Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

35. 5 Parenting Tips for Summer Break

Different schedules, new settings, and a whole lot of "are we doing enough?" Summer has a way of turning up the volume on everything. In this solo episode, Dr. Gila shares her top five tips for minimizing meltdowns and maximizing connection this summer break. You'll hear... * The mindset shift that makes summer feel manageable * What connection actually looks like on a hard day * The "should" that might be silently ruining your summer plans * Why the shame spiral around screens is worth examining * How to turn a rough summer moment into useful data Related resources: ⭐️ Free guide to understanding meltdowns: parentingwithconnection.com/guide [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum] ⭐️ Episode 31: Summer Planning with Neurodivergent Kids (with Debbie Reber) [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/podcast/episode-31-summer-planning-neurodivergent-kids-differently-wired] ⭐️ Episode 13: 10 Tips for the Winter Holidays and Break [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/episode-13-parenting-winter-holidays-school-break/] ⭐️ Episode 12: Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/episode-12-screen-time-struggles-with-ash-brandin/] ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum] ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email] for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/] ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

34. Supporting Your Neurodivergent Learner at School and at Home (with Dr. Emily King)

If you can't reach 'em, you can't teach 'em. That's true whether we're talking about math class or tying shoes. No one knows this more than Dr. Emily King, a school psychologist, child psychologist, and author of the upcoming book The Neurodivergent Learner. [https://www.amazon.com/Neurodivergent-Learner-Approach-Success-Classroom/dp/059383870X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OYNNTFG6WQ52&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5vu8JsfAX3OlITQpNWi6ZS8rcZWmQhyoTPqeS9FoglKs1DD-rmdGJkYlL9iwbe3Y.IZms2DH7UF01_X7ZU3ihtkGZroutKktUibjdzSafAIc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+neurodivergent+learner+emily+king&qid=1778628580&sprefix=the+neurodivergent+learner%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1] In this episode, we dig into why the system was never really designed for kids like yours, and what that means for you at home and at school. You'll hear... * Why your kid struggles in traditional school systems * What skill readiness actually looks like, and how to stop pushing at the wrong moment * Why kids lose skills they already have, and when to worry vs. wait * How to talk to your child's teacher in ways that actually move things forward * Why academic achievement and "success" are not the same thing RESOURCES MENTIONED: 👉 The Neurodivergent Learner [https://www.amazon.com/Neurodivergent-Learner-Approach-Success-Classroom/dp/059383870X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OYNNTFG6WQ52&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5vu8JsfAX3OlITQpNWi6ZS8rcZWmQhyoTPqeS9FoglKs1DD-rmdGJkYlL9iwbe3Y.IZms2DH7UF01_X7ZU3ihtkGZroutKktUibjdzSafAIc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+neurodivergent+learner+emily+king&qid=1778628580&sprefix=the+neurodivergent+learner%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1] (available for pre-order) 👉 Learn with Dr. Emily, on Substack [https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/singleparent] (30-day free trial) RELATED EPISODES: 🎙️ 25. Strength-Based Parenting & Schooling for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids (with Sam Young) [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/podcast/episode-25-strength-based-parenting-schooling-for-gifted-and-neurodivergent-kids-with-sam-young] 🎙️ 28. Executive Functioning: The brain skills behind your kid's "lazy" or "difficult" behavior (with Carrie Bonnett) [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/episode-28-executive-functioning/] ABOUT DR. EMILY Dr. Emily King is a Child Psychologist and former School Psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent children and teens for over 20 years. Dr. Emily hosts the Learn with Dr. Emily Substack, and is the creator of The Neurodiverse Classroom®, a professional development curriculum for educators. Dr. Emily’s new book, THE NEURODIVERGENT LEARNER [https://www.amazon.com/Neurodivergent-Learner-Approach-Success-Classroom/dp/059383870X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OYNNTFG6WQ52&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5vu8JsfAX3OlITQpNWi6ZS8rcZWmQhyoTPqeS9FoglKs1DD-rmdGJkYlL9iwbe3Y.IZms2DH7UF01_X7ZU3ihtkGZroutKktUibjdzSafAIc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+neurodivergent+learner+emily+king&qid=1778628580&sprefix=the+neurodivergent+learner%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1], is available for pre-order. 👉 www.learnwithdremily.com [https://www.learnwithdremily.com] 👉 Substack [https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/singleparent] | Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-with-dr-emily/id1639929216] 👉 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emilywkingphd/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/emilywkingphd] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithdremily] ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum] ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email] for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/] ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

