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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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235: De-escalating Challenging Behavior, with Dayna Abraham

I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, where I and guest Dayna Abraham dive into the topic of de-escalating challenging behavior in kids and teens. If you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode is a must-listen!

04 Oct

234: The Reality of Frustration: Acknowledging & Normalizing Mom’s Challenges, with Stephanie Rosenfield

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Stephanie Rosenfield helps us explore the societal pressures of being the perfect parent and how it impacts our ability to be real with our children.

20 Sep

233: School Struggles Series

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Penny Williams helps us learn the need for flexibility in education, normalizing differences in education, fostering a culture of community in schools, offering just right challenges, neurobiology's role in ability to learn, and refocusing on big picture goals.

13 Sep

232: How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings, with Julie Kaplow, Ph.D., ABPP

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Dr. Julie Kaplow helps us learn what we can do as parents and caregivers to help kids navigate the emotions and fears they feel when a school shooting happens.

06 Sep

231: Sensory Strategies for Self-Regulation, with Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill help us learn the three “near” senses, how to put on your sensory goggles to decode behavior and help your kids regulate, and many tools and activities for the different sensory areas.

31 Aug

230: Setting ND Kids Up for Success at School

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Penny Williams helps us learn strategies for helping neurodivergent children succeed in school.

When you know better you

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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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