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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:

Child peacefully sleeping to improve restful sleep and regulated behavior in kids

Improve Sleep Quality using these Sleep Strategies for Kids | Regulation First Parenting™ | E285

Explore practical strategies to improve sleep quality for children, boosting emotional control, reducing anxiety, enhancing focus, and supporting overall physical and mental well-being daily.
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Natural remedies supporting brain regulation for children with PANS/PANDAS behavioral issues

3 Natural Remedies for PANS/PANDAS or Complex Behavioral Issues in Children | Nervous System Strategies | E281

Struggling with a dysregulated child? In this episode, I share natural remedies for PANS/PANDAS that calm the brain and restore balance. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I walk you through solutions that support real emotional healing.
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Child transitioning off screen time to reduce device struggles and improve focus

Breaking the Screen Time Struggle | Nervous System Strategies | E284

Struggling to help your child break from screen time without meltdowns? Learn why transitions are so hard and how Regulation First Parenting™ can help. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an expert in emotional dysregulation in children, shares brain-based tools for calmer routines.
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Strategies to help children smoothly handle transitions and reduce anxiety

How do you Help a Child With Transition Meltdowns | Nervous System Strategies | E283

Transition meltdowns can turn simple routines, turning off the iPad, leaving the house, starting homework into full-family shutdowns. In this episode, Dr. Roseann breaks down why transitions are so hard for dysregulated kids & how clear, brain-based structure can make daily life calmer for everyone.
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Discussion on medicating children with PANS/PANDAS for behavioral and mood support

279: Should you medicate your child with PANS PANDAS?

This episode explores the risks of psychiatric medications for PANS/PANDAS, why they offer short-term relief, and the importance of addressing root causes for true, lasting healing in children and families.
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Best supplements for children managing PANS/PANDAS, mood, and complex behaviors

Best supplements for children with PANS PANDAS, Mood or Complex Behavioral Issues | Nervous System Strategies | E280

Curious about the best supplements for children with PANS PANDAS? Dr. Roseann break down 5 key nutrients that calms the brain, immune, and emotional health, supporting emotional dysregulation in children through Regulation First Parenting.
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Pediatric chiropractic care addressing autism, ADHD, SPD, and birth trauma in children

282: Pediatric Chiropractic Care and Autism, ADHD, SPD and Birth Trauma with Dr. Tony Ebel

Join Dr. Tony Ebel as we explore how pediatric chiropractic care supports children with autism, ADHD, and SPD by promoting nervous system regulation and overall well-being.
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Visualizing causes and triggers of PANS/PANDAS onset and flare-ups in children

What Causes PANS/PANDAS Onset and Triggers Flares? Regulation First Parenting™ | E278

Curious about what causes PANS/PANDAS and what triggers flare-ups? In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge break down infections, stress, diet, and environmental factors, sharing actionable insights to help parents support emotional dysregulation in children.
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Co-parenting pans pandas, Mood or Complex Behavioral Issues in Children | Co-Regulation | E277

Co-parenting PANS/PANDAS can feel overwhelming, but working together is key to supporting your child’s emotional and behavioral needs. I share practical strategies for creating consistency and calm, helping families navigate these challenges with confidence.
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Quick calming techniques for dysregulated children with PANS/PANDAS or behavioral issues

3 Quick Techniques of calming a dysregulated child | Regulation First Parenting™ | E276

Calming a dysregulated child with PANS/PANDAS can feel overwhelming. These quick, science-backed techniques help soothe the nervous system fast. So your child can feel safe, settle their body, and return to a more regulated state.
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Differentiating PANS/PANDAS, ADHD, and mood disorders in children’s mental health

PANS/PANDAS vs. ADHD vs. Mood Disorder | Regulation First Parenting™ | E275

Understanding PANS/PANDAS vs. ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially when your child’s symptoms overlap. In this episode, I break down the real differences, drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and supporting kids with emotional dysregulation.
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Using PEMF therapy at home for ADHD and neuroregulation in children

Can You Do PEMF Therapy at Home? | Nervous System Strategies | E272

Curious if PEMF therapy at home really works? Let me share how I use portable PEMF devices to calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and reduce stress for my child and how I guide families with Regulation First Parenting™ to support emotional dysregulation.
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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

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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?

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