33. Raw, Unfiltered, and In the Pit With You

No solutions today. Just me, Dr. Gila, saying the quiet parts out loud. This episode is for anyone whose had a rough morning, or wondered how it's even possible to single-parent in our broken systems. Related resources: ⭐️ Feeling overwhelmed? Download Dr. Gila's short, guided meditation: parentingwithconnection.com/meditation [https://parentingwithconnection.com/meditation] ⭐️ Questions or need support? 👉 hello@drgilaparenting.com [hello@drgilaparenting.com] About Dr. Gila Dr. Gila (she/her) is a certified parenting coach, a psychologist and neuropsychologist, a speaker and educator, and the host of the "Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)" podcast. But her most important role is as single mom to an incredibly awesome and beautifully neurodivergent tween. She specializes in supporting single parents, and parents of "strong-willed" or neurodivergent kids, with a focus on parenting with connection, not control or perfection. Her motto is: Even if you're on your own, you don't have to do it alone! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum] ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email] for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/] ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

32. Sibling Jealousy: "You love them more than me!" (Listener question)

"You love my brothers more than me!" These prickly thoughts are hard! They're hard for you to hear, hard for them to feel, and hard to know what to do. In this week's episode, Dr. Gila walks through how to handle this and similar situations in response to a listener whose daughter's recent meltdowns seem to be related to sibling jealousy. You'll hear... * What's really going on when your child says something like this. * The three key ingredients for supporting your child and yourself through these tough phases. * Practical tips for how to respond in the moment without just arguing "No I don't!" Resources mentioned: ⭐️ Grab Dr. Gila's free guide on what's really underneath big behaviors: parentingwithconnection.com/guide [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum] ⭐️ Questions? Email Dr. Gila directly: hello@drgilaparenting.com [hello@drgilaparenting.com] About Dr. Gila Dr. Gila (she/her) is a certified parenting coach, a psychologist and neuropsychologist, a speaker and educator, and the host of the "Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)" podcast. But her most important role is as single mom to an incredibly awesome and beautifully neurodivergent tween. She specializes in supporting single parents, and parents of "strong-willed" or neurodivergent kids, with a focus on parenting with connection, not control or perfection. Her motto is: Even if you're on your own, you don't have to do it alone! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum] ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email] for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/] ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

31. Summer Planning with Neurodivergent Kids (with Debbie Reber)

Summer is coming! And the pressure to plan it is already here. This week I'm talking with Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting, host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, and author of Differently Wired, about setting ourselves and our neurodivergent kids up for success during the long summer break. You'll hear: * The expectation trap most parents walk straight into every June * Tips for navigating screen time during the summer * Your secret weapon against summer meltdowns * What to ask a camp before you sign anything ABOUT DEBBIE REBER Debbie Reber, MA, is a parenting activist, author of Differently Wired [https://amzn.to/3MNlou1], and founder of Tilt Parenting, a top resource for families raising neurodivergent kids. Through her Full-Tilt Parenting podcast (10M+ 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. 👉 Website: https://tiltparenting.com [https://tiltparenting.com] 👉 Podcast: Full-Tilt Parenting [https://tiltparenting.com/podcast] 👉 Instagram [https://instagram.com/tiltparenting] | Facebook [https://facebook.com/tiltparenting] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fulltiltparenting] 👉 FREE resource from Debbie [https://tiltparenting.com/singleparenting] ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 👉 Screenwise [https://www.amazon.com/Screenwise-Helping-Thrive-Survive-Digital/dp/103235013X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QDAQP430LAJR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uwc7WvKAKyxlOQAsWLK7UuZ6FL84ruVmI0bU4goWlfmNwx_OYhKXHu-qZ8xRH5YVKFObFoDMBp-L06LIiuo2wcA8WMljVDea-x-eJcNf0XH3teWbBIF_E3koDDv78_ltCoP19-6LKncT1shrRnqYHg.A3GCaoPvddMfgL4_aT9nja8K7aSh0LrqDd2Nyd1iimI&dib_tag=se&keywords=screenwise&qid=1776708660&sprefix=%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1], by Devorah Heitner 👉 The Self-Compassion Institute [https://self-compassion.org/], with Kristin Neff ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum] ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter [https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email] for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com [https://www.drgilaparenting.com/] ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).