Unschooling Conversations Podcast - Episode: Doing Things Differently with Amanda Diekman In this thought provoking episode, I sit down with Amanda Diekman, author of "Low Demand Parenting," for a transformative conversation about radical acceptance, deschooling, and reimagining family dynamics.
You will find:
The power of radical acceptance in neurodivergent families
How to drop demands on yourself and your children
Reframing "challenging" behaviours as valuable communication
The importance of self-advocacy for both parents and children
What You'll Discover:
Why productivity doesn't define human worth
Practical strategies for creating a low-demand family environment
How to unlearn societal expectations about parenting and learning
The circular nature of deschooling - how parents and children learn together
About Amanda Diekman: Amanda is a mother of three, living in an intentional community in Durham, North Carolina. She's the author of "Low Demand Parenting" and passionate about supporting neurodivergent families in breaking cycles of burnout and shame.
Connect with Amanda:
http://www.amandadiekman.com/
http://www.instagram.com/lowdemandamanda
http://www.facebook.com/lowdemandamanda
Listener Challenge: This week, practice radical acceptance. Choose one area where you typically place demands on yourself or your children, and instead, approach it with curiosity and compassion.
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