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Latest episodes

Five Tips For a Lower Demand Halloween With Your Pathologically Demand Avoidant Child | Ep. 185

October 20, 2026 · 19 min

Halloween is exciting. It is also activating. And if your child is in burnout, near their threshold, or simply wired in a way that makes novelty and sensory overload feel threatening rather than fun, even a holiday you love can become a…
The Theory of Change Behind PDA Accommodations: Why Lowering Demands Is Not Enough | Ep. 184

October 13, 2026 · 16 min

Why do accommodations like lowering demands, providing autonomy, and using declarative language actually work for PDA children and teens over the long term? And why do so many parents, therapists, and teachers get stuck applying them even…
PDA and School: Patterns, Advocacy, and Accommodations With Dr. Alex Klein | Ep. 183

October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

It is back to school season here in the US, and for most families raising PDA children and teens, that means navigating one of the most structurally activating environments their child will ever encounter. I am back with Dr. Alex Klein…
To School or Not to School: A Decision Making Framework for Parents of PDA Children and Teens | Ep. 182

September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Should my PDA child stay in the public school system, move to a private school, or homeschool? There is no single answer, and this episode is not going to give you one. What it is going to give you is a framework for making the decision…
Screens Are Not So Scary, Reducing Autonomy Is: Restoring Childhood With Dr. Peter Gray | Ep. 181

September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 59 min

Why are so many children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, and school refusal right now? And why are so many of them PDA? I have been carrying these questions for years, and Dr. Peter Gray's new book Restoring Childhood gave…

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Education and PDA at a Sudbury School: A Conversation With Bryer Newlin | Ep. 180

September 15, 2026 · 51 min

What if a school had no mandatory classes, no grades, no homework, and no age segregation, and instead gave students a genuine vote in how the school runs? That is the Sudbury Democratic model, and it offers some real benefits for PDA…
Throwback: 5 Ways to Recognize Pathological Demand Avoidance at School | Ep. 179

September 8, 2026 · 31 min

This episode is a throwback to one of the most popular episodes in the history of this podcast, originally recorded as a live presentation I gave in 2022 at the Miami Sudbury Democratic School. I am releasing it again during September, a…
Educational Exclusion, Radical Trust, and What PDA-Affirming Schooling Looks Like: Otto Specht School | Ep. 178

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

What does it look like when a school actually meets a PDA child where they are, without behavior charts, compliance goals, or pressure to perform? In this episode I speak with three remarkable people: Melissa Petro, a cultural journalist…
One Year Later: Justin's Story of Progress With His PDA Son | Ep. 177

August 25, 2026 · 49 min

What does a year of applying the PDA lens actually look like in a real family? Justin joined the Paradigm Shift Program in the summer of 2025 and is back a year later to share what shifted, what is still hard, and what he has learned along…
Basic Needs and Pathological Demand Avoidance: Toileting, Sleep, Hygiene, Eating, and Safety | Ep. 176

August 18, 2026 · 18 min

When I first started learning about PDA six years ago, so much of what I encountered was focused on behavior. What I was not seeing discussed was something I kept observing in my own family, and have since seen in thousands of families I…
Throwback: Is Pathological Demand Avoidance the Same as Autism, ADHD, or Anxiety? | Ep. 175

August 11, 2026 · 23 min

There is a lot of noise in the PDA space right now, and some of it is making parents doubt themselves and feel more confused rather than less. So I am re-airing this episode from May 2025 because I think it will help you feel more…
Why You're Walking On Eggshells: Cumulative Nervous System Activation And Your PDA Child Or Teen | Ep. 174

August 4, 2026 · 18 min

Seven years ago I created a huge spreadsheet trying to find the cause of my son's meltdowns. How many hours outside, how many minutes on screens, how many calories eaten, and much much more. But I couldn't find a consistent pattern…

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About the show

The At Peace Parents Podcast is your source for all things related to understanding, supporting, accommodating, and advocating for your demand avoidant or PDA child. It will completely transform the way you think about your PDA child's brain, behavior, and parenting, and support you in finding your path to more peace and stability in the home. For more information see www.atpeaceparents.com