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#562 - BLOG 13 Pathological Demand Avoidance Strategies

13 Pathological Demand Avoidance Strategies Every Parent Needs

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When brushing teeth feels like a battle, homework ends in tears, and even getting dressed sparks a meltdown, it’s not your fault. It may be Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Many parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) describe feeling exhausted and frustrated. It’s misunderstood by others who assume it’s “bad behavior.” But here’s the

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Mood & Behavior - 5HTP and 6 Other Supplements for Depression

5HTP and 6 Other Supplements for Depression

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes When your child feels heavy with sadness or lashes out over small things, you might catch yourself wondering what storm brews beneath their behavior. Watching their sparkle dim can feel like standing in a long tunnel without a lantern. Some kids find relief through therapy or prescriptions, though many parents crave safer, science-backed ways that

Read More »
Over Emotional Child Symptoms

Overemotional Child Symptoms

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Ever feel like your child goes from calm to chaos in seconds? One tiny trigger and suddenly they’re in tears, yelling, or going quiet completely.  These intense reactions aren’t about willfulness – they’re signs that your child’s nervous system is overwhelmed and pretty much struggling to regulate. When big emotions show up like this, it’s

Read More »
13 Essential Coping Skills for Depression to Guide Your Child Through the Storm

Depression Coping Skills for Children: 13 Essential Strategies for Parents

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes As a parent of a dysregulated or struggling kid, watching depression shadow their smile is heart-wrenching. But depression in children and teens is real and there are science-backed ways to help your child ride out the waves, regain hope, and build emotional resilience. In this blog, you’ll learn: What coping skills for depression really mean

Read More »
Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children

Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children: Helping Kids Find Their Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Children experience a gamut of emotions, just like adults. Anger and frustration are normal feelings that every child will experience. However, children may not yet have the emotional vocabulary or coping mechanisms to manage these intense emotions effectively. These feelings can become even more pronounced and difficult to manage in children diagnosed with behavioral and

Read More »
Teen Behavior Disorders

Teen Behavior Disorders: Signs, Types & When to Seek Help

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes What Are Teen Behavior Disorders? Teen behavior disorders encompass a range of emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with a teen’s ability to function effectively in daily life. These disorders can manifest in various ways, including: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Characterized by a pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative behavior, and vindictiveness. Conduct Disorder:

Read More »
How to Deal with Emotional Dysregulation

Developing Emotional Regulation Skills for Dysregulated Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Do your mornings typically begin with outbursts that take forever to put out? I’ve met so many parents like you with children who struggle with emotional dysregulation and I understand the level of stress and uncertainty you are in. Nurturing your child’s emotional regulation skills can immensely help their ability to manage their feelings and

Read More »
Struggling with child behavior problems? Discover calm, brain-based solutions to stop tantrums, lying, and aggression—and help your child thrive.

8 Kid Behaviors That Trigger Parents – And Calm Solutions That Work

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes This guide shows you exactly how to calm eight child behavior problems with a simple brain-first plan you can use today. If your child’s behavior feels out of control, you’re not alone. Parenting a dysregulated kid is exhausting—and it isn’t your fault. When we calm the nervous system first, skills stick. This article gives you

Read More »
SSRI Medication Side Effects on Children

SSRI Side Effects in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child is taking—or you’re considering—SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), it’s completely natural to worry about their mood and well-being. In this guide, I’ll walk you through SSRI side effects in children with clear guidance and hopeful steps forward. Are SSRIs Safe for Children?  When your child struggles with anxiety, you want relief for

Read More »
7 Strategies to Improve Mood and Mindset

How to Improve Your Child’s Mood: 7 Evidence-Based Strategies

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Some days it feels like your child’s emotions change in an instant—one moment happy, the next in tears or full of frustration. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child manage big feelings, you’re not alone. The truth is, mood challenges aren’t just “bad behavior.” They’re often signs of a dysregulated nervous system—when the

