Ep. 111: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World
JOIN DEBBIE’S FREE DIFFERENTLY WIRED BOOKCLUB (SPRING, 2022). In this episode, I’m talking to Debbie Reber, creator of TiLT Parenting, the host of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, and the author of Differently Wired: Raising and Exceptional Child in a Conventional World. While this book was written mainly for parents that need extra support, I think…
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[Encore] Ep. 108: Simple Acts of Giving Back with Natalie Silverstein
Show Notes Subscribe for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. In episode 108, I’m chatting with Natalie Silverstein about her new book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back. We talk about the importance of instilling the value of service and acts of kindness. She shares how she created a resource…
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Real American
Real American: A MemoirJulie Lythcott-Haims Real AmericanBook ReviewDear white people, Read this book.“Dear white people, When you’re sad about racism, please have the decency not to cry for yourselves.”-Julie Lythcott-HaimsI am grateful for Lythcott-Haims exquisite (and exquisitely painful) memoir of growing up as the beloved daughter of a black man and white woman in a country…
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Parenting the Challenging Child
Parenting the Challenging Child: The 4-Step Way to Turn Problem Situations into Learning Opportunities Signe Whitson Parenting the Challenging ChildBook ReviewEncouraging, simplified approach to parenting (and working with) challenging kidsSigne Whitson breaks down clearly and succinctly what adults need to know about working kids who struggle with behavioral challenges. Whitson’s approach and ideas are clearly outlined and…
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Differently Wired Book Review
Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World Differently WiredBook ReviewWhen neurologically atypical kids have the chance to let their gifts flourish, there is no limit to what’s possible.While Reber wrote this book primarily for parents of neurologically atypical kids, her words and advice will resonate with parents of all kids and will also…
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Ep. 6: Staying Underwhelmed with Erica Jameson
“Not WHO you are but HOW you are.” -Erica Jameson I learned a lot talking with Erica Jameson, the third-generation owner and director of Jameson Ranch Camp, a sustainable, working ranch in California’s southern Sierras. Campers at Jameson learn how to take care of animals, live simply, and, as Erica says, “play in the dirt.”…
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