Below is a sample of the emails you can expect to receive when signed up to Tilt Parenting.
Hi Mary Jones,
Here in Brooklyn, Fall is very much in the air. Shorter days, cooler weather, a shifting of energy. I''m embracing the change and am definitely ready to reacquaint myself with some of my favorite sweaters!
And yet, like most every other parent, I''m distracted by concern over how school is unfolding for our kids. And I''m aware of the struggles so many in our community are dealing with when it comes to advocating for what their kids need, academically and beyond.
Last week, Seth Perler and I recorded a special vlog to share our thoughts around supporting our neurodiverse kids, bearing in mind what we''re hearing about their increasing lack of motivation, lack of engagement, virtual school woes, tanking grades, and more. Click below to watch the video.
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
I''m excited to help the TiLT community explore a new initiative from Understood called Take N.O.T.E.?a simple, free, step-by-step tool to help parents figure out if the struggles they're seeing in their child might be signs of a learning and thinking difference. My guests are Understood experts Amanda Morin and Bob Cunningham, who take us inside Take N.O.T.E.: how to use it, why it was created, what makes it such a unique and powerful tool for parents and caregivers, and more. (Don''t miss our Facebook live about this tomorrow... see below!)
Listen to the episode here: Understood''s New Digital Tool to Help Families with Early Identification of LDs and ADHD - Take N.O.T. E
EVENTS & SUMMITS
THIS FRIDAY! Join me for a Facebook Live with Understood''s Amanda Morin and Bob Cunningham (October 2, 2pm): Dive into Understood''s new Take N.O.T.E initiative plus engage in some Q&A. To attend, join the Tilt Together Facebook page and go there this Friday at 2pm EST.
Happily Family Conference (October 5 - 9): Jason and Cecilia Hilkey always put on a GREAT conference, and this one is no exception. This year''s line up features some of my most favorite speakers including Julie Lythcott-Haims, Tina Payne Bryson, Dan Siegel, and more. Hear over 25 experts offer effective tools to have healthy boundaries, fostering resilience in difficult times, coping skills for big feelings, racial justice, managing friendships online, how to talk to kids about sex and the gender spectrum, and much more. As always, registration is FREE. Register here.
Teens and Screens Mini Summit (October 12): My friend Casey O'Roarty at Joyful Courage is putting on the Teens and Screens Mini Summit - 5 expert interviews answering ALL the questions parents have about their teens (and preteens and tweens) and those techy devices they are spending so much time on. AND, Casey is offering 50% off to the TiLT community when you provide the coupon code TILT50 at checkout! Learn more and register here.
The Autism Summit (October 13 - 17): Dr. Emily W. King & Holly Blanc Moses have created a comprehensive line-up of perspectives on autism so that parents and educators can learn about various topics with your child in mind. Their goals is a space for learning, connection, and understanding. You'll hear from 35+ internationally-known speakers such as Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Mona Delahooke, Dr. Temple Grandin, and me :) All talks are free the day they are released, and an access pass is available for people who want to own the series. Register here.
ADHD Awareness Expo (October 1-31): The Online ADHD Awareness Expo is a free month-long virtual event. I am excited to be speaking this year about accepting and embracing your ADHD child and I hope you will join me. Register here.
IN THE NEWS
Reframe Your Teen''s Bad Behavior with "Unconditional Parenting" (ADDitude Magazine)
School Attendance in the Covid Era: What Counts as Present? (NPR Education)
Theresa Cerulli, MD: ADHD Students Struggling During COVID-19 (HCP Live)
How to Spot a Learning Delay at Home (Mom.com)
''This is Too Much'': Working Moms Are Reaching The Breaking Point During the Pandemic (NPR)
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
Last month, executive functioning coach Seth Perler and I asked you what your biggest concerns were leading up to the return to school. What we heard is that the unknowns are creating stress about how your families will cope with the demands, and that figuring out how to balance your needs and responsibilities while giving your kids what they need feels overwhelming.
We want you to feel confident in the decisions you make and where you focus your energy this fall when it comes to your children, whether they''re in the classroom, remote learning, homeschooling/unschooling, a hybrid model, or all (or none) of the above.
So we''re getting together for a live, one-time workshop to share out best ideas and help you prioritize and plan for your family. We''re calling it, WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING, ANYWAY? Here''s the plan:
. In the first hour, Seth and I will share our best ideas and strategies for formulating a plan specific to your family''s circumstances
. In the second hour and beyond, we''re all yours for answering questions, coaching, troubleshooting. We''re committed to staying on the call until everyone''s questions are answered.
. Afterward, we''ll send out a PDF of resources, including scripts, planning templates, and more so you can integrate what works for you.
Here are the details...
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 4, 7pm EST / 4pm PDT
Replay: We''ll send out a replay in case you miss the live call
Resources: All registrants will receive a downloadable packet with additional resources, scripts, and planning templates
Cost: Our goal is to make this accessible to everyone who wants to attend while still covering costs related to our time investment and resources, so we''re offering different price options. Please choose the price that works best for your budget and the value you see in what we''re offering.
We know these are challenging times and it can be hard to know what to do and how to move forward. Our hope is that you leave this workshop feeling more confident, and optimistic, and ready for whatever comes next.
