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Dysregulated Kids

Raising Kids Who Can Self Regulate Dr. Roseann Capanna - Hodge

Teaching Kids Self-Control: Proven Strategies to Help Children Manage Emotions and Impulses

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

It’s Monday morning, and the chaos is unfolding. Your youngest is yelling over a forgotten school project, while your teenager gives you an attitude about needing a ride. Stress is building as your kids spiral, overwhelmed and unable to control their emotions. We’ve all been there. Raising a child who can manage stress before it escalates feels like an impossible

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595 - Blog - Mood & Behavior - Master Nervous System Regulation with These Simple Techniques!

Master Nervous System Regulation with These Simple Techniques!

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Nervous system regulation means achieving a balance between the body’s responses to stress and relaxation. Imagine it like this: when your child is having a meltdown over bedtime or refusing to eat their veggies, your nervous system is in high gear, trying to manage the chaos. But when they finally drift off to sleep and you can enjoy a quiet

Read More »
663 - Navigating ADHD and Emotional Immaturity in Children and Teens

Navigating ADHD and Emotional Immaturity in Children and Teens

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Raising a child with ADHD can be both challenging and rewarding. Parents often find themselves wondering whether their child’s emotional reactions are typical for their age or if they are a result of their ADHD. Understanding the relationship between ADHD and emotional immaturity is crucial for providing the right support and fostering a positive environment for your child. Typical Emotional

Read More »
BLOG: Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

When a child with autism spectrum disorder also struggles with emotional dysregulation, that means it is hard for them to manage emotions. There are many causes of emotional dysregulation in autism and when parents understand triggers, they can support them with emotional control and nervous system regulation. Emotional Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder Emotional dysregulation refers to the inability to

Read More »
from reaction to response

From Reaction to Response: Mastering The Emotional Trigger in Parenting

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

As parents, it’s easy to react impulsively to our children’s behavior, especially when stressed or tired. These knee-jerk reactions can sometimes lead to frustration and conflict. However, managing emotional triggers and dysregulated behaviors can transform these reactions into thoughtful responses, fostering a healthier and more supportive family environment. For Amy, when she imagined having a child, she thought she would

Read More »
Dysregulated Kids Guide

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation – Sequence

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of nurturing our children’s emotional well-being. However, some children and teens struggle with dysregulated behavior and emotional regulation, leading to strong emotional reactions to small levels of distress leading to disruptive behavior at school and home. Dysregulation can manifest in many ways,

Read More »
Neurodivergent umbrella

The Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

The Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity Neurodivergence covers a broad spectrum of neurological variations that impact how individuals process information and interact with the world. These differences can manifest in various ways, including learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other cognitive variances. Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Neurodiversity? Chapter 2: Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent Brain

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BLOGS Cornerstone Pathological Demand Avoidance (1)

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment Navigating the world of childhood behavioral disorders can be very challenging. When it comes to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), those challenges multiply. How can we best support a child navigating a world that seems fraught with everyday demands that trigger anxiety? Let’s decode the PDA framework so we can

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile Which Kid Has It

Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile: Which Kid Has It?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Imagine a child who avoids brushing their teeth like it’s the plague, throws panic attacks at the mere mention of homework, and seems to possess an uncanny ability to wriggle out of everyday demands from whom they regard as authority figures.  But this isn’t just plain stubbornness. It could be a sign of a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA),

Read More »
5 Steps To Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Child

19 Effective Parent Scripts to Soothe Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When a child is dysregulated, it can feel like everything is spinning out of control. Emotional outbursts, irritability, and overwhelm often happen when the nervous system is out of balance.  What is Emotional Dysregulation? Emotional dysregulation happens when a child’s nervous system gets overwhelmed and can’t cope in the moment. It’s not defiance – it’s

Read More »
Raising Kids Who Can Self Regulate Dr. Roseann Capanna - Hodge

Teaching Kids Self-Control: Proven Strategies to Help Children Manage Emotions and Impulses

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

It’s Monday morning, and the chaos is unfolding. Your youngest is yelling over a forgotten school project, while your teenager gives you an attitude about needing a ride. Stress is building as your kids spiral, overwhelmed and unable to control their emotions. We’ve all been there. Raising a child who can manage stress before it escalates feels like an impossible

Read More »
595 - Blog - Mood & Behavior - Master Nervous System Regulation with These Simple Techniques!

Master Nervous System Regulation with These Simple Techniques!

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Nervous system regulation means achieving a balance between the body’s responses to stress and relaxation. Imagine it like this: when your child is having a meltdown over bedtime or refusing to eat their veggies, your nervous system is in high gear, trying to manage the chaos. But when they finally drift off to sleep and you can enjoy a quiet

Read More »
663 - Navigating ADHD and Emotional Immaturity in Children and Teens

Navigating ADHD and Emotional Immaturity in Children and Teens

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Raising a child with ADHD can be both challenging and rewarding. Parents often find themselves wondering whether their child’s emotional reactions are typical for their age or if they are a result of their ADHD. Understanding the relationship between ADHD and emotional immaturity is crucial for providing the right support and fostering a positive environment for your child. Typical Emotional

Read More »
BLOG: Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

When a child with autism spectrum disorder also struggles with emotional dysregulation, that means it is hard for them to manage emotions. There are many causes of emotional dysregulation in autism and when parents understand triggers, they can support them with emotional control and nervous system regulation. Emotional Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder Emotional dysregulation refers to the inability to

Read More »
from reaction to response

From Reaction to Response: Mastering The Emotional Trigger in Parenting

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

As parents, it’s easy to react impulsively to our children’s behavior, especially when stressed or tired. These knee-jerk reactions can sometimes lead to frustration and conflict. However, managing emotional triggers and dysregulated behaviors can transform these reactions into thoughtful responses, fostering a healthier and more supportive family environment. For Amy, when she imagined having a child, she thought she would

Read More »
Dysregulated Kids Guide

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation – Sequence

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Dysregulated Behavior in Kids: The Guide to Supporting Self Regulation As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of nurturing our children’s emotional well-being. However, some children and teens struggle with dysregulated behavior and emotional regulation, leading to strong emotional reactions to small levels of distress leading to disruptive behavior at school and home. Dysregulation can manifest in many ways,

Read More »
Neurodivergent umbrella

The Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

The Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity Neurodivergence covers a broad spectrum of neurological variations that impact how individuals process information and interact with the world. These differences can manifest in various ways, including learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other cognitive variances. Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Neurodiversity? Chapter 2: Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent Brain

Read More »
BLOGS Cornerstone Pathological Demand Avoidance (1)

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) : A Guide to Understanding and Treatment Navigating the world of childhood behavioral disorders can be very challenging. When it comes to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), those challenges multiply. How can we best support a child navigating a world that seems fraught with everyday demands that trigger anxiety? Let’s decode the PDA framework so we can

Read More »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile Which Kid Has It

Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile: Which Kid Has It?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Imagine a child who avoids brushing their teeth like it’s the plague, throws panic attacks at the mere mention of homework, and seems to possess an uncanny ability to wriggle out of everyday demands from whom they regard as authority figures.  But this isn’t just plain stubbornness. It could be a sign of a condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA),

Read More »
5 Steps To Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Child

19 Effective Parent Scripts to Soothe Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When a child is dysregulated, it can feel like everything is spinning out of control. Emotional outbursts, irritability, and overwhelm often happen when the nervous system is out of balance.  What is Emotional Dysregulation? Emotional dysregulation happens when a child’s nervous system gets overwhelmed and can’t cope in the moment. It’s not defiance – it’s

Read More »

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