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367: Systems that Work with the Brain
22 Jul

367: Systems that Work with the Brain

Dr. Angela Kingdon built her career, and her own recovery from burnout, around one idea: systems only work when they work with the brain that is using them. Here is what she wants every parent of a neurodivergent kid to know before they build one more system for their child.

366: The Glass Child: The Neurotypical Sibling’s Experience
15 Jul

366: The Glass Child: The Neurotypical Sibling’s Experience

Your “easy” child may be hiding real struggle. Discover what glass child syndrome means for neurotypical siblings, and how you can help them heal.

365: Autistic Burnout & Self-Care
08 Jul

365: Autistic Burnout & Self-Care

Exhaustion sleep won’t fix. Skills that vanish overnight. Dr. Megan Anna Neff explains autistic burnout and the validation-first approach that actually helps your child recover.

364: PDA Through a Problem-Solving Lens: Moving from Power Struggles to Partnership
24 Jun

364: PDA Through a Problem-Solving Lens: Moving from Power Struggles to Partnership

PDA isn’t defiance, it’s a nervous system on alert. Stacey Curnow shares how to turn power struggles into real partnership with your child.

363: Raising Problem-Solvers: Lessons from the Co-Creator of Blue’s Clues & Daniel Tiger
17 Jun

363: Raising Problem-Solvers: Lessons from the Co-Creator of Blue’s Clues & Daniel Tiger

The pause on Blue’s Clues was research-backed and it is one of the most powerful tools you have as a parent of a neurodivergent child. Here is how to use it.

362: The Science and Soul Behind Raising Joyful Kids
10 Jun

362: The Science and Soul Behind Raising Joyful Kids

Joy is a nervous system need. Kira Willey shares how movement, rhythm, and connection build the regulated foundation where kids truly thrive.

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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.

Catch my appearances on other podcasts too.

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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Ready or not… the school year’s coming.

But chaos, meltdowns, and last-minute scrambling don’t have to come with it.

Back to School Prep Week is your 5-day, done-with-you plan to get your routines, supports, and emotional systems in place — before first-day tears, IEP surprises, and sensory overload can take over. Prep Week is for parents of neurodivergent kids who want:

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