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220: Helping with Executive Functioning While Also Empowering Independence, with Franki Bagdade, M. Ed. LLMSW
03 May

220: Helping with Executive Functioning While Also Empowering Independence, with Franki Bagdade, M. Ed. LLMSW

220: Helping with Executive Functioning While Also Empowering Independence, with Franki Bagdade, M. Ed. LLMSW Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Parents and teachers often worry that if they

219: Weeding Out Misinformation, with The Behavior Revolution
26 Apr

219: Weeding Out Misinformation, with The Behavior Revolution

219: Weeding Out Misinformation, with The Behavior Revolution Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter There is a LOT online about ADHD and autism. A LOT! How do you know

218: Check Your Judgment
19 Apr

218: Check Your Judgment

218: Check Your Judgment, with Penny Williams Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter You want to help your child. So you make some assumptions as to why they’re upset,

217: How to Talk to Kids About Hard Things, with Sara Olsher
12 Apr

217: How to Talk to Kids About Hard Things, with Sara Olsher

217: How to Talk to Kids About Hard Things, with Sara Olsher Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter There are some tough and scary things in life that we

216: Helping Kids & Teens Develop a Strengths-Based OS, with Matthew Zakreski, Psy.D.
06 Apr

216: Helping Kids & Teens Develop a Strengths-Based OS, with Matthew Zakreski, Psy.D.

216: Helping Kids & Teens Develop a Strengths-Based OS, with Matthew Zakreski, Psy.D. Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Instead of viewing ADHD and autism through the medical model,

215: IEP Strategies for Parents, with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed.
29 Mar

215: IEP Strategies for Parents, with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed.

215: IEP Strategies for Parents, with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed. Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter If there’s one thing parents of struggling learners understand, it’s that the IEP process

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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.

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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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