Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children

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1. TPP 202a: Psychologist Dr. Dan Peters on Navigating the Teen Years and Preparing for Launch

   20 Jun 2025 · 49 min

   Author, psychologist, and Summit Center executive director Dr. Dan Peters talks about how we can best support differently wired teens and prepare them to successfully launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

2. TPP 449: How Can I Help My Neurodivergent Child Connect with Neurotypical Peers?

   19 Jun 2025 · 20 min · Episode 449

   In this Parent Lean In episode, I’m talking with Margaret Webb about a question I hear often—how can we support our neurodivergent kids in connecting with neurotypical peers, especially when social skills don’t quite…

3. TPP 448: A Conversation with Dr. Megan Anna Neff About Autistic Burnout

   17 Jun 2025 · 41 min

   Today I’m talking with Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist, the host of the Divergent Conversations podcast, and the creator of Neurodivergent Insights, where she creates and shares fantastic, well-researched,…

4. New Name, Same Mission: Welcome to Full-Tilt Parenting

   16 Jun 2025 · 3:50 · Trailer

   The Tilt Parenting podcast has a new name—Full Tilt Parenting—and in this short episode, I’m sharing the why behind the change and what it means moving forward. Same mission, same heart... just with a name that better…

5. TPP 201a: A Conversation with Author Amanda Stern on Growing Up with a Panic Disorder

   13 Jun 2025 · 45 min

   Amanda Stern, author of the memoir "Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life," shares her story of growing up with an undiagnosed and unsupported panic disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

6. TPP 447: Educator Sarah Casper Discusses her Comprehensive Consent Curriculum for Children and Teens

   10 Jun 2025 · 37 min

   Today we’re diving into a topic that’s sometimes tricky to navigate as parents: consent. My guest for this conversation is educator and consent expert Sarah Casper, founder of Comprehensive Consent and author of The…

7. TPP 200a: Body-Positive Parenting with Zoë Bisbing and Leslie Bloch of the Full Bloom Project

   6 Jun 2025 · 49 min

   Adolescent eating disorder psychotherapists Zoë Bisbing and Leslie Bloch of the Full Bloom Project talk about how to help kids maintain healthy, normal relationships with food and their bodies and create a family…

8. TPP 446: Therapist Jude Carn on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Neurodivergence

   3 Jun 2025 · 44 min

   You may have heard me mention IFS, or Internal Family Systems, in podcast episodes before. My guest today is going to go into much more detail, but briefly, IFS is a powerful and compassionate therapeutic framework for…

9. TPP 199a: Raising Good Humans with Hunter Clarke-Fields

   30 May 2025 · 41 min

   Mindfulness and parenting coach Hunter Clarke-Fields (Mindful Mama Mentor) talks about her new book "Raising Good Humans" and the ways mindfulness can allow parents to respond to challenges with more grace and peace.…

10. TPP 445: Myriam Sandler on Raising Confident, Creative Kids Through Independent Play

    27 May 2025 · 32 min

    Creating a home environment that supports meaningful play can feel like a constant puzzle, from managing toy overload to setting up spaces that actually encourage focus, creativity, and independence. So today I’m…

11. TPP 198a: When School Isn't Working, with Debbie Steinberg-Kuntz & Debbie Reber

    23 May 2025 · 45 min

    In this reverse interview, Debbie Steinberg-Kuntz of Bright & Quirky talks to Debbie about how to forge a path when school isn't working out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12. TPP 444: Help! My Child's Self-Esteem is Terrible and I Don't Know What to Do

    22 May 2025 · 22 min · Episode 444

    Parent coach Zach Morris joins Debbie to answer a listener question on how to support a neurodivergent child who has incredibly low self-esteem despite a parent's constant reassurance. Visit the show notes page at…

13. TPP 443: Deborah Farmer Kris on Harnessing the Power of Awe in Our Parenting Lives

    20 May 2025 · 38 min

    Today, we’re talking about awe and wonder and all the incredible benefits that these simple and accessible emotions can have in terms of learning and child development. And I have the perfect guest here to talk about…

14. TPP 197a: Dayna Abraham Helps Parents Calm the Chaos

    16 May 2025 · 46 min

    Educator, homeschooling mom, and founder of Lemon Lime Adventures Dayna Abraham discusses sensory processing challenges, being a differently wired parent, and her four-step approach parents can use to go from chaos to…

15. TPP 442: Flex School Founder Jacqui Byrne on Supporting the Full Arc of a 2e Child's Life

    13 May 2025 · 44 min

    Today I’m talking with Jacqui Byrne, the founder of FlexSchool, a pioneering educational model designed specifically for 2e students. Jacqui is an award-winning educational leader, a sought-after speaker, and a…

16. TPP 196a: Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders with Dr. Donna Geffner

    9 May 2025 · 42 min

    Speech-language pathologist and audiologist Dr. Donna Geffner explains what central auditory processing disorders are and discusses approaches to best supports and accommodations. Learn more about your ad choices.…