Read More »
#562 - BLOG 13 Pathological Demand Avoidance Strategies

13 Pathological Demand Avoidance Strategies Every Parent Needs

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When brushing teeth feels like a battle, homework ends in tears, and even getting dressed sparks a meltdown, it’s not your fault. It may be Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Many parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) describe feeling exhausted and frustrated. It’s misunderstood by others who assume it’s “bad behavior.” But here’s the

Read More »
Mood & Behavior - 5HTP and 6 Other Supplements for Depression

5HTP and 6 Other Supplements for Depression

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes When your child feels heavy with sadness or lashes out over small things, you might catch yourself wondering what storm brews beneath their behavior. Watching their sparkle dim can feel like standing in a long tunnel without a lantern. Some kids find relief through therapy or prescriptions, though many parents crave safer, science-backed ways that

Read More »
Over Emotional Child Symptoms

Overemotional Child Symptoms

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Ever feel like your child goes from calm to chaos in seconds? One tiny trigger and suddenly they’re in tears, yelling, or going quiet completely.  These intense reactions aren’t about willfulness – they’re signs that your child’s nervous system is overwhelmed and pretty much struggling to regulate. When big emotions show up like this, it’s

Read More »
13 Essential Coping Skills for Depression to Guide Your Child Through the Storm

Depression Coping Skills for Children: 13 Essential Strategies for Parents

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes As a parent of a dysregulated or struggling kid, watching depression shadow their smile is heart-wrenching. But depression in children and teens is real and there are science-backed ways to help your child ride out the waves, regain hope, and build emotional resilience. In this blog, you’ll learn: What coping skills for depression really mean

Read More »
Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children

Proven Strategies to Control Anger and Frustration in Children: Helping Kids Find Their Calm

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Children experience a gamut of emotions, just like adults. Anger and frustration are normal feelings that every child will experience. However, children may not yet have the emotional vocabulary or coping mechanisms to manage these intense emotions effectively. These feelings can become even more pronounced and difficult to manage in children diagnosed with behavioral and

Read More »
Teen Behavior Disorders

Teen Behavior Disorders: Signs, Types & When to Seek Help

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes What Are Teen Behavior Disorders? Teen behavior disorders encompass a range of emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with a teen’s ability to function effectively in daily life. These disorders can manifest in various ways, including: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Characterized by a pattern of angry or irritable mood, argumentative behavior, and vindictiveness. Conduct Disorder:

Read More »
How to Deal with Emotional Dysregulation

Developing Emotional Regulation Skills for Dysregulated Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Do your mornings typically begin with outbursts that take forever to put out? I’ve met so many parents like you with children who struggle with emotional dysregulation and I understand the level of stress and uncertainty you are in. Nurturing your child’s emotional regulation skills can immensely help their ability to manage their feelings and

Read More »
Struggling with child behavior problems? Discover calm, brain-based solutions to stop tantrums, lying, and aggression—and help your child thrive.

8 Kid Behaviors That Trigger Parents – And Calm Solutions That Work

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes This guide shows you exactly how to calm eight child behavior problems with a simple brain-first plan you can use today. If your child’s behavior feels out of control, you’re not alone. Parenting a dysregulated kid is exhausting—and it isn’t your fault. When we calm the nervous system first, skills stick. This article gives you

Read More »
SSRI Medication Side Effects on Children

SSRI Side Effects in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child is taking—or you’re considering—SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), it’s completely natural to worry about their mood and well-being. In this guide, I’ll walk you through SSRI side effects in children with clear guidance and hopeful steps forward. Are SSRIs Safe for Children?  When your child struggles with anxiety, you want relief for

Read More »
7 Strategies to Improve Mood and Mindset

How to Improve Your Child’s Mood: 7 Evidence-Based Strategies

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Some days it feels like your child’s emotions change in an instant—one moment happy, the next in tears or full of frustration. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child manage big feelings, you’re not alone. The truth is, mood challenges aren’t just “bad behavior.” They’re often signs of a dysregulated nervous system—when the

Read More »

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