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250: Recognizing Children’s Unique Love Languages, with Emily Hamblin
31 Jan

250: Recognizing Children’s Unique Love Languages, with Emily Hamblin

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Emily Hamblin talks about the unique ways neurodivergent kids might show their love for you.

249: Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults, with Janina Elbert Maschke, Ph.D.
24 Jan

249: Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults, with Janina Elbert Maschke, Ph.D.

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke discusses how to support neurodivergent young adults as they navigate the unique challenges they face, such as feelings of isolation, academic pressures, and emotional struggles.

248: Successes Change Everything, No Matter How Small
17 Jan

248: Successes Change Everything, No Matter How Small

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Penny Williams explores the profound impact of successes on our neurodivergent kids (and all of us humans).

247: Listening Isn’t a Behavior You Can See, with Elizabeth Sautter, CCC-SLP
10 Jan

247: Listening Isn’t a Behavior You Can See, with Elizabeth Sautter, CCC-SLP

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP joins us for a truly eye-opening discussion about the often wildly misunderstood concept of listening and showing that you’re listening.

246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration
03 Jan

246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Penny Williams talks about setting achievable intentions for the new year, with a strong focus on nurturing connections and fostering collaboration with our neurodivergent kids and teens.

245: Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids, with Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP
27 Dec

245: Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids, with Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP discusses the emotional impact on neurotypical siblings of neurodivergent children.

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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