74: Differently Wired Children. With Debbie Reber

Are you craving a better understanding of your child’s uniqueness? Listen in to find your answers. Speaking with Debbie about neurodivergent children is always a delight. She is a wealth of information thanks to her own experience and must listen to anyone living or working with young children.  What We Talked About: What to do if you suspect your child is wired differently? How to parent using a strength-based lens Moving away from trying to ‘fix’ challenging behaviors and instead support ‘lagging skills’ What is a twice-exceptional child? What are some red flags to be aware of with our children The importance of honoring our child's individual timeline. Things to Remember: “Behavior is always an indication of a lagging skill, a nervous system that’s not being supported, and an unsolved problem.” “We want to focus on strengths, where our children will spend most of their time as they grow up.” “My entire parenting life has been one long journey of letting go.” “Their brain is wired in a way that comes with unique experiences and how they navigate the world is just as valid as anybody else's.” “Take a deep breath, take a pause. Remember that there’s nothing broken here that needs to be fixed.” -Debbie Reber “All kids are gifted; some just open their packages earlier than others.” - Michael Carr “Why would we segregate those who are differently wired? What message does that give those children?” - Dr. Mona Delahooke Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

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The Art of Parenting provides parents and caregivers support and encouragement as we nurture and guide the next generation. Do you struggle with your child’s demanding or frustrating behaviors? Do you find yourself spread way too thin trying to figure out this whole “parenting puzzle” (such as tantrums, hitting or biting, wanting a better relationship with your child, sibling rivalry, potty training, co-sleeping, etc.)? The Art of Parenting podcast, with your host Jeanne-Marie Paynel, is intended to help you decipher children's needs and learn how to better provide for them. I’ll be sharing simple tips and tricks that will make a huge difference in your home while giving you the support and encouragement you deserve to enhance and enrich your parenting experience. Each week I’ll be helping you find clarity and solutions to your toughest parenting problems through Q&A sessions and inspirational conversations with world-renowned experts in a variety of fields. Topics range from Montessori and RIE parenting methods to positive discipline, respectful and conscious parenting, minimalism and more! Parenting was never meant to be done alone and The Art of Parenting is here to debunk the general consensus that it has to be hard.