90-Minute School Day

Ep. 13 - Don’t Let Demands Overwhelm You: Less is More


Listen Later

Discover a revolutionary approach to parenting and homeschooling!

Join host Kelly Edwards as she engages in a live recorded conversation with Amanda Diekman, author of "Low Demand Parenting” and Robyn Robertson of Honey! I’m Homeschooling the Kids.

Amanda walks us through her personal journey through burnout, breaking societal norms, and finding freedom outside conventional boxes. She shares practical tips for navigating demands, recognizing your capacity, and building trust with your children. If you're a parent seeking joy, healing, and a unique path, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode we answer the following questions:

  • I’m a new homeschooler and I’m very nervous about 24/7 with my kiddo.  I’m worried about my own burnout and self-care...help!
  • How do I strew as a neurodivergent parent with executive functioning challenges?
  • How do I work with my kiddo who never has enough, who is always asking for more time together, more play?
  • How do I low demand parent a 1-year-old and 3-year-old?
  • Are demands a social construct?
  • Tips for the low demand lifestyle, homeschooling and working from home?
  • What are the signs of PDA and how do I get it diagnosed?
  • What other diagnosis are made in lieu of PDA not being in the DSM 5?
  • Tune-in for insights that will reshape your parenting experience!

     

    Resources and Support:

     

    Amanda Diekman’s Website and Instagram

    Buy Amanda’s book, Low Demand Parenting

    Robyn Robertson’s podcast, Honey! I’m Homeschooling the Kids

    Book - Burnout: Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Nagoski sisters

    Learn more about PDA here: PDA North America

    Join Waitlist for 90-Minute School Day Guide Training™ – The next co-hort is March 2024!

    Kelly offers one-on-one coaching and a self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method if you’re ready to start today.

    Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™ with your community here.

    Share your homeschool with this community! Be featured on the podcast by recording your story, struggle or asking your question here.

     

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    90-Minute School DayBy Kelly

    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    18 ratings


    More shows like 90-Minute School Day

    View all
    Read-Aloud Revival ® by Sarah Mackenzie

    Read-Aloud Revival ®

    3,356 Listeners

    Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill by Pam Barnhill

    Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill

    686 Listeners

    Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling by Sonya Shafer

    Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

    520 Listeners

    Brave Writer by Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

    Brave Writer

    892 Listeners

    Beautifully Complex by Penny Williams

    Beautifully Complex

    350 Listeners

    Calm Parenting Podcast by Kirk Martin

    Calm Parenting Podcast

    1,458 Listeners

    The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne by Kim John Payne/Center for Social Sustainability

    The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne

    328 Listeners

    Now That We're A Family by Elisha and Katie Voetberg

    Now That We're A Family

    1,777 Listeners

    The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast by That Sounds Fun Network

    The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

    2,115 Listeners

    Called To Homeschool by Meg Thomas

    Called To Homeschool

    268 Listeners

    Simple Farmhouse Life by Lisa Bass

    Simple Farmhouse Life

    2,042 Listeners

    Homeschool Made Simple by Homeschool Made Simple

    Homeschool Made Simple

    400 Listeners

    Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschool, Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family by Leigh Nguyen - Homeschool Mom, Homeschooling, Education, Motherhood, Homemaking, Christian Parenting

    Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschool, Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family

    315 Listeners

    Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito by Jennifer Pepito

    Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

    172 Listeners

    At Peace Parents Podcast by Casey

    At Peace Parents Podcast

    350 Listeners