To learn more and register, click here.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
I''ve heard from a number of people who are interested in the Differently Wired Club, but they have questions - they''re not sure it''s exactly the right fit, what they can expect day to day and month to month, and whether it will be worth their time and resources.
I''m guessing you might have some questions, too.
I thought I''d make it easy for you to connect and get your specific questions answered. So today I''m opening up my Zoom Room at 2pm EST (11am PDT) for anyone who wants to drop in.
If you want to swing by - (super casual, I''ll bring the coffee) - just go to my Zoom Room sometime between 2 and 3pm EST today, 9/23. I''ll hang out there for about an hour.
Sound good?
And if you can''t make it but have specific questions for me, send me an email and I''ll get back to you.
(Lastly, if you''ve checked out the Club and realize it''s not for you, just click here and I won''t email you about it again!)
All best,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
I''m going live with Tina Payne Bryson in 2 hours!
Looking for a burst of calm + connection + "we see you" + "you''ve got this"? Join me and Tina for a special Facebook live on the Tilt Together group today at 6pm EST / 3pm PDT. Tina will be taking your questions and giving us some insights for how we can keep showing up for our kids, even during remote learning, even when things feel so hard.
Just join the Tilt Together page on Facebook to join us.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
Sending a quick email about tomorrow''s Parenting in Place masterclass series.
This week, I''m excited to be presenting with my friend, colleague, and sociologist Christine Carter on the topic of finding peace: self-care, self-compassion, and acceptance in challenging times - 45 minutes of presenting content, 30 minutes of answering your questions. It''s all happening live tomorrow (Wed 7/22) at 8PM est and available on-demand through August.
This event is part of the Parenting in Place Masterclass series - 9 live events for the price of one, plus replays of any events you missed, bonuses, resources, and more. Hosted by parenting experts, authors, and educators, designed to help families thrive this summer during challenging times. See the whole line up and register here.
I hope to see you there!
Best,
Debbie
PS... if you no longer want to receive emails about Parenting in Place but want to remain in the Tilt Community, just click here and I''ll take care of it!
Hi Mary Jones,
My sweet Asher, the inspiration behind Tilt Parenting, my differently wired co-conspirer who helped me launch my podcast and website nearly five years ago, celebrated his sixteenth birthday earlier this week.
I spent the days leading up to his his big day doing what I could to make a milestone birthday in the midst of a pandemic, 3,000-plus miles away from his closest friends, special.
It wasn''t perfect. He woke up earlier than he wanted to. It was so hot and humid that spending much time outdoors was difficult. My breakfast muffins didn''t turn out as delicious as usual. He was missing his friends and feeling the sadness that so often accompanies birthdays and getting older.
But it was also full of some beautiful moments. We went for a long walk and talked politics, spent quality time with my sister and parents, and baked an incredible chocolate cake together. And between dinner and cake, I surprised him with a screening of a video I''d edited together of messages from friends from around the globe. His reaction filled me up to the brim.
PS... I just listened to an excellent episode of Todd and Cathy Adams'' podcast, Zen Parenting, about back-to-school, and loved what they had to share about the "ambiguous loss" we''re all experiencing right now, as well as the importance of being open to the positive things that may come out of this challenging time. I was lifted up by their conversation...perhaps you will be, too.
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
Think there''s a connection between exercise and kids'' ADHD symptoms lessening? The research agrees. In this episode, I'm talking with coach, counselor, and author Gabriel Villarreal about the intersection of mental health and exercise for differently wired kids. Gabriel has ADHD himself and has experienced the convergence of these three topics in a profoundly personal way. Gabriel shares with us the concept of exercise as medicine, the differences and considerations of exercise benefits for ADHD and ASD, and advice for parents and coaches who want to help their differently wired kids and athletes thrive mentally and physically.
Listen to the episode here: The Relationship Between Exercise & ADHD, with Gabriel Villarreal
WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING, ANYWAY? REPLAY & RESOURCES NOW AVAILABLE
The 3-hour workshop that executive functioning coach Seth Perler and I held last week, entitled What Should We Be Doing, Anyway?, is now available for purchase. We''ve packaged together the 3-hour webinar in video and audio form (both downloadable), as well as a dozen extra resources (downloadables, templates, plans, the slide show from the webinar, and more). Get all the details here.
UPCOMING EVENTS // SUMMITS!
Let''s Talk 2e Conference (August 19 - 21): Have you heard about the Let's Talk 2e! virtual conference? Launching for FREE on August 19-21, this conference (formerly known as "2 Days of 2e") is for parents of twice exceptional children to learn about everything from alternative educational and placements and emotional regulation to strategies to address trauma and technology tips for your 2e learner. Gain free access for 24 hours and then the option to purchase an ALL ACCESS PASS, which includes speaker gifts for you, audio files, and a live Q/A session with speakers. Learn more and register here.
TEFOS / The Executive Function Summit (August 21 - 23): TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit, is a game-changer for parents. Hosted by Seth Perler, the summit features conversations with 23 thought leaders in Executive Function, parenting, giftedness, twice-exceptional (2e) leaners, emotional regulation, social challenges, anxiety, learning differences, neurodiversity, and more. Attending the entire summit is 100% free Aug 21, 22, 23. If you want to purchase and own it with bonuses, you can do that too. To learn more and register, click here.
