Best Debbie Reber Podcasts (2023)

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Learn with Dr. Emily

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17. The Power of Community for Parents of Differently-Wired Children, with Debbie Reber 42:17

7d ago42:17

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When Debbie Reber and her husband figured out that they were raising a neurodivergent child, they were a little caught off guard - it wasn't exactly the vision they had in mind for their parenting life. For years, they felt "otherized" by other parents and completely misunderstood. They didn't have much of a community to help them - until Debbie de…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 324: A Conversation about Declarative Language and Co-Regulation, with Linda Murphy 46:15

19m ago46:15

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For the past few years, I’ve been hearing about this concept called “declarative language,” and although I had an idea of what it was, after reading my guest Linda Murphy’s Declarative Language Handbook, I couldn’t wait to bring her on the show because it offers another transformational tool for our parenting differently wired kids’ toolbox. Linda …

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Teresa Kmak: Difficulties of Toilet Training and How to Overcome Them | Raising Parents #19 1:08:22

2d ago1:08:22

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Marking the transition from wearing diapers to using the toilet, toilet training is a significant milestone in a child's development. While it can be a challenging and frustrating experience for both parents and children, it is a crucial step in a child's journey towards independence and self-care. Therefore, parents must exhibit patience, consiste…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Jennifer Hancock: How to Stop Bullying Using Behavioral Science | Raising Parents #18 1:00:33

2d ago1:00:33

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Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that involves intentional harm or harassment and has long-lasting negative effects on millions of children worldwide, both the victim and the bully. While there are many approaches to preventing bullying, behavioral science offers valuable insights into why children engage in bullying and how to prevent it.…

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Brainy Moms

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Intentional Parenting: Establishing Boundaries, a Family Culture, and a Growth Mindset with guest Monica Swanson 54:36

1h ago54:36

54:36

Do you struggle to find the balance between setting boundaries and giving freedoms to your kids? Do you worry that your teens are unprepared to leave the nest? Are you concerned you’re spending more time raising your voice than connecting with your toddler? Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom; What Your Son Needs Most from You and Raising Amazing; Br…

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18. So, What Was School Like for You? (I'll Go First) 19:03

6h ago19:03

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When I work with parents who are raising neurodivergent kids, I often ask, “What was school like for you?” We all have an answer to this question, but it’s hard to sum up 13 years of learning in a conversation. I’m really just interested in a parent’s gut reaction. Some freeze, some appear overwhelmed and give me a look indicating, “How much time d…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 323: Educator and Coach Sandi Lerman on Neurodiversity and Developmental Trauma 45:50

8h ago45:50

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Over the past few years I’ve seen the word trauma become more and more prevalent in conversations surrounding children, especially differently wired children. So I invited trauma and education expert Sandi Lerman onto the show so we could talk about exactly what’s going on with our kids — have they or are they experiencing trauma at school? What is…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 322: Gentle Parenting Expert Sarah Moore Talks About Peaceful Discipline 48:41

8d ago48:41

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My guest today is Sarah Moore, the author of the new book Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior. Sarah explains what peaceful discipline is and walk us through its relationships with the traditional disciplinary tools many parents rely on when navigating tricky behavior, like time outs and consequences. Sarah also exp…

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Brainy Moms

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Peaceful Parenting Through Tough Moments at Any Age with guest Laura Reardon 1:01:13

10d ago1:01:13

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If you’ve struggled to control your own emotions during a toddler tantrum or tween storm, you’re not alone. Parenting is full of everyday challenges that often lead to big feelings, bad behavior, and reactionary responses—and we’re not just talking about the kids. Parent coach Laura Reardon joined The Brainy Moms podcast to share her insights on ef…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Dr. Jennifer Hartstein: Children Suicidal Tendency | Raising Parents #17 1:19:11

17d ago1:19:11

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While it is often associated with adults, suicidal tendencies can be experienced by children and teenagers too. This is a deeply concerning issue that requires urgent attention and action. As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure the emotional well-being of our children and to create an environment that supports mental and emotional health. I…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Lu Ngo: A Child’s Reflection on Parenting | Raising Parents #16 1:17:36

17d ago1:17:36

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Talking about parenting, it is indeed a complex and challenging experience. We often discuss ways to improve our parenting skills, how to effectively resolve issues that arise with our children, and address many questions that parents have about raising children. However, have we ever considered looking at parenting through the perspective of a chi…

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16. How to Teach Your Neurodivergent Child to Travel 15:04

18d ago15:04

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As spring break approaches and summer plans are being made, I begin hearing travel anxiety from many parents raising neurodivergent kids. Some can’t fathom going to a restaurant without causing a scene so an extended vacation seems out of reach. Many are surprised when I say, “Your child can totally do this! Maybe not yet, but just like any other s…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 321: Chris Balme on How Parents Can Navigate the Tricky Middle School Years 38:12

