Raising a neurodivergent child: How connection, co-regulation, and self-compassion change everything with Debbie Reber
About this episode
Debbie Reber discusses the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent children through connection and self-compassion.
Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired , joins me for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to raise a neurodivergent child and why supporting these children begins with changing the way we understand them, not trying to change who they are. Together we explore: What it really means to be "differently wired" and why that shift in language matters. Why so many parents of neurodivergent children feel isolated, even as awareness continues to grow. The hidden emotional work of parenting children with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. How understanding your child's nervous system can transform the way you respond to meltdowns and big emotions. Why co-regulation starts with your own self-regulation and practical ways to support both. How to move from trying to "fix" behavior to building connection, safety, and trust. Why repair matters more than getting parenting "right." How raising a neurodivergent child can lead parents into profound personal growth and healing of their own. Whether you're parenting a neurodivergent child, wondering if your child might be differently wired, or simply looking for a more compassionate…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sarah Bren
Guest: Debbie Reber
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tilt Parenting
Books & works: Differently Wired
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