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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:

Neurofeedback therapy supporting ADHD children to improve school performance

Does Neurofeedback Help ADHD Kids Do Better in School? | Nervous System Strategies | E237

Learn how neurofeedback supports emotional dysregulation and focus so kids with ADHD can do better in school, without medication. Guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, licensed neurofeedback provider who has reviewed 10,000+ brain maps and leads the Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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Parent helping child manage impulsive behavior and gain emotional control

238: Impulsive Behavior in Children: How to Help Your Child Gain Control

This episode offers parents practical strategies to help children manage impulsive behaviors, addressing root causes like anxiety and self-regulation challenges to foster emotional well-being.
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Concept highlighting that ADHD and neurodivergence cannot be disciplined out

You Can't Discipline Out ADHD Children! | Nervous System Strategies | E236

Understand why traditional discipline for ADHD children doesn’t work and what to do instead. If you’ve been blaming yourself or feeling blamed, this episode shows you how to shift from punishment to teaching through calm, connection, and Regulation First Parenting™.
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Angela Powell sharing resources for children coming out of crisis and survival mode

234: Coming Out of Crisis and Survival: Getting the Right Resources for Your Child with Angela Powell

In this episode, Angela Powell of Mad Charlie Inc. discusses supporting neurodivergent children’s parents, helping them transition from crisis to empowered advocacy through essential resources.
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PEMF therapy session targeting anxiety and OCD symptoms in children

PEMF for Anxiety and OCD | Nervous System Strategies | E235

Struggling with constant worry or intrusive thoughts? In this episode, I break down how PEMF therapy for anxiety and OCD helps calm the nervous system. As a leader in Regulation First Parenting™, I guide families through emotional dysregulation with science-backed tools.
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Teen managing test anxiety with effective coping strategies for academic success

Managing Test Anxiety in Children and Teens | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E233

Struggling with a child who freezes, panics, or shuts down during exams? In this episode on managing test anxiety, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how emotional dysregulation in children fuels test-day overwhelm and how Regulation First Parenting™ helps kids stay calm and focused.
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Parent supporting anxious child to thrive in school with proven anxiety management tips

232: Helping Worried and Anxious Children Thrive in School: Proven Strategies for Parents

This episode offers practical strategies for supporting anxious children, focusing on emotional well-being, resilience, and academic growth. Learn how to foster confidence and address school-related anxiety.
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Classroom strategies for managing ADHD and supporting neurodivergent students

5 Best Strategies for Managing ADHD in the Classroom | Regulation First Parenting™ | E231

Learn how to manage adhd in the classroom with brain-based strategies that reduce dysregulation, support focus, and help neurodivergent kids finally thrive at school. Learn how to manage ADHD in the classroom using Regulation First Parenting™ to reduce emotional dysregulation and boost learning.
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Neurodivergent student advocating for success and accommodations in school

How to Advocate for Neurodivergent Students | Regulation First Parenting™ | E230

Raising neurodivergent students can feel overwhelming, especially when school struggles lead to meltdowns and stress at home. Dr. Roseann shares practical, hopeful strategies to advocate for your child so they can shine both academically and emotionally and help them regulate.
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Signs indicating a child’s IEP or 504 plan needs revision for better support

228: Signs Your Child's IEP or 504 Plan Needs Revision with Catherine Whitcher

Join Catherine Whitcher as she shares expert insights on evaluating and revising IEPs and 504 Plans to ensure they meet evolving student needs.
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Parent addressing bullying issues affecting child’s mental health at school

229: What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied at School

This episode explores the impact of bullying on children, the different types, and practical strategies for parents and educators to provide effective support and intervention.
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CALMS protocol for handling meltdowns in teens and children with anxiety or ADHD

How to Handle a Meltdown in Teens and Kids | Regulation First Parenting™ | E227

How to handle a meltdown without yelling or giving in starts with calming the brain, yours first, then your child’s. In this episode, I’ll share parenting protocol so you can co-regulate, look for root causes, and reinforce coping skills that actually stick.
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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 this podcast only for kids with ADHD or anxiety?
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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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