Back to School Summit 2020 (August 25 - 27): If you''re anxious or unsure about how to transition back into the school year or even know what to expect, the Back to School Summit, hosted by pediatrician Dr. Phil Boucher, is for you. Hear from a dozen of the best parenting experts out there on how to make sure you and your little ones are best prepared to handle this school year''s uncharted territory. Early bird pricing for summit is only $9, and when you use the code REBER at checkout, you''ll save $3! Click here to learn more and register.
IN THE NEWS
How to Make Remote Learning Work for Your Children (Wired Magazine)
Four Ways to Help Kids Cope With the Uncertainty of the New School Year (Washington Post)
How to Help Your Perfectionist Kid (New York Times)
Social Anxiety During Social Distancing: How To Help Your Kid Cope (Understood)
Anger, ADHD, and Emotional Regulation (Psychology Today)
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Tilt Parenting is happy to be partnering with sponsor Lindamood-Bell. Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing-the foundation of all communication and learning. Considering homeschooling this year? Our intensive, evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction for reading, comprehension, and math can help your child catch up or get ahead. In a matter of weeks, your child can feel more confident and prepared for school in the fall! Learn more at LindamoodBell.com/tilt.
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
This week''s Parenting in Place masterclass is sure to be fantastic, in part because the speakers comprise a dream team, and in part because the topic is one of my favorites: Motivation: How to boost our kids'' drive, agency, and personal growth, even when things are hard.
It''s all happening live tomorrow (Wed 7/29) at 8PM est and available on-demand through August 31. FYI, I''m producing tomorrow night''s event and will be wrangling questions and managing the chat -- I hope to see you there! See the whole line up and register here.
Best,
Debbie
PS... if you no longer want to receive emails about Parenting in Place but want to remain in the Tilt Community, just click here and I''ll take care of it!
Hi Mary Jones,
I did a Facebook live in the Tilt Together Facebook group yesterday where I shared five things I''m focusing on right now...five things that are helping me navigate this unwieldy, rather formidable emotional and mental wall that seems to be blocking my way (and that of just about everyone else I know) these days.
Here''s what I shared:
1: Understand that no one is motivated right now (and that''s okay). We are collectively hitting the wall. Motivation is bound to plummet, for both us and our kids. Knowing (accepting?) this is what''s happening and trusting it is temporary will help us move through it.
2: Know that kids are regressing. We''re likely seeing behaviors re-emerge that we thought were long gone, or slipping in academics or skills. This may cause is to feel even more worried about our kids'' already uneven developmental timelines. Again, understanding that such regressions are "normal" within the context of the life disruption we''re experiencing is key. As is reminding ourselves that these regressions are temporary.
3: Understand that we are regressing, too. The strategy? LOWER...THE...BAR.
4: Make sure our kids know we have their back. Our kids may feel like they''re losing time, that their childhood is being stolen from them. They''re disappointed and frustrated and scared. And they don't have the life experience to know what we intellectually know. that this too will pass. Our job? Show up for them and make sure they hear/feel/see from us that we''ve got them. Every single day.
5: Be vigilant about practicing self-care and self-compassion. It''s critical that we do these things proactively, even if we don't feel like it, even if we don't immediately feel the benefit afterward. Any little bit of fuel we put in our reserve tank by treating ourselves with grace and tending to our emotional, mental, and physical needs, matters.
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
This week''s episode is about ODD / oppositional defiance disorder and my guest is Amelia Bowler, author of the new book The Parent''s Guide to Oppositional Defiance Disorder, who explains what ODD is (and what it isn't), how to better understand it in the context of behavioral and relational science, and many, many strategies and tips to support kids with this profile.
Listen to the episode here: Amelia Bowler Talks About Her New Book, The Parent''s Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
EVENTS & SUMMITS
Happily Family Conference (October 5-9): This free virtual event is for mindful parents (and professionals who work with children) who come together for a few days online to hear over 25 experts offer effective tools to have healthy boundaries, fostering resilience in difficult times, coping skills for big feelings, racial justice, managing friendships online, how to talk to kids about sex and the gender spectrum, and much more. Learn more and register here.
ADHD Awareness Expo (October 1-31): The Online ADHD Awareness Expo is a free month-long virtual event. I am excited to be speaking this year about accepting and embracing your ADHD child and I hope you will join me. The event begins on October 1st but if you pre-register now you will get access to some free limited time bonuses. Learn more and register here.
IN THE NEWS
18 Assistive Technology Apps and Extensions for Struggling Students (ADDitude)
Children Are Born Scientists. What If School Encouraged That? (The Atlantic)
Science Says Reading Education Must Change (Psychology Today)
Listening To Parents Can Curtail Autism''s Diagnostic Odyssey (Spectrum)
Anxiety in Kids and the Calming, Brave-Building Power of Touch (Hey Sigmund)
TILT IN THE MEDIA
I''ve had some fun conversations for some great podcasts recently, so sharing here in case you want to check any of them out!
ADHD Essentials Podcast with Brendan Mahan
Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker
I''ve Got This Kid with Cherina Williams
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
PS: The doors to my unique membership community for parents of atypical kids - the Differently Wired Club - close tomorrow, September 25th! Click here to learn more.
