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beautifully complex

human experience.

Get weekly insights and actionable strategies on parenting neurodivergent kids — those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities… We’re decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and learning to parent the individual child you have. OVER 5 MILLION DOWNLOADS!

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Having a child with ADHD is tough. Penny's wisdom, honesty, and understanding of the disorder makes parents not feel so alone. I highly recommend you listen to this podcast.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I've had so many aha moments while listening.

Finally a podcast about ADHD parenting I can relate to. I highly recommend this podcast if you have a child or grandchild with ADHD/Autism. Thank you Penny!

"I love this podcast So relatable. I tear up half the time when something really hits home."

So fun this episode! Seriously Luke rocked that episode! Hope he is back soon! So many insights for me and my two sons 16 and 13 that helped me so much!! Thanks for being so brave and honest.

I’ve learned so much, been challenged, validated, encouraged, educated and supported through this podcast. Our family has benefited tremendously from the wisdom I’ve gained. Thank you!

"Excellent ADHD podcast for parents It opened my mind to a an entirely different way to approach parenting my son. Very insightful."

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11 Mar

349: Tracking & Maintaining Progress

Tracking progress builds emotional regulation and resilience. Learn a 6-step framework to support your neurodivergent child intentionally.

04 Mar

348: Good Sleep for Neurodivergent Kids

If bedtime feels like a battle, this episode unpacks why neurodivergent kids struggle with sleep and what truly helps, from circadian rhythms to calming a racing mind.

25 Feb

347: Accommodations That Reduce Cognitive Load Restore Motivation

Jeff Copper explains motivation as a two-force system, why extra time prolongs suffering, and how adaptive accommodations reduce executive function strain in ADHD.

18 Feb

346: Teaching Kids Friendship Skills

Teaching neurodivergent kids friendship skills: reading social cues, building empathy, staying authentic, and knowing when to step in or step back.

11 Feb

345: We Need to Talk About Dignity and Humanity

Compliance-first systems harm neurodivergent kids. This episode explores dignity, nervous systems, and why choosing humanity over control changes everything.

04 Feb

344: What to Do When You Run Out of Compassion

For the parent who loves deeply but feels emotionally spent. This conversation names what’s happening and offers compassion where you need it most.

When you know better you

do better.

Hello!

I'm Penny.

I empower stuck and struggling parents to dial down the big emotions and big behaviors and help their neurodivergent kid thrive. You'll parent with purpose and create the family life you crave.

Through my podcast, award-winning books, parent training programs, parent coaching, and parenting summits, I’ve helped thousands of parents raising kids with ADHD, autism, and/or anxiety improve their lives.

I'd be honored to help you, too.

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