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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:

Hidden causes behind children's struggles with self-control related to ADHD and anxiety

297: Why Your Child Struggles with Self-Control – The Hidden Causes

Uncover why kids struggle with self-control and learn simple, effective strategies to help them develop patience, impulse control, and emotional resilience for everyday life.
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Best time to take magnesium supplements for children to support focus and mood balance

Best Time to Take Magnesium Supplement | Nervous System Strategies | E296

Discover the best time to take magnesium supplement to support your child’s sleep, focus, and calm. In this episode, I share how the right type and timing make all the difference, guiding you with my Regulation First Parenting™ approach to help regulate their brain and restore balance.
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Three surprising causes of ADHD symptoms often missed by parents and caregivers

3 Surprising Causes of ADHD Symptoms Most Parents Miss | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E294

Before medicating, pause and question the label. Learn the overlooked causes of ADHD symptoms and why calming the brain first leads to better choices, through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method.
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Connection between gut health, picky eating, and behavior in children with ADHD and anxiety

295: The Connection Between Gut Health, Behavior, and Picky Eating

Learn the powerful connection between gut health and your child's emotional regulation, behavior, and attention, with practical nutritional strategies for happier, healthier kids.
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Identifying and managing the main cause of anger episodes in children for better emotional control

293: The #1 Reason Your Child Has Anger Episodes – And How to Fix It

Discover why your child experiences anger outbursts, how to prevent escalation, and practical techniques to help them quickly regain emotional balance and calm.
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Five practical tips to ease stressful school mornings for children with school refusal behaviors

5 Ways to Make Mornings Easier for a Child Who Hates School | Nervous System Strategies | E292

Mornings with a child who hates school can feel like an emotional obstacle course. This episode shares how to make mornings easier for a child who hates school using Regulation First Parenting™ with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, helping families calm the brain and reduce daily stress.
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Foods to avoid for children with ADHD to improve focus, behavior, and overall mental health

Food to Avoid for ADHD: The Worst Offenders for Focus and Behavior | Nervous System Strategies | E291

Wondering which food to avoid for ADHD and why it matters? Learn how small nutrition changes calm the brain and improve focus, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method for emotional dysregulation.
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Managing OCD naturally through nervous system regulation without relying on medication

How to Deal with OCD Without Medication | Regulation First Parenting™ | E289

Struggling with how to deal with OCD without medication? In this episode, I share how calming the nervous system can quiet intrusive thoughts and create real change. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I guide you through science-backed steps to support your child’s dysregulated brain.
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Three simple steps to handle anger issues in children without yelling or losing control

290: How to Handle a Child with Anger Issues in 3 Simple Steps (Without Yelling or Losing Your Stuff!)

Learn effective strategies to respond with empathy and support angry children, teaching them self-regulation skills to process emotions, reduce frustration, and build lifelong resilience.
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Self-regulation strategies to improve attention, behavior, and emotional control in students

Self-Regulation Strategies for Students | Regulation First Parenting™ | E288

Self-regulation strategies for students help calm emotional dysregulation in children, enabling them to learn, focus, and thrive. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge uses Regulation First Parenting™ to stabilize the nervous system and transform school behavior.
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Motivated child overcoming fear-based parenting with resilience and confidence

287: How Not to Be a Fear-Based Parent (Ditch the Scare Tactics and Raise a Resilient, Motivated Kid)

In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to move away from fear-based parenting and foster emotional security, problem-solving skills, and overall well-being in your child.
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Parent teaching emotional regulation techniques to help kids manage stress and frustration

Emotional Regulation Techniques for Parents | Regulation First Parenting™ | E286

Discover why kids today struggle with stress, what's missing in their coping skills, and practical approaches to build resilience, confidence, and emotional strength.
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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.

Dysregulated Kids Podcast FAQ

How can I help my dysregulated child calm down?
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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.

Not sure where to start?

Take the Solution Matcher Quiz and discover what your child’s nervous system actually needs. Finally understand what your child needs—and what to do next.

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