Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 116
Differently Wired
with guest Debbie Reber
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | September 8, 2020 | 42 min.

Today's Guest(s)
Debbie Reber is a parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a top podcast, community, and educational resource for parents raising differently wired children. After living abroad in the Netherlands for the past five years, Debbie, her husband, and 15-year-old son recently moved back to NYC.
EPISODE NOTES
Parenting great kids that are wired differently than their peers takes a lot of patience, kindness, and a support group to help you get through the tough times. Whether you are dealing with ADHD, ADD, Autism, or some other differently wired child, having access to the right resources is extremely helpful. That’s why in this episode Dr. Meeker invited Debbie Reber to join her and talk about her new book Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World.
Debbie Reber is a parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a top podcast, community, and educational resource for parents raising differently wired children. After living abroad in the Netherlands for the past five years, Debbie, her husband, and 15-year-old son recently moved back to NYC. Do you have a question for Dr. Meg to answer in an upcoming social question episode? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!
WELCOME
Dr. Meg starts this episode by introducing her special guest, Debbie Reber, and the topic of their conversation: raising differently wired children. She also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away.
A CONVERSATION WITH DEBBIE REBER (PART 1)
In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has an impactful conversation with Debbie Reber about how to raise a differently wired child.
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A CONVERSATION WITH DEBBIE REBER (PART 1)
In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has an impactful conversation with Debbie Reber about how to raise a differently wired child.
POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about how to raise exceptional children who are wired differently.
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