Hi Mary Jones,
As summer marches on and plans for back to school seem to change on an hourly basis, I''m noticing many of us are hitting the wall. The ongoing uncertainty, coupled with the sheer exhaustion of what has been a more demanding work / life reality for months and months, is taking its toll.
I''m seeing this trend among my friends, my colleagues, community members, and within my own family.
If you''re struggling with what is, I encourage you to do what I''m doing - lean in to communities where you feel safe and seen, reach out for help in the form of coaches or therapists if you need it, and take conscious action to bring more peace into your life, even if only for a few minutes here and there. Every little bit helps.
If you''re reading this email, I hope you know that you''re not alone. You''re part of a community of brave, generous, loving humans raising complicated, but incredible children. And we''ve got you.
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
This week I re-released a conversation with my husband Derin, who was a little nervous to sit in the hot seat. I know figuring how to be a good partner while raising an atypical kid can be incredibly challenging, especially because both people are going through their own individual process in figuring it out. But at the same time, it's so important for the child and for the survival of the family that partners find a way to work with each other instead of against, and unfortunately, the latter can so often be the default when we're feeling tired or stressed or overwhelmed. We get into it ALL in this episode.
Listen to the episode here: Debbie and Her Husband Talk About Parenting a Differently Wired Child
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 29, 8pm EST: A Conversation about Motivation, with Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Ned Johnson, and William Stixrud (Parenting in Place Masterclass Series): Join me next Wednesday, July 29, at 8pm ET for a live webinar about how to boost our kids'' drive, agency, and personal growth even when things are hard. This is part of the 9-week webinar series called Parenting in Place. One price for all 9 events, get 15+ bonus resources, and join a very active moderated Facebook group - replays are available through the end of August so you can catch up on anything you missed. I''ll be producing, wrangling questions, and hanging out in the chat...I hope to see you there! Learn more and register here.
ADHD Parents'' Palooza (July 27 - 31): Are you desperate for things to change in your ADHD house? Register today for the ADHD Parents' Palooza kicking off 7/27. It's FREE and packed with learning about ADHD and technology, social skills, neurofeedback, treatment options, creativity and humor, organization, careers, inspiration, productivity, and more. Tune in to learn from Elizabeth Milovidov, John Willson, Evelyn Green, Maggie Wray, Tom Bergeron and so many other experts sharing wisdom. Don't miss it! Learn more and register here.
IN THE NEWS
What My Kids Learned When They Weren''t in School (The Atlantic)
Some Students Should Go to School, Most Should Stay Home (Medium)
Parents Turn to ''Learning Pods'' and Piecemeal Solutions to Fill Gaps in Kids'' Schooling (KQED)
What Does it Take to Manage Your Parenting Pandemic Stress (Mater Mea)
Kids with Disabilities Blocked from Bilingual Programs (The Hechinger Report)
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Tilt Parenting is happy to be partnering with sponsor Lindamood-Bell. Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing-the foundation of all communication and learning. Considering homeschooling this year? Our intensive, evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction for reading, comprehension, and math can help your child catch up or get ahead. In a matter of weeks, your child can feel more confident and prepared for school in the fall!
Spots are filling fast-enroll now to receive 25% off the first week of instruction. Learn more at LindamoodBell.com/tilt to enroll today!
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
When I created the Differently Wired Club exactly one year ago, I had no idea how much life would change in 12 short months. And I couldn''t have predicted just how much we''d need each other as we navigate this new landscape of remote, hybrid, and homeschool learning together while facing our own fears and stressors.
I hope the special podcast episodes, Facebook lives, and other resources I''ve been sharing have provided some comfort and useful tools. I''ll continue bringing you these kinds resources to help you move through this.
But if you''re craving more support and connection, I invite you to consider joining my private membership community, the Differently Wired Club.
I created the Differently Wired Club to help parents take action and see the transformation they want in their families. It''s designed for people who benefit from hands-on learning, support, and accountability. And I''ve just added some new, exciting features to provide more ways for people to engage and get what they need. Here''s what Club membership includes:
. Monthly themes with videos and prompts to guide you through the shifts
. Live monthly coaching calls hosted by me and parent coach Margaret Webb
. Virtual book club in which we read a different parenting together book each month and the authors join us for a live conversation
. Twice monthly virtual office hours for intimate connection with Margaret, me, and others members
. Ongoing support, troubleshooting, accountability, and sharing with a community of like-minded parents
The Differently Wired Club is my heart work. More than anything, I want to help parents level up and create more joy, possibility, and ease in their families'' lives. It''s possible. I promise.
Because my priority is engaging with the Club and building the community there, I only open the doors to new members three times a year. They''re open today and will close this Friday, September 29th. New members will join the rest of us on October 1. The next time I open the doors will be late January 2021.
If you want the details, visit my Club page on Tilt Parenting-you''ll find out how it works, see what members have to say, and more. JUST CLICK HERE .
With gratitude,
Debbie
PS... if you no longer want to receive emails about the Differently Wired Club, just click here and I''ll take care of it.
Hi Mary Jones,
I''m on vacation this week, so I''m going to keep this newsletter short and sweet.
