The Executive Function of Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: Debbie Reber from Tilt Parenting Ep 78

The Executive Function of Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: Debbie Reber from Tilt Parenting Ep 78

Author: Sarah Kesty, Brain Tools School February 23, 2026 Duration: 37:06

Hello my team!

I can't wait for you to hear from Debbie Reber! She lives and breathes strategies for parenting neurodivergent kids, based on her life and her experience supporting families for decades. She is brave, smart, and hopeful, sharing her stories and hard-won perspectives. I loved hearing her talk about the milestones we fret about, giving us permission to honor all of the paces of development. Let me know what you think!

All my love,

Sarah


Connect with Debbie:

Tilt Parenting: https://tiltparenting.com

Differently Wired Club: https://tiltparenting.com/club

Facebook: https://facebook.com/tiltparenting

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tiltparenting

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fulltiltparenting/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahreber/

Author website: https://www.debbiereber.com


More about Debbie: Debbie Reber, MA, is a parenting activist, author of Differently Wired, and founder of Tilt Parenting, a top resource for families raising neurodivergent kids. Through her Full-Tilt Parenting podcast (9M+ downloads), bestselling books, and speaking, Debbie champions a strengths-based, inclusive approach to parenting. A three-time TEDx speaker and certified Positive Discipline trainer, her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on NewsNation. Debbie lives in the Netherlands with her husband and two cats, while her neurodivergent young adult attends university in Scotland.PS My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at ⁠Solution Tree ⁠ or on ⁠Amazon⁠.

I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, ⁠reach out⁠! Sarah at sarahkesty.com.

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Ever feel like your brain's filing system is in a state of permanent chaos, or that getting from an idea to action feels like an impossible maze? That's where executive function comes in-it's the mental toolkit we all use to manage our attention, organize our tasks, and plan our days. On The Executive Function Podcast, host Sarah Kesty from Brain Tools School moves beyond dry theory to offer genuinely helpful, fun, and effective strategies. Each episode feels like a practical conversation, whether you're looking to coach yourself through a project, support a teen struggling with organization, or help a child learn to manage their time. Sarah brings a palpable passion to the topic, sharing inspiration drawn from real-world experience with neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. This isn't about fixing what's broken; it's about building on strengths and discovering new ways to thrive in daily life. Tune in for a down-to-earth mix of brain science and actionable tips that make the challenges of executive function feel a bit less daunting and a lot more manageable. You'll find this podcast is a supportive resource for families and individuals alike, all delivered with a sense of warmth and understanding that makes complex concepts accessible.
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