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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:

Tampering down Angry Kid's Moodiness | Co-Regulation | E147

In this episode, we tackle the challenge of supporting angry kids amid the high stress levels that both children and adults face.
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145: Anxiety in Kids: Helping my Kid be Less Fearful and Worried

Uncover the subtle signs of child anxiety and gain valuable insights on nurturing emotional well-being in kids.
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Breaking the Negativity Cycle | Nervous System Strategies | E142

Understanding why some people are so negative can help parents break generational cycles and support kids who get stuck in negative thinking. Discover practical tools to calm the brain and shift your child’s mindset.
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Inattentive ADHD in Children | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E138

Discover the real signs of inattentive ADHD. Understand your child’s struggles and get doable steps to support focus and calm. Listen and share this episode now for evidence-based Regulation First Parenting™ strategies.
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Academic Success Strategies to help a Neurodivergent Child | Nervous System Strategies | E141

Explore innovative strategies to support neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and more, in their educational journey.
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Top 10 IEP Mistakes with Pete Wright, Esq. | Nervous System Strategies | E137

Confused by the IEP in your kid’s school? These are the top 10 IEP mistakes parents often make. This episode breaks down what every overwhelmed parent needs to know about advocating for a dysregulated child with special education legend Pete Wright of Wrightslaw, unraveling the complexities of IEPs.
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Is Neurofeedback Effective? | Nervous System Strategies | E143

In this episode, Neurofeedback FAQ: Is Neurofeedback Effective?, Dr. Roseann breaks down what neurofeedback really does for a dysregulated brain and how it helps kids calm, focus, and learn. As a leader in Regulation First Parenting, she guides parents through real science and real hope.
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Time Blindness: Brain based struggle in ADHD Kids | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E139

Stop fighting about lateness, time blindness is real. Listen as Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how ADHD, time blindness and emotional dysregulation in children hijack your child’s day and discover simple brain-based tools that actually help.
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Pediatrician's Guide to Magnesium and Eczema with Dr. Ana-Marie Temple | Nervous System Strategies | E136

Struggling with flare-ups that won’t heal? In this episode, I unpack the powerful connection between magnesium and eczema—why symptoms aren’t just skin-deep and how calming the brain supports real healing. I’ll guide you using my Regulation First Parenting™ approach to emotional dysregulation.
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Gifted and ADHD with Karen | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E132

Gifted and ADHD kids can be bright, intense, and easily dysregulated. In this episode, I explain why—and what helps. Listen in and learn how Regulation First Parenting™ supports 2e kids.
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Identifying mood disorders versus typical behavior patterns in children and teens

133: Child Mood Disorder vs.Typical Behavior

In this episode, we recognize and address the challenge of distinguishing between typical childhood behavior and signs of a potential mood disorder in a child as we ensure the well-being of both the child and the parents.
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Strategies to Address Disrespectful Behavior in Kids | Nervous System Strategies | E135

Disrespectful behavior strategies work best when they start with regulation. Help your child’s nervous system settle, ease irritability, and restore connection using practical steps grounded in Regulation First Parenting™.
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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?
Is this podcast right for my child’s behavior?
Where should I start if I’m new to dysregulation?
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?
What topics do you cover?
How is this different from other parenting podcasts?

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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