But in case you''re wondering how things are going, I''ve had ice cream nearly every night, have managed to not get sunburnt (there''s still time), have read about 1/3 of a book, have gone on two lovely bike rides, spent a magical afternoon on the beach with friends, and have swum in the ocean more than I probably have in the past ten years added up.
All that to say, I am feeling more human that I have in, oh, say, six months. We all are. And for that, I''m grateful.
In two days we''ll be packing up and heading home. My intention is to bring this sense of humanness and calm with us.
(Sending some your way as well, in case you need it.)
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
My guest this week is author and youth advocate, Dewey Rosetti, founder of one of the resources that helped me most when Asher was little, the Parents Education Network (now part of the Children''s Health Council), and author of a new book, Parenting Bright Kids who Struggle in School: A Strength-Based Approach to Helping Your Child Thrive and Succeed. Dewey''s book is based on researcher Todd Rose''s work on the science of individuality, and we talk about the benefits that come with understanding that there is no such thing as average, or "normal."
Listen to the episode here: Dewey Rosetti Talks About Bright Kids Who Struggle in School
EVENTS & SUMMITS
2020 Back to School Summit (September 1-4): This virtual summit is for parents of school aged children and teens that want to start the new school off BIG, and taking the right steps towards a better school year. The speakers featured include professional educators, teachers, tutors, counselors, academic mentors, and parenting coaches, and the topics of the summit range from safety concerns for a new year, conflict resolution, motivate responsible behavior, and more. Learn more and register here.
Homeschooling Without Power Struggles (begins September 8): Are you anxious about your children''s distance learning this fall? Do you need ideas for how to to juggle work while overseeing your children''s schooling? Is it hard to be a loving parent while acting as supervising "teacher?" Are your kids tired of hours of screen-based learning? Join Susan Stiffelman with Rebecca Kochenderfer, founder of Homeschool.com, and Marilyn Mosley-Gordanier, founder of Laurel Springs School, for a new three-part master class, Homeschooling Without Power Struggles! The class takes place on September at 8, 10 and 12 at 1:00 PM PDT, with the replay recordings available soon after if you cannot attend live. Develop your "school-at-home" plan, know how to schedule your day, know the supplies you need, know how to homeschool children of different ages simultaneously, know how to work from home while overseeing studies, and know how to take good care of yourself and your kids... without power struggles! Learn more and register here.
IN THE NEWS
Black Children Wait Longer for Autism Diagnosis (Disability Scoop)
Connecting With Reluctant Remote Learners (Edutopia)
Remote Learning Exacerbates Inequality. Here''s How We Must Support the Most Vulnerable Kids (Fast Company)
How Children''s Sleep Habits Have Changed in the Pandemic (New York Times)
Schools Say They Have to Do Better for Students with Disabilities This Fall (KQED / Mindshift)
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Tilt Parenting is happy to be partnering with sponsor Made for Math. Made for Math helps struggling students grasp math through the latest research using hands-on materials and specific language that builds stronger neural pathways. Considering math tutoring or homeschooling this year? Made for Math''s evidence-based, hands-on instruction will help your child ditch math anxiety and gain confidence.
Come experience the difference! Join Made for Math for online learning today and take advantage of a special offer for the Tilt Parenting community - $50 off the new student in-depth assessment. Get started at MadeforMath.com/tilt
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
Sending a quick email about tomorrow''s Parenting in Place masterclass series.
Tomorrow''s event is going to be GOOD, as friend of the "pod" Tina Payne Bryson will be joined by Katie Hurley for a powerful conversation on SHOWING UP and PARENTAL PRESENCE during challenging times - 45 minutes of presenting content, 30 minutes of answering your questions. It''s all happening live tomorrow (Wed 7/15) at 8PM est and available on-demand through August.
This event is part of the Parenting in Place Masterclass series - 9 live events for the price of one, plus replays of any events you missed, bonuses, resources, and more. Hosted by parenting experts, authors, and educators, designed to help families thrive this summer during challenging times. See the whole line up and register here.
I''ll be hosting this week as well as wrangling questions ... I hope to see you there!
Best,
Debbie
PS... if you no longer want to receive emails about Parenting in Place but want to remain in the Tilt Community, just click here and I''ll take care of it!
Hi Mary Jones,
Ever since NYC closed down in mid-March, our family''s world has gotten smaller, quieter. We haven''t ventured out much, haven''t visited any family, haven''t ventured to the other side Hudson River. We''ve felt very stuck, and very isolated. And this week it''s been feeling really hard.
So I''m thankful that a few days ago, Asher mentioned that he wished we could at least go to the beach. After all...it is summer.
I''m glad he said that because, as it turns out, we could go to the beach. In fact, a quick Google search showed me that Rockaway Beach was only 12 miles away, and that we could get there in about a half hour.
I''d had no idea.
It was there all along.
So this morning, I woke him at 8:30am (typically he''d be in bed until 11 or so), packed up a blanket, bottle of water, towels, sunscreen, and two charged Kindles, and we headed out.
What awaited us was bliss. Waves, ocean, fresh air, a sea breeze, seagulls, spaciousness...PEACE.
Our world had gotten so small and closed that I hadn''t realized I was inadvertently co-conspiring to keep it that way.
