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Dysregulated Kids Podcast


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Calm the Nervous System.
Change Behavior.

If your child melts down, won’t listen, or goes from calm to overwhelmed in seconds… you’re not alone.

Every kid gets dysregulated sometimes—but when it keeps happening, it’s a sign the nervous system needs support.

Get simple, clear ways to help your child calm down and feel in control.

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START HERE:

What Does Your Child Needs the Most?

Meltdowns & Big Emotions

→ How to Stop Meltdowns Before They Start

Not Listening & Defiance

→ Why Your Child Isn’t Listening (And What to Do Instead)

ADHD & Focus Struggles

→ Why Dysregulated Kids Can’t Use Executive Function

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Anxiety & Overwhelm

→ Calm Words That Actually Work

Daily Stress & Sudden Blow-Ups

→ The Stress Cup: Why Kids Explode Over Small Things



CHECK OUT THE DYSREGULATED KIDS PODCAST SERIES:

The Hidden Signs of PANS/PANDAS Every Parent Misses—And Why It Looks Like ADHD, Anxiety or Even Autism with Dr. Nancy O'Hara | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E408

Learn how hidden PANS and PANDAS signs show up as anxiety OCD or sudden behavior changes and how to support your child’s nervous system effectively.
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Why School Quietly Fills Your Child’s Stress Cup (And Most Adults Miss It) | Emotional Dysregulation | E407

Learn why kids melt down after school, how hidden stress builds all day, and what helps calm a dysregulated nervous system when they get home.
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The Emotional Side of ADHD and Neurodivergence No One Talks About | Emotional Dysregulation | E406

Learn how constant correction affects ADHD and neurodivergent kids, why shutdown and low motivation happen, and how to rebuild confidence through nervous system regulation.
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The Hidden Stressors Filling Your Child’s Stress Cup (That Trigger Meltdowns) | Emotional Dysregulation | E405

Learn how hidden stressors silently fill your child’s stress cup, why meltdowns seem sudden, and how to calm the nervous system before it overflows.
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Parenting Burnout and Dysregulation: The Co-Dysregulation Cycle No One Talks About | Co-Regulation | E404

Learn why parents lose control during meltdowns, how co dysregulation cycles form, and simple nervous system strategies to stay calm and reconnect with your child.
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The Stress Cup Parents Can’t See: Why Kids Suddenly Melt Down | Emotional Dysregulation | E403

Learn why kids melt down over small triggers, how stress builds throughout the day, and what helps calm a dysregulated nervous system before it overflows.
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Why Reassurance Backfires and Leads to Worse Behavior (and More Nervous System Dysregulation) | Regulation First Parenting™ l E402

Learn why reassurance backfires in anxious kids, how it fuels repeated questioning, and what to do instead to build real regulation, resilience, and lasting calm.
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Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games? The 4 Warning Signs l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E401

Learn how to tell if your child’s gaming is addiction or dysregulation, the warning signs to watch, and how to support calm transitions and emotional regulation.
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It’s Not Just Stress (How Trauma and Your Gut Keep You Stuck) with Cynthia Thurlow | Emotional Dysregulation | E400

Learn how trauma, gut health, and chronic stress impact emotional regulation, and discover how calming the nervous system helps both parents and children feel safe.
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When Calm Words Don’t Work: What the Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You | Nervous System Strategies l E399

Learn why calm words fail during meltdowns, how nervous system overload blocks communication, and what actually helps your child regulate, connect, and respond again.
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Why Your Child Can’t Stop and Think (Even When They Want To) l Nervous System Strategies l E398

Learn why impulsive behavior happens when the thinking brain goes offline, how nervous system dysregulation drives reactions, and what helps kids pause, think, and respond better.
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Is Your 'Difficult' Child Actually Highly Sensitive? The Hidden Truth Behind Their Intense Emotions l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E397

Discover why highly sensitive kids melt down over small triggers, how nervous system overload drives behavior, and what parents can do to support calm and regulation.
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Dysregulated Kids Podcast

Emotional Dysregulation, Anxiety, and
Nervous System Solutions for Kids


If you feel like nothing is working and your child has constant meltdowns, big emotional reactions, or struggles to focus and follow through—you’re not imagining it.

And you’re not alone.

The Dysregulated Kids Podcast helps you understand what’s really driving your child’s behavior—through the lens of the nervous system.

Because behavior isn’t the problem. It’s the signal.

With over 30 years of clinical experience and insights from more than 10,000 brain maps, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge teaches you how to:

● Support your child’s nervous system in real time
● Use co-regulation to reduce meltdowns and power struggles
● Build self-regulation skills that actually stick
● Improve focus, attention, and emotional control
● Every child gets dysregulated sometimes.

But when it’s frequent, intense, or hard to recover from, your child needs more than behavior strategies—they need nervous system support.

Each episode gives you clear, science-backed tools you can use immediately—so your child can be more regulated, and behavior, focus, and connection can finally improve.

What You’ll Find Inside the Podcast


If you’ve ever thought…“Why does my child go from calm to overwhelmed so fast?”
“Why won’t they listen—even when they know better?”
“Why do small things turn into big reactions?”

You’re in the right place.

Inside the Dysregulated Kids Podcast, we break down what’s really going on beneath the surface—and what actually helps.

You’ll learn how to support your child when they are:

● Melting down, shutting down, or having big emotional reactions
● Struggling to focus, stay organized, or follow through
● Feeling anxious, stuck in worries, or overwhelmed
● Reacting strongly to noise, transitions, or sensory input
● Pushing back, refusing, or getting easily frustrated
● Having a hard time at school—even when they’re smart
● Needing more connection, support, and co-regulation
● Stuck in patterns that feel exhausting for both of you

And most importantly…You’ll learn how to calm the nervous system first, so behavior, focus, and emotional control can finally improve.

Educatort Keynotes

You Can’t Teach a Dysregulated Brain: What Neuroscience Tells Us to Do Instead
The Regulation Gap: What We’ve Been Missing in Child Development and Education

Educatort Keynotes

You Can’t Teach a Dysregulated Brain: What Neuroscience Tells Us to Do Instead
The Regulation Gap: What We’ve Been Missing in Child Development and Education

Dysregulated Kids Podcast FAQ

How can I help my dysregulated child calm down?
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Where should I start if I’m new to dysregulation?
Is it normal for kids to be dysregulated sometimes?
How do I know if my child is dysregulated?
Is this podcast only for kids with ADHD or anxiety?
Will I get strategies I can use right away?
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About Dr. Roseann

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, and parent of neurodivergent kids who has spent over 30 years helping families understand one powerful truth:

Behavior isn’t the problem—it’s a signal from the nervous system.When kids melt down, shut down, or struggle to focus, it’s not because they won’t do better.

It’s because, in that moment, they can’t.Through her work with thousands of families — and insights from more than 10,000 brain maps—Dr. Roseann teaches parents how to calm the brain first so real change can happen.

She is the creator of Regulation First Parenting®, a science-backed approach that helps you:
Stay calm and grounded—even in the hardest moments
Support your child’s nervous system in real time
Reduce meltdowns, anxiety, and power struggles
Build lasting self-regulation, focus, and resilience

Her approach is practical, compassionate, and designed for real life—because parenting a dysregulated kid isn’t about doing more…It’s about doing what actually works.Because kids don’t need to be fixed.

They need nervous systems that feel safe enough to regulate.

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