Low Demand Parenting

Embracing Our "Spiky-Profile" Kids

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In this episode of The Low Demand Parenting Podcast, Amanda Diekman welcomes Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired. Together, they delve into the unique challenges and strengths of raising twice-exceptional (2E) kids—children who are both gifted and neurodivergent. From understanding asynchrony to fostering self-advocacy and embracing parenting as activism, this episode offers invaluable insights for parents navigating the complexity of 2E parenting.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • What it means to be twice-exceptional (2E) and how to recognize it.
  • Understanding the asynchrony between giftedness and lagging skills.
  • How parents can reframe perplexing behavior as a sign of lagging skills rather than willful disobedience.
  • Encouraging self-discovery and self-advocacy in 2E kids.
  • Advocating for systemic change to better support differently wired children.
  • The importance of self-compassion and conscious maintenance for parents.

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    Resources Mentioned:

    • Tilt Parenting Website
    • Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World by Debbie Reber
    • Tilt Parenting Podcast
    • Articles and resources on twice-exceptionality available at Tilt Parenting.

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      Follow Debbie Reber:

      • Instagram: @TiltParenting
      • Facebook: Tilt Parenting Community



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        • Why is everything with my kid so hard?: Take the quiz to find your first step forward!
        • Low Demand Parenting Blog: a treasure trove of low demand wisdom

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