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FAQs
How can I improve my child’s self-regulation at home?
Use routines, sensory supports, co-regulation, and short, repeated practice of coping skills.
What triggers dysregulation in sensitive kids?
Stress, sensory overload, lack of sleep, unmet needs, and transitions often trigger dysregulated responses.
Do kids outgrow dysregulation?
With consistent support, practice, and nervous system regulation, children can develop stronger self-regulation over time.
How do I teach social regulation to my child?
Model empathy, use structured social practice, and provide predictable opportunities to interact with peers.
Can supplements help with self-regulation?
Magnesium, vitamin D, and nutrition supports can calm the nervous system and enhance emotional regulation.
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Self-regulation reaches far beyond emotional control. It influences how children manage their body, attention, thoughts, behavior, and responses to stress—and struggles in one area can quickly spill into another.
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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, and leading expert in emotional dysregulation in children. With over 30 years of experience, she helps parents understand the root causes of meltdowns, anxiety, ADHD, and challenging behavior through the lens of nervous system regulation. Dr. Roseann teaches practical, science-backed strategies for co-regulation and how to calm a dysregulated child using her Regulation First Parenting® approach. She is the host of the Dysregulated Kids Podcast and author of The Dysregulated Kid.
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Emotional Dysregulation in Children & Nervous System Expert
Regulation First Parenting® | CALMS Protocol™
Host of the Dysregulated Kids Podcast (Top 1% Globally)
Author of The Dysregulated Kid
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