Debbie Reber, a parenting activist and bestselling author, dives into the world of kids who are "more"—more emotional, reactive, and uniquely wired. She discusses the power of inclusive language, reframing these children as 'differently wired' to foster acceptance. The conversation delves into navigating the emotional complexities of parenting, embracing possibility over fear, and the importance of supporting deeply feeling kids. Listeners gain valuable insights on building stronger connections and understanding their children's unique needs.
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Intensity of Experience
Some individuals experience everyday environments with heightened intensity.
This can manifest in school, work, or social settings.
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Differently Wired vs. Neurodivergent
Debbie Reber prefers "differently wired" to "neurodivergent" due to its positive framing.
She views them as synonyms but finds "differently wired" more empowering.
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Parenting 'More' Kids
"Differently wired" children are described as "more" kids: more emotional, reactive, resistant, etc.
Parenting them is likened to an extreme sport, demanding more from parents.
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In 'Good Inside,' Dr. Becky Kennedy shares her parenting philosophy, which focuses on building strong relationships with children rather than merely shaping their behavior. The book critiques traditional parenting methods like reward charts and time-outs, which fail to address children's complex emotional needs. Dr. Kennedy provides actionable strategies and troubleshooting for various parenting challenges, such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, and tantrums. Her approach helps parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in parenting.
Differently Wired
Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World
Debbie Reber
Some kids are just more. More emotional. More resistant. More reactive. Just more. Dr. Becky thinks of them as Deeply Feeling Kids and author and parenting activist, Debbie Reber of Tilt Parenting, thinks of them as Differently Wired. Today, Debbie joins Dr. Becky to discuss different frameworks and strategies for parents of kids who are just more.
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