240: Debbie Reber: Differently Wired

Published: June 13, 2018, 7 a.m.

Deborah Reber is a\xa0New York Times\xa0bestselling author, coach, and\xa0the founder of TiLT Parenting, a podcast and online community for parents raising differently wired children.\xa0Debbie\u2019s podcast has more than 300,000 downloads and on it, she interviews high-profile thought leaders in parenting and education.\xa0Debbie\u2019s new book is\xa0Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World.\nPrior to launching TiLT,\xa0Debbie\xa0spent fifteen years writing inspiring books for teen girls.\xa0As a teen girl authority, she frequently spoke about self-esteem and confidence.\nIn 2013, Debbie and her family moved from Seattle to Amsterdam, where she currently writes and homeschools her 13-year-old differently wired son, Asher.\nI will share that I rarely read a book cover to cover before interviewing my guests.\xa0But I found Differently Wired to be such an essential read, I read every single page.\xa0Whether your child is differently wired or not, you will find such comfort and wisdom in Debbie\u2019s stories and expertise.\xa0\nIf you are parenting a differently wired child, Debbie\u2019s work will be an invaluable resource.\xa0If you are in a community with differently wired kids (and I promise you are, whether you know it or not), you will learn how they see the world and how you might best be able to support their families.\xa0\nIf you are parenting a neurotypical child, you will still find a ton of parenting support throughout the book.\xa0I dog-eared page after page.\xa0I cannot recommend this book highly enough.\nListen in to hear Debbie share:\n\nHow many kids fall under the umbrella of differently wired and why being differently wired provides many gifts and opportunities\n\nHow to parent from possibility instead of fear\n\nHow to introduce your child based on their strengths, not their struggles\n\nHow to manage the parenting comparison trap (and all those families with picture perfect vacation photos on social media)\n\nHow to use your loud and unapologetic voice when it comes to being an advocate for your child\n\nLinks Mentioned:\n\nTiLT ParentingWebsite:\xa0http://www.tiltparenting.com\n\n\nConnect with Debbie Reber: http://www.debbiereber.com\n\n\nPodcast: TiLT Parenting\n\n\nDebbie on Facebook\n\n\nDebbie on Twitter\n\n\nDebbie on Instagram\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\nBioclarity: Get 50% off your skincare routine + free shipping. Go to Bio Clarity and enter the code SHAMELESS at checkout.\n\n\nCanidae: We talk about families, and your pet is an important part of your family and they deserve the best. Go to Canidae to try CANIDAE for free by requesting a free sample and get other special offers!\n\n\nPrep Dish: To get your first two weeks of paleo/gluten free meal plans, recipes, and grocery lists for free, go to Prep Dish\n\n\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices