[ENCORE] Ep. 111: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World

<p><a href= "https://tiltparenting.com/differently-wired-book-club-spring-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join Debbie's TILT Parenting book club (Spring, 2022).</a></p> <p>In this episode, I'm talking with Debbie Reber, creator of TiLT Parenting, the host of the TiLT Parenting Podcast, and the author of <a href="http://www.tiltparenting.com/differently-wired-book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Differently Wired: Raising and Exceptional Child in a Conventional World</a>. While this book was written mainly for parents that need extra support, I think it will resonate with <em>all</em> parents of <em>all</em> kids.<img class="wp-image-6601 size-medium alignright" src= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_3764-e1571954644705-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></p> <h2>Big Ideas</h2> <ul> <li>Every child deserves to be understood and accepted for who they are.</li> <li>We are all wired differently. Some differences are more visible than others.</li> <li>Each kid needs different tools to thrive in life and we can help them figure out what they need for their individual journey.</li> <li>When parents and children communicate their needs and explain their differences to others, people are more understanding and accepting.</li> <li>3 Key Take-Aways: <ul> <li>Find a community and resources</li> <li>Find the right kind of support (parent coach, couples counselor, online communities)</li> <li>Embrace and accept kids' strengths; teach them to articulate their needs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Gifted kids also have special needs that can be addressed and supported in schools and at home.</li> <li>As a parent, set aside what you think your child's (social, academic, physical) life should look like, and respect your child's own timeline.</li> </ul> <h2>Quotes</h2> <p>Audrey: "Sometimes people are just kind of under the radar. Maybe they aren't diagnosed with something, but their parents just sort of know that they don't move through life the same way that other people do."</p> <