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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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07 Oct

378: Body Image, Comparison and Self-Image in Girls

Erin Washington hid an eating disorder for 20 years behind straight A’s. She shares what actually helps our daughters feel at home in their bodies.

30 Sep

377: Parenting a Gamer

Therapist Andrew Fishman explains why gaming feels safest for neurodivergent kids, and the real strategy for surviving the meltdown when it’s time to stop.

23 Sep

376: The Problems with Punishment

Child behavior expert Bryan Post explains why punishment shuts down learning, and offers a simple strategies for regulating hard moments.

16 Sep

375: Co-Regulation Ideas for Real Life

A grilled cheese catastrophe becomes a lesson in co-regulation: three simple, everyday ways to help your kid’s nervous system feel safe.

09 Sep

374: Teaching the Body to Feel Safe

Your child’s nervous system isn’t a machine to calm down. Holly Bridges explains why teaching the body to feel safe changes everything.

02 Sep

373: Overcoming The Wall of Awful

Your child’s avoidance isn’t laziness, it’s the Wall of Awful. Brendan Mahan shares how to help them, and you, get past it.

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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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