We only stayed for 2 hours before heading back, but I''m pretty sure we''ve found our new favorite spot. And just knowing it''s there for us, anytime we want, feels like enough.
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
This week my guest is Allison Carmen, author of The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times. I discovered Allison and her work while doing research for my book, and her message of embracing possibility and uncertainty deeply resonated with me. I have a feeling you'll have the same reaction when you listen to our conversation. Allison shares her thoughts about how embracing just one simple word-maybe-can completely transform the way we're experiencing our everyday lives. A timely episode... have a listen.
Listen to the episode here: Allison Carmen on Finding Peace in Uncertainty
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 22, 8pm EST: A Conversation about Finding Peace & Acceptance, with Christine Carter and me (Parenting in Place Masterclass Series): Join me next Wednesday, July 15, at 8pm ET for a live webinar about why parental presence matters and how to be present during challenging times. This is part of the 9-week webinar series called Parenting in Place. One price for all 9 events, get 15+ bonus resources, and join a very active moderated Facebook group - replays are available so you can catch up on anything you missed. Learn more and register here.
ADHD Parents'' Palooza (July 27 - 31): Are you desperate for things to change in your ADHD house? Register today for the ADHD Parents' Palooza kicking off 7/27. It's FREE and packed with learning about ADHD and technology, social skills, neurofeedback, treatment options, creativity and humor, organization, careers, inspiration, productivity, and more. Tune in to learn from Elizabeth Milovidov, John Willson, Evelyn Green, Maggie Wray, Tom Bergeron and so many other experts sharing wisdom. Don't miss it! Learn more and register here.
IN THE NEWS
A Teenager Didn''t Do Her Online Schoolwork. So a Judge Sent Her to Juvenile Detention (ProPublica)
Pitting Mental Health Against Safety, National Leaders Point to SEL in School Reopening Debate (Education Dive)
7 Habits of Highly Emotionally Intelligent Kids (HuffPost)
What Happens When You''re Disabled But Nobody Can Tell? (New York Times)
Dear Parents: Your Child with Autism is Perfect (New York Times)
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Tilt Parenting is happy to be partnering with sponsor Lindamood-Bell. Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing-the foundation of all communication and learning. Our intensive, evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction for reading, comprehension, and math can help your child catch up or get ahead. In a matter of weeks, your child can feel more confident and prepared for school in the fall!
Spots are filling fast-enroll now to receive 25% off the first week of instruction. Learn more at LindamoodBell.com/tilt to enroll today!
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hey Mary Jones,
A quick reminder that tomorrow night, Seth Perler and I are hosting a workshop where we''ll be sharing our best ideas and strategies for prioritizing and planning for the coming school year. We''re calling it: WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING, ANYWAY?
Here are the details:
Date & Time: Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, 7pm EST / 4pm PDT
What: 1 hour of content + 1 hour (or more) of answering your questions, coaching, troubleshooting, etc.
Where: Zoom (you''ll be asked to register through Zoom as part of the sign up process)
Replay: You''ll get access to the replay by end of day Wednesday (August 5)
Resources: Includes downloadable resources, scripts, and planning templates
Cost: Pay what you will
Learn more and register here.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
Welcome to the TiLT Parenting community! We're on a mission to positively impact the experience of differently-wired children and their parents and the truth is, we can't do it without you.
Once a week, you''ll get a short and sweet email with links to the newest TiLT podcast and blog post, a quick look at must-read articles in the news, and a brief message from me. The first email should arrive soon.
In the meantime, here are links to some of our most popular content:
Top podcast episodes:
Top blog posts:
Other goodies:
Get connected:
We love us some social media, and if you do too, you can follow the conversation on our Facebook page, on Instagram, Twitter, and/or Pinterest. If you have an episode idea for our podcast, please fill out our Suggestion Box. And lastly, if you have a minute to spare, please fill out this super short survey to give us more insight into your world. We want to create the kind of content and programs that will be most useful to you.
Thank you again for joining us.
With love and gratitude,
Debbie Reber
Founder, TiLT
www.tiltparenting.com
Hi Mary Jones,
Sending a quick email about tomorrow''s Parenting in Place masterclass series. I''m thrilled that Madeline Levine and Michele Borba are presenting a talk on anxiety and how to help boost children''s empathy and resilience during Covid - live tomorrow (Wed 7/8) at 8PM est and available on-demand through August.
This event is part of the Parenting in Place Masterclass series - 9 live events for the price of one, plus replays of any events you missed, bonuses, resources, and more. Hosted by parenting experts, authors, and educators, designed to help families thrive this summer during challenging times. See the whole line up and register here.
I''ll be behind the scenes producing this one and handling the chat... I hope to see you there!
Best,
Debbie
PS... if you no longer want to receive emails about Parenting in Place but want to remain in the Tilt Community, just click here and I''ll take care of it!
Hi Mary Jones,
Some of the most popular podcast episodes I''ve aired since launching TiLT are those featuring executive functioning coach Seth Perler. If you''ve heard him speak, you know he is PASSIONATE about supporting atypical kids with EF challenges and I think his content is gold.
Seth has decided to follow up last year''s brilliant virtual summit on all things executive function with with a brand new, updated event: The Executive Functioning Online Summit (TEFOS).
