74: Differently Wired Children. With Debbie Reber

Are you craving a better understanding of your child’s uniqueness? Listen in to find your answers. Speaking with Debbie about neurodivergent children is always a delight. She is a wealth of information thanks to her own experience and must listen to anyone living or working with young children.  What We Talked About: What to do if you suspect your child is wired differently? How to parent using a strength-based lens Moving away from trying to ‘fix’ challenging behaviors and instead support ‘lagging skills’ What is a twice-exceptional child? What are some red flags to be aware of with our children The importance of honoring our child's individual timeline. Things to Remember: “Behavior is always an indication of a lagging skill, a nervous system that’s not being supported, and an unsolved problem.” “We want to focus on strengths, where our children will spend most of their time as they grow up.” “My entire parenting life has been one long journey of letting go.” “Their brain is wired in a way that comes with unique experiences and how they navigate the world is just as valid as anybody else's.” “Take a deep breath, take a pause. Remember that there’s nothing broken here that needs to be fixed.” -Debbie Reber “All kids are gifted; some just open their packages earlier than others.” - Michael Carr “Why would we segregate those who are differently wired? What message does that give those children?” - Dr. Mona Delahooke Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor