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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:

Defining pathological demand avoidance and its impact on children’s mental health and behavior

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | 183

Decode pathological demand avoidance (PDA) so you can understand why your child resists even simple demands and learn what actually helps. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how Regulation First Parenting™ supports emotional dysregulation in children.
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How autism affects attention in children with AuDHD, combining ADHD and autism traits

AuDHD: How Autism Affects Attention | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | 182

Understand how autism affects attention so you can spot the real reason behind zoning out or missed cues and learn brain-based tools from Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge and Regulation First Parenting™ to support emotional dysregulation in children. Listen now.
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How Neuroinflammation Affects Mental Health | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E177

Neuroinflammation can quietly fuel anxiety, behavior changes, and cognitive struggles. In this episode, I break down what’s really going on in the brain—and how my Regulation First Parenting™ approach supports kids facing emotional dysregulation.
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OCD in School | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E174

OCD in school can quietly derail learning, focus, and confidence. In this episode, I break down how intrusive thoughts impact academics and what truly helps by applying the Regulation First Parenting™ approach to support kids through emotional dysregulation.
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Anti-Inflammatory diets for Kids Behavior | Nervous System Strategies | E176

Discover how anti-inflammatory diets for kids can ease irritability, strengthen focus, and make regulation more attainable, even for picky eaters. These shifts don’t have to be extreme to make a real difference. Listen to the episode to hear how small food choices support a calmer brain.
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Treating PANS/PANDAS - a Comprehensive Approach with Dr. Scott Antoine | Nervous System Strategies | E175

Struggling to understand sudden OCD, anxiety, or behavioral changes? In this episode, I explore treating PANS/PANDAS with expert Dr. Scott Antoine, sharing evidence-based strategies to help kids heal. I guide parents using my Regulation First Parenting™ approach to calm dysregulated brains.
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Magnesium and PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Darin Ingels | Nervous System Strategies | E166

Magnesium and PANS PANDAS are deeply connected, and in this episode with Dr. Darin Ingels, I break down how magnesium supports brain healing and calms neuroinflammation. As always, I guide parents through Regulation First Parenting™ to help dysregulated kids find real relief.
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Do You Feel Like You Have You Tried Everything to Help Your Child? | Nervous System Strategies | E167

Parents often feel lost when searching for real support for neurodivergent kids. This episode explores why progress takes time, why trusting your gut matters, and how Regulation First Parenting™ empowers families. Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge guides you with clarity and hope.
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Treatment for OCD Intrusive Thoughts | Nervous System Strategies | E173

Finding the right treatment for OCD intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming for parents. In this episode, I share how to calm the OCD brain and break fear cycles—drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and supporting emotionally dysregulated kids.
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172: Belief vs. Skepticism: Navigating Doubts About Behavioral and Mental Health Solutions

Join us as we unravel the complexities of mental health solutions, dispelling misconceptions and offering guidance for informed decisions. Let's empower well-being together!
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171: Can You do Neurofeedback at Home?

Can you do neurofeedback at home? Explore how parents can use safe, science-backed tools to support a dysregulated child’s brain. Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge shares how home neurofeedback builds real self regulation and lasting change using her expert Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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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.

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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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