Seth has a great line-up - 24 speakers including Dr. Ross Greene, How to ADHD''s Jessica McCabe, Smart But Scattered author Peg Dawson, Dr. Stuart Shanker, and many more - and I know that this series will once again over-deliver.
Like most virtual summits, attending the entire summit is 100% free Friday, Aug 21, 22, 23. And then if you want to have ongoing access to all the materials plus some bonuses, that''s available for purchase as well.
And that''s the deal...just wanted to make it was on your radar! Here''s a link if you want to learn more and sign up.
Best,
Debbie
PS... Seth has also started a Facebook group just for summit attendees and he''s doing a bunch of Facebook Lives in there to answer people''s questions. You can find that here.
Hi Mary Jones,
Anytime I hear the word "resilience," I see it as this illusive quality that I crave for our differently wired children, but which can seem so far away from where our kids are. After all, the definition of resilience is "the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress," and it is exactly in these places that our children often struggle more than their neurotypical peers.
But last night while listening to Michele Borba and Madeline Levine talk about anxiety and resilience in the Parenting in Place webinar, Michele said something that struck me. She said, "Resilient children are made, not born."
What I love about this is the reminder that our kids are always changing. That we have the ability-through the way we model behavioral, respect their timelines, meet their needs, and commit to showing up for them-to help our children grow and develop in ways we might not be able to imagine right now.
That they are, in fact, adaptable and resilient simply because they are human.
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
If your child consistently struggles doing tasks in a timely manner-whether that's getting her shoes and coat on to leave for school or fill in a homework sheet or take a timed math test-he or she likely has challenges relating to PROCESSING SPEED. Slow processing speed can often be found co-existing with neurological differences like ADHD, giftedness, anxiety, and more. What makes it so difficult for kids to manage and parents and teachers to understand is that there is often a marked disconnect between a child's intellectual capability and the pace at which they execute certain tasks. In this week''s episode, Dr. Ellen Braaten, author of When Bright Kids Can't Keep Up, explains to us exactly what slow processing speed is, describes how it shows up in kids, and gives her insights on how parents (and teachers) can best support kids for whom this is a challenge.
Listen to the episode here: Dr. Ellen Braaten on Slow Processing Speed-What It Is, and What to Do About It
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 15, 8pm EST: A Conversation about Showing Up, with Tina Payne Bryson & Katie Hurley (Parenting in Place Masterclass Series): Join me next Wednesday, July 15, at 8pm ET for a live webinar about why parental presence matters and how to be present during challenging times. This is part of the 9-week webinar series called Parenting in Place. One price for all 9 events, get 15+ bonus resources, and join a very active moderated Facebook group - replays are available so you can catch up on anything you missed. Learn more and register here.
July 16, 6pm EST: Digital Well-Being During Tough Times with Devorah Heitner & Rosalind Wiseman: In this free webinar hosted by Your Teen Magazine / Susan Borison, Devorah Heitner and Rosalind Wiseman will discuss how to help kids navigate ALL. THE. SCREENS. How can we help them find the balance with tech when so many other options have been taken away? How can we help them navigate friendship drama and conflict online and offline that may come up during this time? Register here.
IN THE NEWS
When ''Normal'' No Longer Exists: ADHD Brains in Free Fall (ADDitude)
Are Children With High Grades Eligible for a Section 504 Plan? Yes, and... (Twice Exceptional Children''s Advocacy / TECA)
Elijah McClain''s final Words Haunt Me as the Parent of a Child Who is Different (Washington Post)
The Socially Distanced School Day (Education Week)
Ed Department Issues New Guidance on Special Education During Pandemic (Disability Scoop)
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Tilt Parenting is happy to be partnering with sponsor Lindamood-Bell. Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing-the foundation of all communication and learning. Our intensive, evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction for reading, comprehension, and math can help your child catch up or get ahead. In a matter of weeks, your child can feel more confident and prepared for school in the fall!
Spots are filling fast-enroll now to receive 25% off the first week of instruction. Learn more at LindamoodBell.com/tilt to enroll today!
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hello!
Apologies for the link not working in my earlier newsletter for this week''s podcast episode about Bright Kids Who Struggle in School, featuring Dewey Rosetti. Click here to listen to the podcast and visit the show notes page.
With gratitude,
Debbie
Hi Mary Jones,
At a time when there are just so many questions - what''s the best choice for my child, how is Covid impacting their social and cognitive development, is it time to try homeschooling, will school be safe, will my kid be okay in the long run, to pod or not to pod - it''s easy to forget that we are the experts in our own children.
What I''m gleaning from so many parents is that uncertainty about how to best navigate school re-entry is leading them to mistrust their ability to do right by their child.
Here''s my advice:
Take deep breaths.
Make slow moves.
Get good rest.
Stay curious.
Take time to be present.
And remind yourself every single day that you are exactly the parent your child needs.
Because you are.
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
This week I talk with Meghan Leahy, a certified parent coach, parenting columnist for The Washington Post, and former school counselor and teacher. As mother to three young children herself, Meghan considers herself to be a "heart-centered parent coach in a data-driven world" and writes about this idea in her new book Parenting Outside the Lines: Forget the Rules, Tap into Your Wisdom, and Connect with Your Child. We get into all the things - trusting your gut, valuing connection, the art of repairing, and knowing when to question the norms.
