When Big Feelings Take Over: A Parent’s Guide to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Parenting a child with DMDD can feel confusing, exhausting, and isolating. You try consequences, rewards, pep talks, and firmness, yet nothing seems to stick. This guide was created to change that. Written by Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers, it gives parents a clear path forward when big emotions constantly take over at home.

This guide breaks down DMDD in a way that makes sense. It explains what’s happening inside your child’s brain and body, why traditional discipline often fails, and how to build new skills through connection instead of conflict. You’ll learn how to spot early cues, support your child through meltdown cycles, and use structured play to strengthen emotional regulation.

Inside, you’ll find:
• A clear explanation of DMDD and how it differs from ADHD, ODD, and pediatric bipolar disorder.
• A look inside your child’s stress response, written in simple language that helps you understand their reactions on a deeper level.
• Play-based tools and interventions you can use at home, step by step.
• The Five-Step Emotional Coaching Model, designed to help you connect instead of clash during big moments.
• Emergency strategies for meltdowns, focused on safety, grounding, and recovery.
• Real case studies that show what this work looks like in real families.
• A full DMDD family plan that helps you build predictable rhythms, shared language, and calmer days.
• Support for you, because parents need tools and recovery too.

Dr. Bowers combines expertise with empathy. The guide doesn’t sugarcoat the tough moments, but it gives you what you need to navigate them. You’ll walk away with practical steps, new insight, and a structure that helps your child feel safer, calmer, and understood.

This isn’t just a guide. It’s a toolbox. A roadmap. A relief.
If you’ve been searching for answers, this is where things start to shift.

Get your copy and start creating more regulated, connected days at home.  57 Pages.