It’s time to say no to trying to fit square-peg kids into round holes, and yes to raising them from a place of acceptance and joy.
A how-to, a manifesto, and a wise and reassuring companion for parents of neuroatypical children, who often feel that they have no place to turn, Differently Wired offers 18 paradigm-shifting ideas—what the author calls “tilts”—that will change everything, including how to Get Out of Isolation and Connect, how to Help Your Kids Embrace Self-Discovery, and how to Show Up and Live in the Present. And through theses “tilts,” how to stay open, pay attention, and become an exceptional parent to your exceptional child.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781523506316
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Publication Date: 01-21-2020
Pages: 296
Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)
About the Author
Deborah Reber is a bestselling author, certified life coach, and speaker who has spent the past fifteen years writing inspiring books for women and teens. However, raising a twice-exceptional son and experiencing the heartaches, headaches, confusion, and unexpected gifts that are typical for parents raising these exceptional kids sparked a transformation in her passion and led to a conscious shift from the realm of teen advocacy to the world of supporting the millions of parents who are raising unique kids. She is building a community of supportive parents of neurodiverse children through TiLT Parenting—a website, podcast, and social media community. She lives in New Jersey.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Introduction PART ONE: A RALLYING CRY Chapter 1: An Unmarked Path Chapter 2: The New Normal Chapter 3: Square Pegs in Round Holes Chapter 4: What’s Keeping Us Stuck Chapter 5: It’s Time for Something New
PART TWO: HOW EVERYTHING CAN CHANGE Tilt 1: Question Everything You Thought You Knew About Parenting Tilt 2: Get Out of Isolation and Connect Tilt 3: Let Go of What Others Think Tilt 4: Stop Fighting Who Your Child Is and Lean In Tilt 5: Parent From a Place of Possibility Instead of Fear Tilt 6: Let Your Child Be on Their Own Time Line Tilt 7: Become Fluent in Your Child’s Language Tilt 8: Create a World Where Your Child Can Feel Secure Tilt 9: Give (Loud and Unapologetic) Voice to Your Reality Tilt 10: Practice Relentless Self-Care Tilt 11: Let Go of Your Impossible Expectations for Who You “Should” Be as a Parent Tilt 12: Make a Ruckus When You Need To Tilt 13: Align with Your Partner Tilt 14: Find Your People (and Ditch the Rest) Tilt 15: Recognize How Your Energy Affects Your Child Tilt 16: Show Up and Live in the Present Tilt 17: Help Your Kids Embrace Self-Discovery Tilt 18: If It Doesn’t Exist, Create It Epilogue: Join the Revolution Acknowledgments Selected Sources Favorite Resources Book Club Discussion Questions Index