Podcast
Parenting Neurodivergent Humans
Hosted by Dr. Morgan Beidleman and Breann Colpitts Ed.S · EN
We won’t fix your kid because they aren’t broken, and that’s not a thing!
Dr. Morgan Beidleman and Breann Colpitts tackle your questions and society’s misconceptions about neurodiverence and neurodivergent parenting. Dr. Morgan @drmorganbeidleman is a psychologist and former teacher. Breann @itsbreanncolpitts is a school psychologist and social coach for twice-exceptional kids. Both are also neurodivergent and parents to neurodivergent kids.
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Changing Your Mind
2d ago00:17:45Tap to summarize"Be consistent" and "do what you say you are going to do" are among the most common pieces of parenting advice. But how does this fit with changing your mind or realizing that the rule you made actually isn't a good fit for your kid? This week, we will talk through how to effectively change your mind and share that with your kid. You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →Should I Worry About Summer Learning Loss?
1w ago00:27:12Tap to summarizeThis week, we are talking about summer learning loss. Should kids do academic work in the summer? If so, how much? And is it different for neurodivergent kids? You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →“Rewarding Bad Behavior” or “Giving In”
2w ago00:14:28Tap to summarizeThis week, we are talking about finding the line between supporting neurodivergent kids and "rewarding bad behavior" or "giving in."You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →Q&A: Kids Who Don't Want to Ask For Help, Diagnosis & More!
3w ago00:25:50Tap to summarizeThis week, we are taking your questions! You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. You can find Dr. Morgan's neurodivergent character list here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →Help! My Kid Sets Goals But Doesn’t Follow Through
Apr 2800:16:36Tap to summarizeThis week, we are talking about what to do when your kid sets goals and doesn't follow through. Should you leave it alone? Encourage them without getting involved? Try to help? You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →What is the Neurodivergent Umbrella?
Apr 2100:27:33Tap to summarizeThis week we are talking about what neurodivergent means, where this term came from, and what is included under the neurodivergent umbrella. You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →Why Assessments & Meetings Can Be Draining (Even When You Have a Great Team)
Apr 1400:17:03Tap to summarizeToday, we talk about why assessments and meetings sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, or even bad- even when you have a great team and neuroaffirming providers. You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. You can find our episode on self-care for parents of neurodivergent kids here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →Trauma & Neurodivergence
Apr 700:22:43Tap to summarizeThis week, we are talking about the crossover between neurodivergence & trauma. You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. You can find our episode on the intersection between premies/babies with medical needs and neurodivergence here. You can find our bonus episode on crisis planning here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →Q&A: Getting out the door, 2E & more!
Mar 3100:16:01Tap to summarizeThis week, we are taking your questions! You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. You can find Dr. Morgan's guide for getting more support for your kid here. You can find Breann's Facebook parent group, 2E Collective, here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube and Patreon.*Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
Transcribe →Why Neurodivergent Role Models Matter
Mar 2400:13:47Tap to summarizeThis week, we are talking about why it's so important for neurodivergent people to have neurodivergent role models, why they can be hard to find, and how you can get more neurodivergent role models into your life and your kids' lives. Dr. Morgan & Breann are having a coffee chat this Friday, 3/27. It's just for Patreon subscribers. Join here. You can find Dr. Morgan's huge neurodivergent character list here. She is currently adding 2026 shows & books, so if your favorite new character is missing, send her a DM, and she will add it! You can submit a question for our next Q&A episode here. 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 You can also find us on YouTube. *Note- Links may not be clickable on all podcast platforms. Sorry! Find Parenting Neurodivergent Humans on Spotify to get clickable links.
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