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Calming the Dysregulated Child

Why dysregulated children struggle with executive function and how to help them improve

353: Why Dysregulated Kids Can’t Use Their Executive Function (and What to Do About It)

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Techniques to calm your child without words using neurofeedback and natural therapies

351: How to Calm Your Child Without Saying a Word

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How rewards and consequences may harm children with behavioral and emotional challenges

349: Are Rewards and Consequences Hurting Your Child Instead of Helping?

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Stressed parent learning Regulation First Parenting™ techniques for managing child anxiety and behavior

344: Regulation First Parenting: The Secret Every Stressed Parent Needs to Hear

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Calm parenting techniques for managing oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in children effectively

305: How to Stay Calm When Your Child Pushes Your Buttons (Oppositional ODD Parenting Tips)

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Unexpected behavioral reasons behind children’s swearing and emotional expression

207: Behavior Decoded: The Unexpected Reason Behind Your Child's Swearing

Understand and empathize with children's swearing behavior to guide them towards appropriate language use, fostering open communication and respecting their developmental language exploration.
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Exploring irritability in teens and children and effective behavior management tips

210: Behavior Decoded: Unraveling The Irritable Behavior of Teens and Children

Discover how to understand and address children's irritability, empowering effective parenting and fostering emotional growth and well-being for both parents and children.
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Understanding and addressing lying behavior in teens and children

209: Behavior Decoded: Unveiling Teen and Child Lying

Explore how to foster honesty, self-confidence, and open communication in children by creating a supportive environment that encourages truthfulness and understanding underlying issues.
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Parenting strategies for managing anxious teens with ADHD using calm brain tools and emotional support

198: Parenting Anxious Teens: Calm Brain Tools with Nancy McDermott, LCSW - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Parenting an anxious teen can feel like walking on eggshells, but you’re not alone. Get essential parenting tips for anxious teens and calm-brain strategies inspired by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method to help your child feel safe and supported.
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Understanding triggers behind angry teen behavior to improve child mental health and family dynamics

208: Behavior Decoded: The Eye-Opening Reasons Behind Your Angry Kid's Behavior

Explore the reasons behind children's anger and learn effective strategies to manage it, improving family dynamics and reducing frustration from unrealistic expectations.
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Top supplements for anxiety and stress relief promoting calm and balanced mental health in children

204: Best Supplements for Anxiety and Stress Management: Finding Calm Amidst Chaos

Explore how supplements can aid in stress and anxiety management, offering natural solutions for achieving tranquility amidst life's challenges in this episode.
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Child psychologist explains hidden messages in challenging child behavior for better parenting insights

206: Behavior Decoded: The Secret Message Behind Your Child's Behavior (Child Psychologist Explains) - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Podcast

Join our 'Behavior Decoded' series to understand and manage your child's behavior, supporting their emotional and developmental needs effectively and reducing parental frustration.
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Effective executive functioning strategies to boost grades and reduce stress in children with ADHD

205: #1 Way to teach executive functioning skills for better grades and a calmer mind

Discover the #1 way to teach executive functioning skills so your child can plan ahead, stay organized, and follow through calmly—without nagging or meltdowns. Guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s proven Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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Nurturing emotional intelligence in kids for lifelong mental health and social success

202: Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Kids For Lifelong Success - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Explore the importance of nurturing emotional intelligence in children, fostering self-confidence, self-love, and holistic success beyond academic achievements in today's fast-paced, stress-ridden society.
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PEMF therapy benefits for attention, anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, and mood regulation in children

203: Benefits of PEMF Therapy for Attention, Anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS and Mood

Discover the benefits of PEMF therapy for attention, anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, and mood. I’ll show how this non-invasive, drug-free approach helps regulate your child’s nervous system and support lasting calm—guided by my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™.
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Supporting gifted children’s unique potential through understanding and tailored mental health care

201: Gifted Children: Understanding and Nurturing Their Potential - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Explore how to understand and nurture the potential of gifted children, providing appropriate support and opportunities for their remarkable abilities and unique talents.
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Practical anxiety management tips for parents to help children overcome stress and worry

200: Overcoming Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Overcoming anxiety in kids starts with calming the brain—not pushing through fear. Discover why anxiety is rising, what’s driving your child’s stress, and the simple, science-backed steps that help them cope with confidence.
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Dysregulated Kids Podcast: Emotional Dysregulation, ADHD, Anxiety, and Nervous System Solutions for Kids


Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, is the host of the top 1% global parenting podcast Dysregulated Kids and author of The Dysregulated Kid. She helps parents understand emotional dysregulation in children and the connection to ADHD, anxiety, and child behavior problems—all through a nervous system lens.

If you feel like nothing is working and your child has constant meltdowns, big emotional reactions, or seems like a dysregulated child who just can’t control their behavior, this podcast will help you understand why. Dr. Roseann breaks down how behavior is connected to the stress response in children, so you can stop reacting to symptoms and start supporting real regulation.

With over 30 years of clinical experience and insights from more than 10,000 brain maps, she teaches how to support nervous system regulation in children, use co-regulation techniques, and build self-regulation skills for children in real-life, everyday moments.

Whether you’re parenting a dysregulated child, navigating anxiety, or wondering how to calm a dysregulated child without yelling, each episode gives you clear, science-backed strategies that help your child feel better—so behavior, focus, and connection can finally improve.

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