20. Reparenting Ourselves Through Low Demand Parenting with Amanda Diekman
Reframing Neurodiversity · Melissa Jackson
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Show Notes
In this episode, I chat with Amanda Diekman, the author of Low Demand Parenting. If you've ever felt exhausted by the daily demands of parenting—especially if you're raising a neurodivergent child—this episode is for you!
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What Low Demand Parenting is and why it’s a game-changer for neurodivergent kids
- The connection between Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), ADHD, and high-masking autism
- Why traditional parenting strategies often fail kids with high demand sensitivity
- How dropping non-essential demands can actually help kids (and parents) thrive
- The difference between fake dropping demands vs. truly creating a supportive environment
- Why reparenting yourself as a neurodivergent mom is just as important as supporting your kids
- How to balance your own needs as a parent while meeting your child's needs without burnout
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Get the first chapter of Amanda's book: Low Demand Parenting here for free
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