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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 dysregulated, their brain shifts into survival mode, and that can make it hard for them to find their words—or speak at all. In this post, we’ll explore
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child always seems like they’re walking a tightrope—tense, touchy, one step from a meltdown—you’re not imagining it. Their nervous system may be stuck in high gear, what we call overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. It’s not misbehavior—it’s a brain stuck in survival mode, and together we can start bringing calm back into
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.” But often, it’s not a matter of manners or personality. It’s nervous system dysregulation. That means your child’s brain and body aren’t in a calm, connected
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When your child flips from calm to chaos in a heartbeat, it’s not defiance—it’s a dysregulated nervous system calling out for help. At the center of it all? A powerful system most parents have never even heard of: the autonomic nervous system. Before trying another behavior chart, ask yourself this—what is this system really doing,
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child suddenly refuses meals, craves only carbs, or swings between overeating and barely touching their plate—you’re not imagining things. If 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 eating habits may be a sign that your child’s nervous
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 nervous system is dysregulated, even basic thinking tasks like paying attention or remembering instructions can become hard. In this blog, let’s understand what
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Feeling puzzled or worried when your child’s emotions suddenly explode? You’re not alone. This blog will help you spot the hidden emotional indicators of dysregulation in your child and give you practical tools to support them. Let’s understand what dysregulated emotions look like, why small triggers can cause big reactions, and actionable steps to help
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child goes from calm to chaos over the smallest things, I totally understand how it can leave you feeling confused, helpless, and unsure of what to do next. These intense reactions are often signs of a dysregulated nervous system—and once we understand what’s really going on in the brain, we can start giving
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child seems “off” with stomachaches, sleep issues, or big meltdowns, you’re not imagining it. These are signs their nervous system is overwhelmed—and that’s exactly where healing begins. Why Does the Nervous System Get Dysregulated? Your child’s nervous system is built to keep them safe—but sometimes it gets stuck in overdrive. When that happens,
If your child won’t sleep—if bedtime is filled with stalling, anxious thoughts, or frequent wakeups—you’re probably beyond exhausted and looking for real answers. And here’s the truth many parents don’t hear: chronic sleep problems in children are often signs of nervous system dysregulation. When your child’s brain is stuck in high alert mode, sleep becomes a nightly battle. That’s because
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 dysregulated, their brain shifts into survival mode, and that can make it hard for them to find their words—or speak at all. In this post, we’ll explore
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child always seems like they’re walking a tightrope—tense, touchy, one step from a meltdown—you’re not imagining it. Their nervous system may be stuck in high gear, what we call overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. It’s not misbehavior—it’s a brain stuck in survival mode, and together we can start bringing calm back into
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.” But often, it’s not a matter of manners or personality. It’s nervous system dysregulation. That means your child’s brain and body aren’t in a calm, connected
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When your child flips from calm to chaos in a heartbeat, it’s not defiance—it’s a dysregulated nervous system calling out for help. At the center of it all? A powerful system most parents have never even heard of: the autonomic nervous system. Before trying another behavior chart, ask yourself this—what is this system really doing,
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child suddenly refuses meals, craves only carbs, or swings between overeating and barely touching their plate—you’re not imagining things. If 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 eating habits may be a sign that your child’s nervous
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 nervous system is dysregulated, even basic thinking tasks like paying attention or remembering instructions can become hard. In this blog, let’s understand what
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Feeling puzzled or worried when your child’s emotions suddenly explode? You’re not alone. This blog will help you spot the hidden emotional indicators of dysregulation in your child and give you practical tools to support them. Let’s understand what dysregulated emotions look like, why small triggers can cause big reactions, and actionable steps to help
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child goes from calm to chaos over the smallest things, I totally understand how it can leave you feeling confused, helpless, and unsure of what to do next. These intense reactions are often signs of a dysregulated nervous system—and once we understand what’s really going on in the brain, we can start giving
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes If your child seems “off” with stomachaches, sleep issues, or big meltdowns, you’re not imagining it. These are signs their nervous system is overwhelmed—and that’s exactly where healing begins. Why Does the Nervous System Get Dysregulated? Your child’s nervous system is built to keep them safe—but sometimes it gets stuck in overdrive. When that happens,
If your child won’t sleep—if bedtime is filled with stalling, anxious thoughts, or frequent wakeups—you’re probably beyond exhausted and looking for real answers. And here’s the truth many parents don’t hear: chronic sleep problems in children are often signs of nervous system dysregulation. When your child’s brain is stuck in high alert mode, sleep becomes a nightly battle. That’s because
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.
