed Them by David MarcusCollege Vetting, Admissions, & Accommodations for Differently Wired Students (Tilt Parenting Podcast)Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities by Elizabeth HambletGap Year AssociationCollege Autism SpectrumSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 333: David Marcus on Post-High School Alternative Paths for Differently Wired Kids

This weeks&apos; 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 with ADHD. Penny is also the founder of Parenting ADHD and Autism, which features a blog, coaching, and the Parenting ADHD podcast, all aimed at helping parents raising special kids survive, thrive, and parent with purpose. In our conversation, Penny shares her story of raising her differently wired son, gives us the inside scoop on her books, and shares some of her best strategies for getting through the tough moments with our unique kiddos. I hope you enjoy the episode!Penny Williams is a coffee-lovin’, ADHD-obsessed momma on a mission, and she’s honored to help families on this always chaotic, often stressful, anything-but-ordinary parenting journey. Through her award-winning books, online parent training programs, and parent coaching, Penny helps families like yours survive and thrive in the face of ADHD through a compassionate, purposeful parenthood. THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:Penny’s personal story of discovering her son’s neurodifferences and advocating for him in schoolWhy holding her son back one year in school was the best decision Penny made (but she had to follow her gut to make it)Penny’s thoughts on medicating kids for ADHD, as well as her story in figuring out the best medication path for her sonWhy Penny had mom guilt with some her choices in supporting her sonPenny’s thoughts on the co-morbid diagnoses of ADHD and autismThe challenges of getting a thorough and accurate diagnosis when there are multiple symptoms RESOURCES MENTIONED:Parenting ADHD and Aspergers (Penny’s website)Boy Without Instructions:Surviving the Learning Curve of Parenting a Child with ADHD by Penny WilliamsWhat to Expect When Parenting Children with ADHD: A 9-Step Plan to Master the Struggles and Triumphs of Parenting a Child with ADHD by Penny WilliamsThe Insider’s Guide to ADHD: Adults with ADHD Reveal the Secret to Parenting Kids with ADHD by Penny WilliamsParenting ADHD Podcast Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 093a: A Conversation with ADHD and Autism Parent Coach Penny Williams

Dr. Ellen Braaten was one of my first guests on the Tilt Parenting podcast, when she joined me back in 2016 to talk about her book about processing speed, Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up. I’m so happy to be bringing her back to the show to talk about motivation,, which is the topic for her wonderful new book, Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child’s Motivation. In this episode, we explore motivation (or what we might perceive as a lack of motivation) in our kids from many angles, including what is really going on when our child appears to be unmotivated, the relationship between executive function and motivation, how resilience comes into play, and the way in which we as parents and caregivers can support our kids in gaining confidence and skills so they can make meaningful progress towards the things that light them up. About Dr. Ellen BraatenDr. Ellen Braaten is the Executive Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massachusetts General Hospital, and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Braaten is widely recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. She is the co-author of many books and articles for parents and professionals including the bestselling book, Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up. Her newest book, Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child’s Motivation was published in March of 2023.Things you&apos;ll learn from this episode-Why people sometimes misconstrue struggles with motivation as laziness (and how they’re getting it wrong)-How executive function challenges and challenges with getting, or staying, motivated are connected-What the parenting APP framework is and how it helps parents in supporting their children in feeling more motivated-What “flow” is and how can we leverage that to support our kids’ fledgling motivation-How to support kids in setting and working towards goals with kids who are particularly demand-avoidantResources-Dr. Ellen Braaten’s website-Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child’s Motivation by Dr. Ellen Braaten-Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Keep Up in a Fast-Paced World by Dr. Ellen Braaten-Exploring Slow Processing Speed with Dr. Ellen Braaten (Tilt Parenting Podcast)-Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi-The Learning and Emotional Assessment Program at Mass General-Doable: A Girls’ Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything by Debbie ReberSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 332: How to Rekindle Your Child’s Motivation, with Dr. Ellen Braaten

This episode 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, Giselle was moved to create a venture called Strength Clusters, which is all about helping people understand and connect with each other through the language of character strengths. I’ll let Giselle tell you her whole story, because it’s very inspiring and personal, but for now, I’ll let you know that we’re going to be talking about his idea of why current systems aimed at supporting differently-wired kids do so by focusing on the deficits. We’ll also get into how truly transformational it can be, not just for the child but for the whole family, when we flip that on its head and focus on an individual’s strengths.THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:The cost of not allowing differently-wired kids to hang out in their areas of strength for large chunks of the dayWhy Giselle believes differently-wired kids need the opportunity to express what’s inside of themWhat the language of positive psychology and character strengths isWhat happens when the whole family views each other through the lens of character strengths and is on the same pageThe magic of looking at a child as a whole personThat there are other types of learning beyond cognitive learning, such as learning through the body and emotions RESOURCES MENTIONED:Strength Clusters (Giselle’s website)Character Strenths are Virtues: A Handbook and Classification by Martin Seligman and Christopher PetersonVia Character Strengths SurveyBrene Brown’s websiteThe Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene BrownPamela Slim’s websiteSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram 

TPP 057a: Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Support Differently Wired Kids

TiLT 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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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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