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Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Common Signs and Why it Happens Dr. Roseann Capanna - Hodge

Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: Common Signs and Why it Happens

As a parent, witnessing your child struggle with emotional dysregulation can be both heart-wrenching and bewildering. It also can feel out of control for you and them. You might find yourself wondering why your child or teen is experiencing such intense emotional responses and how you can help them regain balance. Emotional dysregulation in children is more than just a

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

Proven Strategies to Teaching Kids Self-Control

Estimate reading time: 7 minutes CALMS™ and CALMS Dysregulation Protocol™    If your child explodes over little things or can’t seem to stop themselves from blurting out or acting impulsively, you’re likely wondering, “Why can’t they just control themselves?” In this blog, we’ll walk through how to start teaching kids self control using my science-backed strategies– with plenty of real-life examples for

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Master Nervous System Regulation with These Simple Techniques!

Estimated Reading Time: 6-7 minutes Mastering nervous system regulation is about balancing stress and relaxation. When your kid’s emotions are out of control, your body’s working hard to keep you steady. This balance impacts your mental and physical health more than you think. That’s why using simple techniques to calm your nervous system helps you manage stress and find peace

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

Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

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

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emotional trigger

From Reaction to Response: Mastering The Emotional Trigger in Parenting

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes If your child’s behavior sparks a quick “hot” reaction, you’re not alone. This guide will show you how to turn that emotional trigger into a calm, confident response—one simple step at a time. As parents, we all get pushed to the edge sometimes. When you’re tired or stressed, little things can set you off. The

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Dysregulated Kids Guide

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

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,

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Neurodivergent umbrella

The Neurodivergent Umbrella: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity

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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Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile Which Kid Has It

Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile: Which Kid Has It?

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),

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5 Steps To Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Child

19 Effective Parent Scripts to Soothe Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

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

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Reset The Nervous System Myths and The Science of Self Regulation

How to Reset the Nervous System in Kids for Lasting Calm

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes If your child rides an emotional rollercoaster, this guide shows you how to reset the nervous system—safely, naturally, and with steps that actually work. Parents, if your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. I see this every day: big feelings, school friction, family stress. The good news? When we calm the

Read More »
Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Common Signs and Why it Happens Dr. Roseann Capanna - Hodge

Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: Common Signs and Why it Happens

As a parent, witnessing your child struggle with emotional dysregulation can be both heart-wrenching and bewildering. It also can feel out of control for you and them. You might find yourself wondering why your child or teen is experiencing such intense emotional responses and how you can help them regain balance. Emotional dysregulation in children is more than just a

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

Proven Strategies to Teaching Kids Self-Control

Estimate reading time: 7 minutes CALMS™ and CALMS Dysregulation Protocol™    If your child explodes over little things or can’t seem to stop themselves from blurting out or acting impulsively, you’re likely wondering, “Why can’t they just control themselves?” In this blog, we’ll walk through how to start teaching kids self control using my science-backed strategies– with plenty of real-life examples for

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

Master Nervous System Regulation with These Simple Techniques!

Estimated Reading Time: 6-7 minutes Mastering nervous system regulation is about balancing stress and relaxation. When your kid’s emotions are out of control, your body’s working hard to keep you steady. This balance impacts your mental and physical health more than you think. That’s why using simple techniques to calm your nervous system helps you manage stress and find peace

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

Understanding Autism and Emotional Dysregulation: Strategies for Support and Management

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 »
emotional trigger

From Reaction to Response: Mastering The Emotional Trigger in Parenting

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes If your child’s behavior sparks a quick “hot” reaction, you’re not alone. This guide will show you how to turn that emotional trigger into a calm, confident response—one simple step at a time. As parents, we all get pushed to the edge sometimes. When you’re tired or stressed, little things can set you off. The

Read More »
Dysregulated Kids Guide

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

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

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 »
Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile Which Kid Has It

Pathological Demand Avoidance Profile: Which Kid Has It?

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

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 »
Reset The Nervous System Myths and The Science of Self Regulation

How to Reset the Nervous System in Kids for Lasting Calm

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes If your child rides an emotional rollercoaster, this guide shows you how to reset the nervous system—safely, naturally, and with steps that actually work. Parents, if your child’s behavior feels out of control lately, you’re not alone. I see this every day: big feelings, school friction, family stress. The good news? When we calm the

Read More »
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