Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
Dr. Mark Bowers
6 episodes
10 hours ago
Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is being defiant — or felt guilty about how you’ve responded — this episode is for you. Many parents of neurodivergent kids are told (directly or indirectly) that their child won’t behave, won’t listen, or won’t try. Over time, that story can lead to stricter discipline, more punishment, and a lot of shame — even when nothing seems to help. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers offers a different framework, rooted in ...
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Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is being defiant — or felt guilty about how you’ve responded — this episode is for you. Many parents of neurodivergent kids are told (directly or indirectly) that their child won’t behave, won’t listen, or won’t try. Over time, that story can lead to stricter discipline, more punishment, and a lot of shame — even when nothing seems to help. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers offers a different framework, rooted in ...
Meltdowns vs. Tantrums: Why the Difference Matters
Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
11 minutes
2 weeks ago
Meltdowns vs. Tantrums: Why the Difference Matters
Send us a text Meltdowns and tantrums often look similar on the outside—but what’s happening underneath is very different. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers explains why confusing meltdowns with tantrums leads to so much unnecessary blame, escalation, and exhaustion for parents of neurodivergent kids. We’ll talk about what regulation actually means, why punishment doesn’t work during meltdowns, and how much common parenting advice unintentionally makes things harder. You...
Beneath the Behavior: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Science, Not Shame
Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is being defiant — or felt guilty about how you’ve responded — this episode is for you. Many parents of neurodivergent kids are told (directly or indirectly) that their child won’t behave, won’t listen, or won’t try. Over time, that story can lead to stricter discipline, more punishment, and a lot of shame — even when nothing seems to help. In this episode, pediatric psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers offers a different framework, rooted in ...
