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226: 5 Tools to Foster Self-Regulation, with The Behavior Revolution
12 Jul

226: 5 Tools to Foster Self-Regulation, with The Behavior Revolution

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Sarah Wayland and Penny Williams outline five strategies to help your child get regulated or to foster their own self-regulation skills.

225: Beating Overwhelm: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time, with Heather Chauvin
21 Jun

225: Beating Overwhelm: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time, with Heather Chauvin

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Heather Chauvin helps us learn how to beat overwhelm in parenting, by managing your energy, not your time.

224: Hiding in Plain Sight: Understanding Less-Obvious Autism, with Donna Henderson, Psy.D. & Sarah Wayland, Ph.D.
07 Jun

224: Hiding in Plain Sight: Understanding Less-Obvious Autism, with Donna Henderson, Psy.D. & Sarah Wayland, Ph.D.

224: Hiding in Plain Sight: Understanding Less-Obvious Autism, with Donna Henderson, Psy.D. & Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Though our understanding of autism has greatly

223: Feeling Stuck in the Stuck of Stuck
24 May

223: Feeling Stuck in the Stuck of Stuck

223: Feeling Stuck in the Stuck of Stuck Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter We talk a lot about strategies for when our kids get stuck, but what about

222: Managing the Overwhelm in Neurodiverse Families, with Kelly Fradin, M.D.
17 May

222: Managing the Overwhelm in Neurodiverse Families, with Kelly Fradin, M.D.

222: Managing the Overwhelm in Neurodiverse Families, with Kelly Fradin, M.D. Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter It’s easy to get overwhelmed by your child’s behavior, numerous possible interventions,

221: The Suicide Epidemic, with Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSW
10 May

221: The Suicide Epidemic, with Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSW

221: The Suicide Epidemic, with Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSW Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter The rate of suicide in children is rising sharply, not at a true

Hello!

I'm Penny.

I empower stuck and struggling parents to dial down the chaos and intensity 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.

Catch my appearances on other podcasts too.

HELPING NEURODIVERGENT YOUTH THRIVE

Confident Teen Podcast

SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT TEENS

Learn Podcast with Dr. Emily

PARENTING THE KID YOU HAVE

Learn Smarter Podcast with Rachel & Steph

EMBRACE THE JOYS & CHALLENGES OF RAISING NEURODIVERSE KIDS

The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens

MANAGING OUR PARENTAL MINDSET

ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed.

RAISING COMPLEX CHILDREN

Learn Smarter Podcast with Rachel & Steph

PARENTING ADHD AND AUTISM

The Dad Edge Podcast with Larry Hagner

PARENTING KIDS WITH ADHD AND AUTISM

The PakMag Parents Podcast with Bree James

ADHD AND AUTISM PARENTING SUCCESS STORY: A LIVED EXPERIENCE

Attention Talk Radio with Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC

PARENTING ADHD & AUTISTIC CHILDREN

Corebrain Journal Podcast with Dr. Charles Parker

HEARING YOUR ADHD CHILD’S TRUTH

Attention Talk Radio with Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC

PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHD

Parenting in the Rain with Jackie Flynn, MPA, EdS, LMHC

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