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106: What We’ve Learned from 35 Expert Interviews, with Penny Williams & Sarah Wayland, PhD
08 Oct

106: What We’ve Learned from 35 Expert Interviews, with Penny Williams & Sarah Wayland, PhD

106: What We’ve Learned from 35 Expert Interviews, with Penny Williams & Sarah Wayland, PhD Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Each year, my friend and colleague, Sarah Wayland,

105: Under Pressure! Insights from a Teen with ADHD, with Penny and Son, Luke
01 Oct

105: Under Pressure! Insights from a Teen with ADHD, with Penny and Son, Luke

105: Under Pressure! Insights from a Teen with ADHD, with Penny and Son, Luke Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter This is an episode you should listen to with

104: How to Build Confidence, Overcome Social Anxiety, and Handle Bullying, with Jeffrey Kranzler, Ph.D., LCSW-C
24 Sep

104: How to Build Confidence, Overcome Social Anxiety, and Handle Bullying, with Jeffrey Kranzler, Ph.D., LCSW-C

104: How to Build Confidence, Overcome Social Anxiety, and Handle Bullying, with Jeffrey Kranzler, Ph.D., LCSW-C Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Many children and teens struggle with confidence,

103: Finding the Truth within the Lies
10 Sep

103: Finding the Truth within the Lies

103: Finding the Truth within the Lies Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Society has always thought of lying as a character flaw. While willful lying to deceive is

102: Caring for Your Child’s Mental Health During Uncertain Times, with Shelli Dry, Ph.D.
03 Sep

102: Caring for Your Child’s Mental Health During Uncertain Times, with Shelli Dry, Ph.D.

102: Caring for Your Child’s Mental Health During Uncertain Times, with Shelli Dry, PhD Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter We’re in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic and

101: Sensory Challenges: What You Need to Know & How to Help, with Nikki Perez, OTR/L
27 Aug

101: Sensory Challenges: What You Need to Know & How to Help, with Nikki Perez, OTR/L

101: Sensory Challenges: What You Need to Know & How to Help, with Nikki Perez, OTR/L Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Google Podcasts  |  Spreaker  |  Spotify  |  iHeart Radio Become a Supporter Our sensory systems are how the brain

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.

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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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