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

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

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Full-Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'll discover practical solutions for things like school challenges and refusal, therapy options, and fostering inclusion, social struggles, advocacy, intense behavior, and more — all through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Whether you're struggling with advocating for your child at school or seeking ways to better support their unique needs, Debbie offers the guidance and encouragement you need to reduce overwhelm and create a thriving, joyful family environment. It's like sitting down with a trusted friend who gets it. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back!

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Full-Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'll discover practical solutions for things like school challenges and refusal, therapy options, and fostering inclusion, social struggles, advocacy, intense behavior, and more — all through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Whether you're struggling with advocating for your child at school or seeking ways to better support their unique needs, Debbie offers the guidance and encouragement you need to reduce overwhelm and create a thriving, joyful family environment. It's like sitting down with a trusted friend who gets it. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back!

 

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TPP 256a: Autistic Therapist Kate McNulty on Mixed-Neurotype Relationships

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TPP 478: Lynn Lyons on Navigating Anxiety in Families

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09 Dec 2025

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TPP 034b: Kanesha Baynard on Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics With Our Parents and In-Laws

I sit down with my dear friend and super talented life coach Kanesha Baynard to talk about... more

05 Dec 2025

42 MINS

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TPP 477: A Conversation About All Things Puberty, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett

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02 Dec 2025

42 MINS

42:57

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TPP 270a: Support for Smart But Struggling Students, with Jeannine Jannot

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28 Nov 2025

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TPP 476: Rebecca Duffus & Lyric Rivera on Supporting Kids Autistic Identity Development

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41 MINS

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TPP 124b: Seth Perler on How Parents Can Help Their Kids Work Through Resistance

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21 Nov 2025

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TPP 475: Dr. Tamar Chansky on Freeing Your Child from OCD

Today we’re unpacking a topic that so many families struggle to understand—Obsessive Compu... more

18 Nov 2025

37 MINS

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TPP 097b: A Masterclass in Executive Functioning with Seth Perler (Part 2 of 2)

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41 MINS

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TPP 474: Debbie & Penny Williams on Navigating the Launch of Neurodivergent Young Adults (Part 1)

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42 MINS

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

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TPP 473: A Conversation with Naomi Fisher About EMDR

Today we’re exploring EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a therapeutic app... more

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TPP 342a: Dr. Devorah Heitner on Parenting Kids Who Are Growing Up in Public

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31 Oct 2025

55 MINS

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TPP 472: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart on Transforming Conflict Into Connection with our Teens

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28 Oct 2025

41 MINS

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TPP 356a: Supporting Healthy Digital Media Use for Neurodivergent Kids

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24 Oct 2025

41 MINS

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TPP 471: Chris Balme on Making Middle School an Adventure Worth Savoring

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21 Oct 2025

32 MINS

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TPP 313a: Dr. Devorah Heitner on Online Safety and Internet “Rabbit Holes” and Neurodivergent Kids

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41 MINS

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TPP 470: How Can I Stay Grounded When My Child Falls Apart After School?

In this Parent Lean In episode, Margaret Webb joins me to answer a listener's question abo... more

16 Oct 2025

17 MINS

17:22

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TPP 469: Helping Neurodivergent Girls Know They’re Enough, with Kate Rope

Today we’re talking about raising girls—what it means to help them feel strong in both bod... more

14 Oct 2025

39 MINS

39:42

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TPP 365a: Dr. Alok Kanojia Explains How to Raise Healthy Gamers

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10 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:09

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TPP 468: Helping Empaths and Highly Sensitive Kids Thrive with Dr. Judith Orloff

Today we’re diving into the world of empaths and highly sensitive people—what it means to ... more

07 Oct 2025

33 MINS

33:46

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TPP 128b: Digital Media and Technology Expert Devorah Heitner on Helping Kids Be Screenwise

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03 Oct 2025

44 MINS

44:08

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