Listen to the episode here: Meghan Leahy on Why We Should Stop Listening to Experts
UPCOMING EVENTS
Let''s Talk 2e Conference (August 19 - 21): Have you heard about the Let's Talk 2e! virtual conference? Launching for FREE on August 19-21, this conference (formerly known as "2 Days of 2e") is for parents of twice exceptional children to learn about everything from alternative educational and placements and emotional regulation to strategies to address trauma and technology tips for your 2e learner. Gain free access for 24 hours and then the option to purchase an ALL ACCESS PASS, which includes speaker gifts for you, audio files, and a live Q/A session with speakers. Learn more and register here.
TEFOS / The Executive Function Summit (August 21-23): TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit, is a game-changer for parents. Hosted by Seth Perler, the summit features conversations with 23 thought leaders in Executive Function, parenting, giftedness, twice-exceptional (2e) leaners, emotional regulation, social challenges, anxiety, learning differences, neurodiversity, and more. Attending the entire summit is 100% free Aug 21, 22, 23. If you want to purchase and own it with bonuses, you can do that too. To learn more and register, click here.
IN THE NEWS
Back to School in a Pandemic: A Guide to All the Factors Keeping Parents and Educators Up at Night (Washington Post)
Social Distancing Challenges: Tips to Help Kids at School (Understood)
Abandon Your Preconceived Notions of Success (and More Advice for Parents of Teens with ADHD (ADDItude Magazine)
How to Make Remote or Hybrid Math and Science Instruction Engaging (Edutopia)
Educators Consider How to Make Up for Lost Time (Disability Scoop)
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Tilt Parenting is happy to be partnering with sponsor Lindamood-Bell. Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing-the foundation of all communication and learning. Considering homeschooling this year? Our intensive, evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction for reading, comprehension, and math can help your child catch up or get ahead. In a matter of weeks, your child can feel more confident and prepared for school in the fall! Learn more at LindamoodBell.com/tilt.
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
PS. Earlier this week Seth Perler and I did a 3-hour workshop called What Should We Be Doing, Anyway? all about prioritizing and planning for re-entry. We''re going to make this available soon for people who missed the live version. Stay tuned!
Hi Mary Jones,
Anyone else out there getting dragged into their kids'' emotional roller coasters these days?
When we''re particularly depleted, it can feel next to impossible to lift the safety bar and step off the ride.
This is me today. 100 percent.
It can feel so difficult, to allow for their unhappiness and to not let it highjack our own emotional and mental well-being. But I''m also aware that such discomfort is an invitation to do our own inner work and embrace our own personal growth spurts (which in turn enables us to better show up for our kids, and ourselves).
Here''s to leaning in <3
THIS WEEK''S PODCAST
This week I released a powerful conversation about stigma with author and parenting expert Ann Douglas (Parenting Through the Storm). Ann has raised 4 atypical kids and is differently-wired herself, and has a lot to share on the topic of negative stigmas-why they exist, how they're perpetuated, what they do to us and our kids, and most importantly, what we can do to combat them. I LOVE this episode as I believe openness and transparency is how we change the conversation around difference and challenge the negative stigmas that exist. Hope you do too!
Listen to the episode here: Understanding and Combatting Negative Stigmas with Ann Douglas
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 4, 7pm EST: What Should We Be Doing, Anyway? Join Seth Perler and me for a live workshop where we''ll share our best ideas and help you prioritize and plan for back-to-school with neurodiverse kids. One hour of ideas and strategies and another hour (and beyond) of answering your questions, coaching, troubleshooting, plus a PDF of resources, templates, scripts, and more (replay is available if you can''t attend live). Pricing is pay what you will. Learn more and register here!
August 5, 8pm EST: A Conversation about Back-to-School, with Jessica Lahey, Phyllis Fagell, and Derrick Gay (Parenting in Place Masterclass Series): Join me next Wednesday, August 5, at 8pm ET for a live webinar about prepping for a smooth re-entry into school for Fall 2020. This is the last in the 9-week Parenting in Place webinar series. One price for all 9 events, get 15+ bonus resources, and join a very active moderated Facebook group - replays are available through the end of August so you can catch up on anything you missed. I''ll be hanging out in the chat...I hope to see you there! Learn more and register here.
IN THE NEWS
What''s "Too Much Screentime" for Kids in the Era of Covid 19 (Equal Parts Podcast)
How ''the Most Violent'' Special Education School Ended Restraint and Seclusion (USA Today)
Families of Children with Special Needs Are Suing in Several States. Here''s Why. (NPR Education)
Actor With Autism at Center of New Show (Disability Scoop)
Can Online Learning Be Better This Fall? These Educators Thing So. (NPR Education)
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Tilt Parenting is happy to be partnering with sponsor Lindamood-Bell. Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing-the foundation of all communication and learning. Considering homeschooling this year? Our intensive, evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction for reading, comprehension, and math can help your child catch up or get ahead. In a matter of weeks, your child can feel more confident and prepared for school in the fall!
Spots are filling fast-enroll now to receive 25% off the first week of instruction. Learn more at LindamoodBell.com/tilt to enroll today!
Sending love to you and your family.
With gratitude,
Debbie
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