Amanda Diekman on Low-Demand Parenting & What Her PDA Kids Have Taught Her.

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In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Diekman, author of Low-Demand Parenting, to explore the intersection of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), neurodiversity, and low-demand parenting.

What We Cover:

• What PDA is and is not – Understanding PDA as a profile rather than a diagnosis, and clearing up common misconceptions.
• Why PDA is widely discussed today – How awareness of PDA has grown and why so many neurodivergent families relate to this profile.
• The Low-Demand Parenting approach – What it means to shift from high expectations to a more supportive, flexible, and attuned style of parenting.
• How a low-demand lifestyle works in practice – Real-life applications and examples o ...