17. TPP 441: A Conversation with Tosha Schore about Addressing Aggression in Boys

    6 May 2025 · 45 min

    Today, we’re talking about aggression, specifically in boys, and how we as parents can respond with understanding, connection, and compassion instead of fear or shaming. Joining me is Tosha Schore, a powerful voice in…

18. TPP 195a: The Conscious Discipline Methodology, with Dr. Becky Bailey

    2 May 2025 · 46 min

    Author, educator, child development expert Dr. Becky Bailey talks about her Conscious Discipline model of safety, connection and problem-solving to nurture children's social and emotional learning. Learn more about…

19. TPP 440: Dr. Tamara Rosier on the Complexities and Dynamics of an ADHD Family

    29 Apr 2025 · 41 min

    Would you define your family as an ADHD family? Today's guest, Dr. Tamara Rosier, and the author of the book You, Me, and Our ADHD Family: Practical Steps to Cultivate Healthy Relationships, says that ADHD isn’t an…

20. TPP 194a: Educator and Community Activist Jason Allen on Differently Wired Students of Color

    25 Apr 2025 · 43 min

    Educator, blogger, and community activist Jason B. Allen shares his ideas for how traditional school environments need to change to better serve differently wired black students and, in particular, black and brown…

21. TPP 439: Jessica Slice on What We Can All Learn from Disabled Parenting

    22 Apr 2025 · 35 min

    Today we’re talking about the reality of parenting while disabled. My guest is Jessica Slice, the author of the new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World. A writer, advocate, and…

22. TPP 193a: Filmmaker Chris Baier on Helping Families Get Unstuck from OCD

    18 Apr 2025 · 39 min

    Writer, filmmaker, and creative director Chris Baier talks about raising a daughter with OCD and the film their journey inspired him to produce, UNSTUCK, an award-winning short that explains OCD through the eyes of…

23. You Might Also Like: Climbing the Walls, from Understood.org

    17 Apr 2025 · 31 min

    Listen to an episode of Understood.org's new podcast Climbing the Wall, a 6-part series that investigates why women with ADHD have gone undiagnosed for so long… and how that changed dramatically during the pandemic,…

24. TPP 438: It’s Been 9 Years of Tilt Parenting — What’s Changed in the Movement? A Special Solocast with Debbie Reber

    15 Apr 2025 · 35 min

    In this special 9-year anniversary episode, I'm doing things a little differently. Instead of a guest interview, I'm doing a solocast in which I share nine shifts I've noticed in the parenting paradigm for those of us…

25. TPP 192a: Dr. Karen Wilson on How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Elementary School

    11 Apr 2025 · 40 min

    Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Wilson shares her best practices about the transition of differently wired children from preschool (or no school at all) into elementary school, including special considerations,…

26. TPP 437: Dr. Devon Price on the Autistic Person's Guide to Unmasking for Life

    8 Apr 2025 · 44 min

    I’m excited to welcome Dr. Devon Price back to the show to talk about unmasking and self-acceptance for autistic individuals. You may know about Devon’s book Unmasking Autism, and if you haven’t I highly encourage you…

27. TPP 190a: Dr. Melanie Hayes Talks About Her Big Minds Micro-School and Educating 2e Children

    4 Apr 2025 · 44 min

    Big Minds micro-school founder Dr. Melanie Hayes shares her story of starting a school for twice-exceptional learners, and discusses ways 2e students' needs can be met in traditional educational setting. Learn more…

28. TPP 436: Dr. John Duffy on Helping Our Struggling Teen Boys

    1 Apr 2025 · 34 min

    A few months ago, I had my friend and colleague Cathy Adams on the show to talk about her book Restoring Our Girls and raising daughters to be emotionally healthy in a complicated world. I knew then that I wanted to…

29. TPP 188a: Dr. Terry Roberts on "The New Smart" and How Nurturing Creativity Will Help Children Thrive

    28 Mar 2025 · 49 min

    Educator and author Terry Roberts, PhD, discusses his new book "The New Smart: How Nurturing Creativity Will Help Children Thrive," and shares his ideas surrounding the future of work, what the education model is…

30. TPP 435: William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on the Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child

    25 Mar 2025 · 46 min

    I’m thrilled to welcome back two favorite podcast guests and just all-around wonderful humans, Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson. You might know them from their bestselling book The Self-Driven Child, which I often…

31. TPP 186a: Author and Illustrator Samantha Cotterill Discusses Her New Book Series, Little Senses

    21 Mar 2025 · 41 min

    Children's picture book author / illustrator Samantha Cotterill discusses her new book series, Little Senses, which highlights the experience of children with sensory issues or ASD, and also shares her own journey of…

32. TPP 434: Educator Lily Howard Scott on Shaping Kids Through Words

    18 Mar 2025 · 43 min

    Today, we are talking about one of the most accessible and impactful tools we’ve got to help our kids thrive. But this tool is so simple and obvious that we may not even realize its immense power. I’m talking about…

33. TPP 185a: Eileen Devine on Supporting Children with Pre-Natal Substance Exposure

    14 Mar 2025 · 45 min

    Eileen Devine, a neurobehavioral therapist and support coach, discusses supporting children with brain-based neurodevelopmental challenges resulting from pre-natal exposure to drugs or alcohol, as well as the unique…

