Get notified when a new episode drops:
The Low Demand Parenting Podcast is your space to let go of the pressure and embrace a more joyful, authentic approach to parenting.
Hosted by Amanda Diekman—author, autistic adult, and mom of three—this podcast isn’t about perfection or expert advice. It’s about learning together how to drop the demands that weigh us down and find the ease we crave in our families. Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, challenging behaviors, or simply the highs and lows of life, this show offers honest conversations, practical insights, and a whole lot of compassion. Let's thrive, even when it feels like life is on level 12 hard.
Â
SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST SITE
(Thank you in advance for leaving a rating and review to help us spread our message to other parents like you!)
In this episode of The Low Demand Parenting Podcast, Amanda Diekman breaks down why the dominant parenting paradigm of rewards and punishments isn’t serving our kids—or us. Grounded in brain science and personal insight, Amanda shares how focusing on connection and attunement unlocks long-term trust, regulation, and growth in our children.Â
In this insightful episode of The Low Demand Parenting Podcast, Amanda Diekman tackles listener questions about supporting dysregulated kids. From handling aggression and meltdowns to navigating name-calling, Amanda shares practical strategies for de-escalation, co-regulation, and fostering connection—even in the hardest moments.
In this deeply engaging episode of The Low Demand Parenting Podcast, Amanda Diekman sits down with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu—an activist, advocate, and thought leader in neurodiversity and intersectionality. Together, they unpack how intersectionality informs low demand parenting, highlighting the overlap of privilege and marginalization in parenting and life.
Permissive parenting has been labeled the boogeyman of modern parenting—but is it time to rethink what "permissive" really means? In this episode, I unpack the history of parenting styles, challenge the fear and judgment around permissiveness, and explore why flexibility, collaboration, and permission might just be the tools we desperately need to raise thriving, neurodivergent kids.
In this mailbag episode, I answer listener questions about one of the things I get asked most: How to balance adult needs with low demand parenting. We dive into what to do when your family isn’t on board with low demand and how to meet your own core needs when your kid can’t leave the house for months.Â
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Megan Anna Neff, psychologist and co-host of the Neurodivergent Conversations podcast, to discuss how understanding the nervous system changes everything about parenting. We explore how stress responses affect both parents and children, and why meltdowns are more than just big emotions.
In this episode of The Low Demand Parenting Podcast, I’m diving into what low demand parenting really looks like. I’ve seen firsthand how letting go of traditional parenting pressures opens the door to more trust, connection, and joy in our families. It’s all about moving away from power struggles and toward a more peaceful, respectful home life.
In this very first episode, I’m sharing the story behind how low demand parenting became the lifeline my family didn’t know we needed. Spoiler: it all started with my son’s burnout during the pandemic. Join me as we dive into how dropping demands transformed our relationship and brought more trust and joy into our lives.
I'd love you to share your burning questions and low demand struggles with me.
In my next mailbag episode, I may be able to respond to your question directly.
Â
