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166: The Nervous System and Your Child’s Behavior, with Irene Lyon
30 Mar

166: The Nervous System and Your Child’s Behavior, with Irene Lyon

166: The Nervous System and Your Child’s Behavior, with Irene Lyon Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter The autonomic nervous system governs the majority of our responses and reactions

165: Helping Kids Accept Their ADHD and Be Their True Selves, with Mallory Band
23 Mar

165: Helping Kids Accept Their ADHD and Be Their True Selves, with Mallory Band

165: Helping Kids Accept Their ADHD and Be Their True Selves, with Mallory Band Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter An ADHD diagnosis can come with a lot of

164: Helping Teens with Stress & Anxiety at School, with Natalie Borrell & Alison Grant
16 Mar

164: Helping Teens with Stress & Anxiety at School, with Natalie Borrell & Alison Grant

164: Helping Teens with Stress & Anxiety at School, with Natalie Borrell & Alison Grant Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter It has always been tough to be a

163: Helping Kids Build Emotional Skills, with Nadine Levitt
10 Mar

163: Helping Kids Build Emotional Skills, with Nadine Levitt

163: Helping Kids Build Emotional Skills, with Nadine Levitt Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Emotional intelligence is a learned skill set. We must teach our kids about feelings

162: Let’s Talk About Control!
02 Mar

162: Let’s Talk About Control!

162: Let’s Talk About Control! Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter American culture implies that if you are in control of your child’s behavior, you are a “good parent.”

PAP 161: The Benefits of Affirmations for Kids and Parents, with Jaeden Schafer
23 Feb

PAP 161: The Benefits of Affirmations for Kids and Parents, with Jaeden Schafer

PAP 161: The Benefits of Affirmations for Kids and Parents, with Jaeden Schafer Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Scientific research shows us that affirmations are a powerful tool

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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