Dysregulated Kids

Examining the impact of screen time on children’s mental health and emotional regulation

Screen Time and Mental Health in Children: How Much Is Too Much?

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes If your child goes from sweet to screaming the moment you say, “Screen time is over,” it’s usually not just defiance—it’s a dysregulated nervous system showing up

Comprehensive guide to nervous system supplements supporting children’s mental health and emotional regulation

Nervous System Supplements: Complete Guide

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes The right nervous system supplements can help calm your child’s brain, improve focus, and support emotional regulation—when chosen based on science, not guesswork

Tips for discussing your child’s dysregulation with family, friends, and teachers

When They Don’t Get It: How to Talk About Your Child’s Dysregulation with Friends, Family, and Teachers

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

If you’ve ever felt judged, dismissed, embarrassed, or just plain exhausted trying to explain your child’s behavior to someone who doesn’t get it—you’re not alone.Talking about dysregulation isn’t eas

Parental guide to setting healthy boundaries with dysregulated children in relationships

Setting Boundaries in Relationships with Dysregulated Kids: A Guide for Parents

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesSetting boundaries with a dysregulated child isn’t about being strict; it’s about you showing love in ways that bring safety, calm, and connection.When your child is d

Science-backed holistic mental health solutions for dysregulated children and families

A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: Science-Backed Solutions for Dysregulated Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 11 minutesThe holistic approach to mental health every parent needs to know.If your child is struggling with focus, mood swings, meltdowns, or anxiety, it might feel like you'r

Techniques to activate the parasympathetic nervous system for calming dysregulated kids

How to Activate Parasympathetic Nervous System to Help Dysregulated Kids

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesYou know those moments when your child just can’t calm down—no matter how patient or gentle you are? That’s not a discipline problem. It’s a nervous system issue.When

Why nervous system dysregulation can delay speech and affect communication in children

Communication During Dysregulation: Why Your Child Struggles to Find Their Words

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Delayed speech in children isn’t always a speech delay in the traditional sense—it can be a clue that your child’s nervous system is in overdrive. When kids are dy

How dysregulated nervous systems influence children’s eating habits and emotional health

Recognizing Emotional Dysregulation Through Disordered Eating and Food Habits

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesIf your child suddenly refuses meals, craves only carbs, or swings between overeating and barely touching their plate—you’re not imagining things.These shifts in eatin

Social challenges faced by children with nervous system dysregulation and coping strategies

Social Challenges of Having a Dysregulated Nervous System

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

When your child struggles socially (e.g. pulling away from others, acting out with peers, or seeming totally unaware of how they come across), it’s easy to assume they just “don’t know how to behave.”

Cognitive symptoms of dysregulation in children every parent should recognize and address

Cognitive Symptoms of Dysregulation in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

If your child used to breeze through homework but now seems to freeze up at simple tasks, it’s not because they’re lazy or defiant — it may be a signal their brain is overwhelmed. When a child’s nervo