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130:  Sensory Processing 101, with Carol Stock Kranowitz
10 Jun

130: Sensory Processing 101, with Carol Stock Kranowitz

130: Sensory Processing 101, with Carol Stock Kranowitz Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Sensory processing is how we react to the world through our eight senses (yes, 8!).

129: When Being Positive Actually Becomes Negative
27 May

129: When Being Positive Actually Becomes Negative

129: When Being Positive Actually Becomes Negative Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Positive parenting is the foundation of the parenting approach I teach neurodiverse families. It is, by

128:  Identifying & Accommodating Slow Processing Speed, with Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.
21 May

128: Identifying & Accommodating Slow Processing Speed, with Ellen Braaten, Ph.D.

128: Identifying & Accommodating Slow Processing Speed, with Ellen Braaten, Ph.D. Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Slow processing speed is common among individuals with ADHD. It can affect

127: Check Your Judgement
13 May

127: Check Your Judgement

127: Check Your Judgement Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter We are creatures of habit, and one of the habits that seems to be part of our human DNA

126:  Resolving Tricky Behaviors, with Andrew Fuller
06 May

126: Resolving Tricky Behaviors, with Andrew Fuller

126: Resolving Tricky Behaviors, with Andrew Fuller Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter A child who exhibits challenging or tricky behaviors has a different way of moving through and

125:  Using Books to Empower Neurodiverse Kids, with Merriam Saunders, LMFT
29 Apr

125: Using Books to Empower Neurodiverse Kids, with Merriam Saunders, LMFT

125: Using Books to Empower Neurodiverse Kids, with Merriam Saunders, LMFT Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Most kids with ADHD and/or autism feel so alone in their struggles.

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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