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107 Self Regulation Skills

107 Self Regulation Skills for Children: How to Improve Focus, Emotional Control, and Learning

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ever tried reasoning with a tired, hungry, overstimulated child who refuses to wear socks because they feel “weird”? Yep, that’s what dysregulation looks like in action. But here’s the thing—self-regulation skills for children don’t just magically appear overnight. They have to be taught, practiced, and reinforced (preferably before the next public meltdown in Target). Kids who can regulate their emotions,

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5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System

5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative emotions that seem to take control of your life? Or maybe your child is emotionally reactive, angry or easily upset?  An overactive limbic system often drives these feelings. The limbic system is that part of the brain regulating our emotional responses.  Julia, one of the patients I saw at the

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7 Strategies to Improve Mood and Mindset

7 Strategies to Improve Mood and Mindset

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

As a parent, there is so much you can do to improve your child’s mental health. Those small everyday moments that we tend to neglect contribute to who they become, including how they manage stress.  Beyond physically nurturing them, we can foster a strong sense of courage, compassion, connection, and confidence in our kids. By letting your children play, explore

Read More »
Explore seven science-backed ways gratitude improves mental health. Discover how gratitude enhances overall mental well-being, reduces depression and anxiety, lessens self-criticism, improves motivation, promotes optimism, and makes you more likable. Incorporate gratitude into your daily life for lasting benefits.

7 Science-Backed Ways Gratitude Improves Mental Health

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

We all know gratefulness makes us feel good and makes others feel good too but there is actually a lot of science behind gratitude. The neuroscience of gratitude shows us that it improves how our brain works, which brings us feelings of wellness and has physical benefits too. Gratefulness improves anxiety and depression and from studies from positive psychology, there

Read More »
An African American family expressing gratitude in a field.

How Gratitude Helps Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

For those that successfully overcome or manage anxiety and depression, they have found that making changes to their lifestyle is the key to mental and physical wellness. They learn that if they feel negative, frustrated, or just plain sad, they can intently turn it around through mindfulness and the practice of gratitude.  You may have tried to be more grateful

Read More »
Breaking Dysfunctional Family Patterns Through Parenting

Breaking Dysfunctional Family Patterns Through Parenting

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

As we go through our day-to-day lives, we don’t often think about the impact of our family’s behavior on how we act today. The truth is, our family behavior patterns often dictate how we navigate through our lives. We learn from our family—mostly our parents—how to parent and manage stress. Without our conscious awareness, what we learned in our families influences our thinking patterns, as well as how we respond to a variety of stimuli.

Read More »
Meditation - Useful Mindfulness Techniques

Mindfulness Techniques to Improve Attention, Executive Functioning and Anxiety

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ready to ditch the stress and amp up your calm? Forget the stress overload—mindfulness is here to rescue you with practices that are not only effective but also surprisingly fun. Mindfulness techniques and strategies are fun and easy to teach to children. Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) is particularly beneficial for children, promoting mental and emotional well-being through mindful practices. They are often simple to do (some requiring only one or two steps). By incorporating mindfulness into our sensory experiences, we can increase our sense of joy and appreciation for life, making everyday activities more enriching and fulfilling. (Bögels et al., 2014)

Read More »
107 Self Regulation Skills

107 Self Regulation Skills for Children: How to Improve Focus, Emotional Control, and Learning

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ever tried reasoning with a tired, hungry, overstimulated child who refuses to wear socks because they feel “weird”? Yep, that’s what dysregulation looks like in action. But here’s the thing—self-regulation skills for children don’t just magically appear overnight. They have to be taught, practiced, and reinforced (preferably before the next public meltdown in Target). Kids who can regulate their emotions,

Read More »
5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System

5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative emotions that seem to take control of your life? Or maybe your child is emotionally reactive, angry or easily upset?  An overactive limbic system often drives these feelings. The limbic system is that part of the brain regulating our emotional responses.  Julia, one of the patients I saw at the

Read More »
7 Strategies to Improve Mood and Mindset

7 Strategies to Improve Mood and Mindset

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

As a parent, there is so much you can do to improve your child’s mental health. Those small everyday moments that we tend to neglect contribute to who they become, including how they manage stress.  Beyond physically nurturing them, we can foster a strong sense of courage, compassion, connection, and confidence in our kids. By letting your children play, explore

Read More »
Explore seven science-backed ways gratitude improves mental health. Discover how gratitude enhances overall mental well-being, reduces depression and anxiety, lessens self-criticism, improves motivation, promotes optimism, and makes you more likable. Incorporate gratitude into your daily life for lasting benefits.

7 Science-Backed Ways Gratitude Improves Mental Health

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

We all know gratefulness makes us feel good and makes others feel good too but there is actually a lot of science behind gratitude. The neuroscience of gratitude shows us that it improves how our brain works, which brings us feelings of wellness and has physical benefits too. Gratefulness improves anxiety and depression and from studies from positive psychology, there

Read More »
An African American family expressing gratitude in a field.

How Gratitude Helps Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

For those that successfully overcome or manage anxiety and depression, they have found that making changes to their lifestyle is the key to mental and physical wellness. They learn that if they feel negative, frustrated, or just plain sad, they can intently turn it around through mindfulness and the practice of gratitude.  You may have tried to be more grateful

Read More »
Breaking Dysfunctional Family Patterns Through Parenting

Breaking Dysfunctional Family Patterns Through Parenting

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

As we go through our day-to-day lives, we don’t often think about the impact of our family’s behavior on how we act today. The truth is, our family behavior patterns often dictate how we navigate through our lives. We learn from our family—mostly our parents—how to parent and manage stress. Without our conscious awareness, what we learned in our families influences our thinking patterns, as well as how we respond to a variety of stimuli.

Read More »
Meditation - Useful Mindfulness Techniques

Mindfulness Techniques to Improve Attention, Executive Functioning and Anxiety

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Ready to ditch the stress and amp up your calm? Forget the stress overload—mindfulness is here to rescue you with practices that are not only effective but also surprisingly fun. Mindfulness techniques and strategies are fun and easy to teach to children. Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) is particularly beneficial for children, promoting mental and emotional well-being through mindful practices. They are often simple to do (some requiring only one or two steps). By incorporating mindfulness into our sensory experiences, we can increase our sense of joy and appreciation for life, making everyday activities more enriching and fulfilling. (Bögels et al., 2014)

Read More »

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