34. TPP 433: Educator Rob Barnett on What it Takes to Meet Every Learner's Needs

    11 Mar 2025 · 39 min

    Today I’ve got a really interesting conversation for you about a relatively new instruction model that is designed to create learning environments that truly meet the needs of every student. It’s called the Modern…

35. TPP 183a: Jess Sherman on Nutrition For Our Child's Brain, Mood, Behavior, and Better Overall Health

    7 Mar 2025 · 47 min

    Nutritionist Jess Sherman shares ideas for how parents can bring more nourishment into their children’s lives, including, or maybe especially those with food sensitivities, picky or aggressive behavior. Learn more…

36. TPP 432: A Conversation with Zoe Bisbing About ARFID & Neurodivergence

    4 Mar 2025 · 42 min

    If your child has extreme food aversions, anxiety around eating, or struggles with a very limited diet, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Today we’re diving into ARFID — Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake…

37. TPP 182a: A Conversation with Autism and Neurodiversity Support Specialist Kristy Forbes

    28 Feb 2025 · 52 min

    My guest this week is autism and neurodiversity support specialist Kristy Forbes of In Tune Pathways. Kristy is the parent of four autistic children, and has an abundance of emotional, practical, and lived experience…

38. You Might Also Like: ADHD Aha!, from Understood.org

    27 Feb 2025 · 18 min

    Listen 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.…

39. TPP 431: Rebecca Winthrop & Jenny Anderson on Disengaged Teens

    25 Feb 2025 · 44 min

    Today’s conversation feels both important and timely, because they’re tackling a challenge so many parents are facing: how to help disengaged teens reconnect with learning. My guests are Jenny Anderson, an…

40. TPP 181a: Educator Zach Morris on Emotionally Supporting Children Through Difficult Periods

    21 Feb 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Educator and school co-founder Zach Morris shares his insights on how we can emotionally support children through difficult periods, including challenges relating to school anxiety and more Learn more about your ad…

41. TPP 430: How Can I Take Care of Myself While in Burnout & Raising Explosive Children?

    20 Feb 2025 · 21 min

    Parent Coach Margaret Webb joins Debbie to answer a listener question on how to navigate solo parenting as a neurodivergent mom in burnout, balance supporting two neurodivergent kids post-divorce, and find realistic…

42. TPP 429: Dr. Liz Angoff on Best Practices for Talking with Kids About Diagnoses

    18 Feb 2025 · 37 min

    Picture this. You’re sitting in the neuropsych’s office after you just got your kid’s diagnosis. You’re relieved to have some information on how to help them but have no clue how to explain their neurodivergence to…

43. TPP 180a: Susan Stiffelman on Parenting Without Power Struggles

    14 Feb 2025 · 48 min

    Marriage and family therapist, licensed psychotherapist, and author Susan Stiffelman talks about her book Parenting Without Power Struggles and shares strategies for staying calm in the midst of conflict with our…

44. TPP 428: ADHD Activist Sarah Templeton on the School-to-Prison Pipeline

    11 Feb 2025 · 37 min

    Today we’re diving into an urgent and often overlooked issue—the connection between ADHD, the school-to-prison pipeline, and the critical need for early intervention. My guest for today’s conversation is Sarah…

45. TPP 179a: 12-Year-Old Rylan Talks About Growing up with Tourettes and Autism

    7 Feb 2025 · 39 min

    Gwen Vogelgang and her 12-year-old son Rylan talk about their new book, "If I Squeeze Your Head I'm Sorry," which allow readers to enter the brain of a child who sees, feels, and understands the world from a…

46. TPP 427: Dr. Tovah Klein on Raising Resilient Kids During Times of Uncertainty

    4 Feb 2025 · 41 min

    Today’s episode couldn’t be more timely. We’re exploring the important topic of resilience and how to support our kids in navigating challenging times. Joining me is Dr. Tovah Klein, author of the insightful new book…

47. TPP 178a: The Davidson Institute on Supporting & Educating Profoundly Gifted Children

    31 Jan 2025 · 45 min

    Dr. Stacy Hawthorne and Dr. Jessica Potts of The Davidson Institute talk about the unique needs for profoundly gifted children and share insights on how to support their intellectual and social/emotional development.…

48. TPP 426: Georgie Wisen-Vincent on Unlocking Our Kids’ Emotional Balance and Resilience with The Way of Play

    28 Jan 2025 · 47 min

    Playing with our kids doesn’t always come naturally to parents. For some of us, it might feel uninteresting, repetitive, or as though the only way to participate is by taking over. But today’s conversation might just…

49. TPP 425: How Can I “De-Motivate” My Teen From Engaging in Risky Behaviors?

    24 Jan 2025 · 21 min

    Zach Morris joins Debbie to answer a listener question on how to address a 17-year-old with ADHD and executive function challenges who is vaping, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing trust, open communication,…

50. TPP 177a: Dr. John Duffy on Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety

    24 Jan 2025 · 51 min

    Clinical psychologist, life coach, and author Dr. John Duffy talks about his new book, "Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety" and shares insights for how parents raising teens can be the emotional support they…