Parenting Neurodivergent Humans

In our last episode of the year, Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about holidays, travel & gatherings with neurodivergent humans. This episode is packed with tips and ideas that will hopefully help you reduce stress this holiday season.  If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @its...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about the additional mental load that comes along with parenting neurodivergent kids. Spoiler alert- it’s a lot!  If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts   To submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes, send us a dm on Instag...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about picking priorities and setting realistic, meaningful goals for neurodivergent kids. They discuss choosing goals based on your child’s needs, interests, and neurotype instead of what society says they “should” be doing. Lastly, if your child has an IEP, they talk about using the same goal-setting process to write meaningful and neurodivergent-affirming IEP goals. ...

Dr. Morgan, Breann & their special guest, Erica, talk about their neurotypes. They share the biggest strengths and challenges they associate with their neurodivergence and what makes them feel supported. 💛 If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts   To submit...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about why “but that happens to everyone” comments are so common when neurodivergent people share their experiences. Then, they get into what these comments miss about neurodivergence, what impacts they might have, and where the line is between neurotypical and neurodivergent.   If we are a good fit for you, join our communities! We would love to have you! You can find...

School-based services are so important but also really complicated! In this episode, Dr. Morgan & Breann give a brief history of school-based services, walk through some common issues with the current system, and discuss your parental rights. If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann i...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about what is actually means to not try to “fix” neurodivergent people.  Our podcast moto is, “We won’t fix your kid because they aren’t broken, and that’s not a thing!” but what does that actually look like in practice?  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Brea...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about planning ahead for and caring for ourselves through times of crisis. Download our free Crisis Scale for Neurodivergent Families worksheet here .  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts   Click here to submit questions or topic id...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about self-care for parents of neurodivergent kids. They go beyond the fluff to think about what caring for yourself really means and how to do it. If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts  Click here to submit questions or topic ideas f...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about what neurodivergent-affirming means, why it matters, and how to apply these principles in your home and when finding providers.   If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts   Click here to anonymously submit questions or topic ideas f...

Dr. Morgan & Breann tackle all of your questions about masking. What is it? Why does it happen? Is it always bad? How do we support unmasking?  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts   Click here to submit questions or topic ideas for future episodes.  Resource...

Dr. Morgan & Breann talk about the battles we can’t walk away from, such as toileting, brushing teeth, showering, eating, and taking medicine.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts   Click here to anonymously submit questions or topic ideas for future episode...

Dr. Morgan, Breann, and their special guest, Erica, discuss life as neurodivergent adults. They share what being neurodivergent was like as a kid, what it’s like now, what accommodations they use, and what they would tell their younger self if they could. Tangents include Jake Gyllenhaal, Pink Pony Club, Destiny’s Child & charcuterie boards.   If we are a good fit for you, join our community!...

Dr. Morgan & Breann tackle your technology questions, including what is unique about tech for neurodivergent families and practical tips for keeping your kids safe while reducing tech battles.  Click here to download our tech buckets freebie.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann...

Dr. Morgan & Breann chat about how to pick your parenting battles. Topics include functionality vs. optimization, sharing the mental load, and creating family routines. They also share tips for two common pain points in neurodivergent families: sleep and morning routines. Tangents include iguanas and How I Met Your Mother.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to hav...

In the first episode, Dr. Morgan and Breann tell their origin stories, talk about the idea behind the podcast, and share their thoughts on why it’s so important to create a community for neurodivergent families.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can find us on Instagram. Dr. Morgan is @drmorganbeidleman , and Breann is @itsbreanncolpitts   Click here...

Dr. Morgan & Breann dive into all things neurodivergence and back to school. They cover why it’s hard, resetting when things aren’t working, neurodivergent-friendly supplies, and little changes to make your daily life easier. Tangents include MySpace Tom, dusting Breann’s house, and Morgan’s silent car ride.  If we are a good fit for you, join our community! We would love to have you! You can...