2d ago38:12

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Middle school might not feel like a very enchanting time in our lives — it definitely didn’t feel that way for me when I was living through it. But according to my guest Chris Balme, middle school is a time of great magic and opportunity for our kids, and for us as parents, if we know what we’re looking for. In our conversation, Chris explains the …

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Diann Cameron Kelly, Ph.D., LMSW: Civic Engagement for Children | Raising Parents #15 1:45:09

19d ago1:45:09

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Civic engagement is very important for kids because it helps them become responsible and active citizens who care about others. Encouraging children to engage in civic activities from a young age not only instills important values such as empathy and responsibility, but also helps build a sense of belonging and connection to their community. In thi…

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Helping Children Thrive

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Episode 35: Parenting children with ADHD with Dr Laura Froyen 38:54

20d ago38:54

38:54

Dr Laura Froyen is on a mission to help parents reclaim peace, joy, and connection. She helps parents find the root cause of their triggers and heal them once and for all. she does this by guiding parents to tap in to their intuition so they can parent from a place of feeling calm, confident, and aligned. As a Mom of 2, She understands how importan…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 009a: 11-Year-Old Asher and Debbie on the Importance of Morning Routines 14:38

6d ago14:38

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In this special kid’s POV edition, I share a short conversation with my 11-year-old child Asher about the new morning routine we began doing in January 2016. The routine is based on author and speaker Hal Elrod’s book The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM). Because I’m always looking for ways t…

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15. What Parents Raising Neurodivergent Kids Worry About 17:30

25d ago17:30

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If you’ve been following me for a while now, you know that I have been on both sides of the diagnostic feedback session. I’ve been the psychologist reviewing evaluation results with parents and I’ve been the parent on the receiving end of evaluation data that confirms what I already knew was unfolding before my eyes. As a parent, I remember feeling…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 320: Dr. Karen Wilson on How (and When) to Talk to Kids About Their Diagnoses 41:44

9d ago41:44

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I know that there are concerns among many families that their child’s self-esteem can be negatively impacted by a label, or that others, including teachers may treat a child differently if they know they have one or more diagnoses, especially because of the stigma associated with neurodifferences. So this is what Dr. Karen Wilson and I get into — d…

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Helping Children Thrive

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What is a Nutrivore with Dr Sarah Ballantyne 51:05

11d ago51:05

51:05

Award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned health expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD believes the key to improving public health is scientific literacy. She creates educational resources to help people improve their day-to-day diet and lifestyle choices, empowered and informed by the most current evidenced-bas…

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Brainy Moms

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Parenting a Differently Wired Kid on Your Own Terms with guest Debbie Reber, MA 45:51

26d ago45:51

45:51

If you’re parenting a differently wired kid, you may have concerns that go beyond the already heavy stressors that can come with parenting. Am I parenting to bring out the best in my child or doing what’s comfortable, easy or socially expected? Is my child’s IEP just addressing the behavior rather than the stressors that are causing the behavior? I…

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14. Top 5 Roadblocks to Effective Parent-Teacher Collaboration 13:55

1M ago13:55

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All parents and educators want what is best for the child. But when it comes to supporting a child with a complex constellation of strengths and needs within a group of children who also have their own constellation of strengths and needs, it gets complicated. Here's how to break through. --- Sign up for Dr. Emily's weekly newsletter at www.learnwi…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 319: Dr. Gail Post on the Gifted Parenting Journey and Support for Families of Gifted Children 41:21

26d ago41:21

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In this episode, we are diving in to the realities of parenting gifted and 2e kids. Gail and I talked about the common challenges parents raising gifted and 2e kids experience as part of their journey, why it can sometimes feel uncomfortable to celebrate our child’s accomplishments with others and how that impacts our kids and us, and how to handle…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 004a: Psychologist Kate Berger on What Mindfulness Can Do for Kids 29:48

1M ago29:48

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For this episode, I sit down with Kate Berger, a child and adolescent psychologist, Mindfulness instructor, and owner of the Netherlands-based therapy practice, Expat Kids’ Club, for a conversation about the benefits of mindfulness in kids and ideas for how to begin weaving mindfulness into our families’ lives. Kate is heavily engaged in the moveme…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Debbie Reber: Parental Awareness of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders | Raising Parents #14 1:28:02

1M ago1:28:02

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Raising a child with a disability can be a challenging and isolating experience. Despite there has been increasing awareness of challenges and needs of families of children with disabilities in recent years, many parents still face significant struggles to navigate systems and services available to support their child. Yet it is important to build …

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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Special Live Event About Our Kids' Mental Health Next Week 1:46

27d ago1:46

1:46

Last month, my friend and colleague Dr. Matt Zakreski joined me for a special live event to talk openly and honestly about the mental health challenges facing our kids and families. More than 300 parents joined us for a rich, supportive, and intimate conversation. Truly feeling seen when our families are in a dark season or crisis-mode is what we n…

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13. Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Become More Independent 26:11

1M ago26:11

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If you are raising a child diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or anxiety, the uncertainty of their future can feel very anxiety-provoking. Will they learn to drive? Will they be able to live on their own? Will they be happy? One gift of parenting a child developing on their own path and timetable is that you learn quickly to let go of any plans beyond ab…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 318: What Parents Need to Know about the IEP Process, with Therapist Beth Liesenfeld 44:42

1M ago44:42

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If you are a parent of a neurodivergent kid with a diagnosed learning disability, you likely have had experience with Individualized Education Plans, otherwise known as IEPs. And if this is you, my hunch is you have some feelings about IEPs and the whole process — the stresses, the unknowns, the fact that it might feel like you have to understand a…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 001a: Margaret Webb on Parenting the Child You Didn't Expect When You Were Expecting 35:40

1M ago35:40

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Parent coach Margaret Webb believes that while many of us as parents are busy trying to meet our child’s unique needs, we’re often neglecting our own. In our conversation, she shares her ideas for how parents can shift this dynamic in a way that results in a more peaceful, more rewarding experience all around. The bonus? Our kids reap the biggest b…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Kantiana Taslim: Importance and Challenges of Children’s Sex Education | Raising Parents #13 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

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Parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for the world and helping them grow with a good understanding of various situations, including sexual education. Sexual education may be a sensitive topic, but it is important to maintain open communication with children from an early age to provide them with accurate information and help them…

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Brainy Moms

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Shame, Taboos, and Trauma: Talking to your Kids about their Bodies, Intimacy, and Porn with guest Clint Davis, MS, LPC 57:59

28d ago57:59

57:59

On this episode of the Brainy Moms parenting podcast, Dr. Amy and Teri welcome the return of trauma therapist Clint Davis to the show to share his insights about an uncomfortable topic: protecting your kids from sexual abuse and trauma. Beyond just recommending parental-control apps, Clint delves into the psychology behind age-appropriate curiosity…

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12. Was That Behavior Intentional or Was That a Stress Response? 20:56

2M ago20:56

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One of the most common questions I receive from parents is this: How do I know if my child’s behavior is due to their disability or if they are doing it on purpose? Because our neurodivergent children present with skill weaknesses that occur internally, like those related to emotional dysregulation and executive functioning, when they are asked to …

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 317: A Conversation About Autistic Burnout with Neurodivergent Support Specialist Kristy Forbes 49:33

1M ago49:33

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I’m honored to kick off the season with a powerful conversation about autistic burnout with autism and neurodiversity support specialist, Kristy Forbes. Kristy and I talk about what exactly autistic burnout is and how it presents, why “deep rest” is critical for someone experiencing autistic burnout, and how autistic burnout is differentiated from …

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Stella O’Malley: Bullying - The Perpetrators, Victims, and How to Prevent | Raising Parents #12 1:29:22

2M ago1:29:22

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Bullying is a major concern for parents as it can significantly impact their child's emotional and mental health. The consequences of bullying can take various forms, such as decreased interest in social interactions, fear of attending school, and other adverse changes in behavior. Parents play a crucial role in preventing bullying by fostering a s…

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11. Is My Neurodivergent Child Ready for Kindergarten? 18:11

2M ago18:11

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One of the hardest decisions parents make for their child is when to begin Kindergarten. A generation ago, parents didn’t think about this much. If your child was five years old before the cut-off date for your public school district, then it was time for Kindergarten. However, as Kindergarten has become less play and more academic in the last 20 y…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Kristi Miller: Why It’s Critical for Parents to Start Co-parenting Early | Raising Parents #11 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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Co-parenting refers to a different form of parenting that involves two or more individuals who have chosen to raise a child together. This can include married couples who involve grandparents in the parenting process, single parents who rely on their own parents for support, and divorced or separated couples who work together to raise their childre…

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Brainy Moms

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Conscious Parenting: Finding Balance Between Permissive and Punitive Approaches with guest Dr. Elham Raker 54:23

2M ago54:23

54:23

Has someone ever told you to “enjoy every minute of parenting because it goes by so fast”? Or that “you only have 18 summers”? For some of us, the extra pressure to feel like we have to relish every touch point with our kids only adds to the stress we feel as busy parents just trying to do our best to juggle it all. On this episode, Dr. Amy and San…

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10. Why Mistakes Overwhelm Neurodivergent Kids...and how to help 22:03

2M ago22:03

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Children lack the life experience to fully embrace the delayed gratification needed to believe that mistakes are helpful. Every child goes through a developmental period where they must learn the arc of change that comes with being faced with something that is too hard, needing the motivation to keep coming back to try again, and then the satisfact…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Dr. Robert A Saul: Conscious Parenting | Raising Parents #10 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

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How many of us have subconsciously set a standard of how your child should behave? If you have, chances are you’re not alone. Some parents have desires for their child’s life even before they’re born whether it's wanting your child to live a good life or to go to college when they get older. Conscious parenting aims to teach us to understand that o…

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Brainy Moms

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Juggling Work and Parenthood without the Guilt with guest Dr. Yael Schonbrun 48:13

2M ago48:13

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Are you a working parent who constantly feels overwhelmed, frustrated and/or riddled with guilt? Welcome to the club! For most of us, it’s hard to feel like we’ve got the time, energy, or temperament to balance our lives in a way that feels connected, creative, and inspired. On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy talked to cl…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 153a: Casey O'Roarty of Joyful Courage on Calming the Drama in Our Homes 47:16

3M ago47:16

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Today I’m bringing back to the podcast a guest who has much goodness to offer our community, Casey O’Roarty, a positive discipline trainer, parent coach, author, and host of the Joyful Courage podcast. Casey is just about to publish her first book, a passion project called Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journ…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 316: Dr. Tamar Chansky on How to Free Our Children from Negative Thinking 49:10

3M ago49:10

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In this episode, we’re talking about negative thinking and how to help kids who are more “glass half empty” thinkers shift their mindset. My guest is the woman who literally wrote the book on the subject, psychologist Dr. Tamar Chansky, author of Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking. Tamar and I talked about what negative thinking is, whether …

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 070a: Family Therapist Neil Brown Talks About Parental Burnout 37:08

3M ago37:08

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This week I bring back to the show Neil Brown, a licensed clinical social worker, the author of Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle: Resolve the Power Struggle and Build Trust, Responsibility, and Respect, and host of the Healthy Family Connections Podcast. When I last had Neil on the show, we talked about control battles with teens, and if you h…

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Brainy Moms

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Hey Mom, Who’s Taking Care of You? (Let’s Talk About Emotional Exhaustion) with guest Nancy Colier, LCSW 57:58

3M ago57:58

57:58

If we asked you, “who’s taking care of you?” what would your response be? We bet the responses would range from a spit-take to a chuckle, from a frown to actual tears. Nancy Colier, author of The Emotionally Exhausted Woman, Why You're Feeling Depleted, and How to Get What you Need has asked a number of women this question as she worked on her book…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 315: Dr. Lori Desautels on Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline in Schools, and at Home 42:38

3M ago42:38

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I found about Lori’s work recently and after reading her book Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline, I really wanted to bring her on as a guest because I believe the work she is doing is revolutionary. Lori’s work centers around helping educators, parents, and any adults who work with children shift the way they think …

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 146a: Self-Directed Learning Advocate Blake Boles on Unschooling 35:55

3M ago35:55

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My guest this week is Blake Boles, the self-directed learning advocate behind Unschool Adventures and the author of several books on unschooling, including The Art of Self-Directed Learning, Better Than College, and College Without High School, as well as the host of the Off-Trail Learning podcast. Now… you may be reading this and thinking, I’m not…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Dina Sargeant: 2022 Recaps | Raising Parents #9 8:22

4M ago8:22

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2022 in review: from positive discipline to children’s behavior problems; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding parenting science. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far? In this episode of Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant wraps this year’s lesson into a com…

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 314: Dr. Abigail Gewirtz on Helping Kids Find Hope & Optimism in the Most Challenging Times 36:13

3M ago36:13

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Since my guest for today’s episode, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz was on the show just over two years ago near the start of the COVID pandemic, the world has continued to go through increasingly complicated and challenging times. Like I’m sure all of you out there listening, I’ve struggled to find ways to help my child feel hope and optimism about the state …

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Helping Children Thrive

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Episode 33: Overcoming PANS and PANDAS with Dr Nancy O'Hara 44:17

4M ago44:17

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TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

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TPP 060a: A Deep Dive Into Assessments, Diagnoses, and Labels, with Melissa Neff, PhD 44:25

3M ago44:25

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Melissa Neff, a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Missoula, MT in the United States who specializes in conducting psychological evaluations with children (ages 6-18) and adults. A lot of Melissa’s practice focuses on helping parents figure out what’s going on with their children and diagnosing th…

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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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Danielle Dick: Understanding Children’s Behavior Problems | Raising Parents #8 1:29:51

4M ago1:29:51

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Unexpected behavior with children can be frustrating without any understanding of the ways to handle their misconduct. It doesn’t have to be bad or rebellious behaviors, but on how kids react differently from our expectations and what we have prepared for them. In this episode of Raising Parents: Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargea…

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