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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:

Behavioral interventions to support children with ADHD and improve focus

Behavioral Interventions for ADHD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E120

Transform your home with behavioral interventions for ADHD that actually work by calming the brain first. Listen in to learn how to shape behaviors, build regulation, and reconnect with your child using my proven Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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Strategies to enhance communication between parents and children or teens, part one

117: Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 1

This episode is the first part of Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen and we will be focusing on the great strategies that parents can use to foster a better and healthier parent-child relationship.
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Continued tips for improving parent-child communication and emotional connection, part two

118: Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 2

This episode is a continuation of our previous episode on Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen.
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Exploring MTHFR gene impact on mental health and natural treatment options

MTHFR and Anxiety | Nervous System Strategies | E119

When we identify these MTHFR-related risks, we allow for early intervention and preventive measures. That's why it’s necessary for us to talk about MTHFR and its impacts on mental health.
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Common reasons why parent-child communication breaks down and how to fix it

116: Why parent-child communication breaks down

Reasons as to why parent-child communication breaks down vary and each one of them is capable of significantly impacting the parent-child relationship. That is why it’s essential for us to dive deep into those reasons in today’s episode.
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Tips for back-to-school success for kids with ADHD and learning disabilities

Back to School Success for ADHD/LD Kids | Regulation First Parenting™ | E113

Prepare for back to school success for ADHD by shifting from reactive to proactive parenting so your child can finally feel confident, calm, and capable this year. Learn brain-based steps that truly change behavior, grounded in my Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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Reasons to choose expert care for children’s mental health and neurodevelopmental issues

Specialty Care vs Primary Care for Dysregulated Kids | Nervous System Strategies | E114

When nothing seems to work, the issue may not be effort—it may be specialty care vs primary care. Learn how expert, brain-based care connects behavior and regulation, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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Understanding trauma’s effects on the brain and child mental health recovery

Trauma And the Brain | Nervous System Strategies | E115

How does trauma affect a child’s brain and behavior? Learn what really happens inside the nervous system, why trauma responses can linger for years, and how to help your child regulate again with trauma-informed care.
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Debunking common autism myths to support awareness and acceptance

Autism Myths | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E110

Break free from the most damaging autism myths that keep parents stuck and kids from getting the help they deserve. Learn what autism really looks like, what actually drives behaviors, and how Regulation First Parenting™ supports your child’s brain and emotional development.
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Neurofeedback therapy helping children overcome symptoms and thrive mentally

From Struggling Kid to Zero Symptoms | Nervous System Strategies | E112

In today’s episode, we’ll be joined by Alex who is the reason why I started doing neurofeedback. We’ll dive deep into the effects of neurofeedback as Alex shares his life changing journey with us as his life took an unexpected turn toward empowerment and healing through the power of neurofeedback.
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Strategies to support young adults struggling with failure to launch challenges

Strategies for Failure to Launch Syndrome | Nervous System Strategies | E111

Recognize how strategies for failure to launch syndrome can help your stuck young adult move forward by calming the brain first. If you feel lost or afraid of what comes next, you’re not alone—keep reading to learn exactly where to start, guided by my Regulation First Parenting™ expertise.
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Using essential oils as natural therapies for children’s mental health support

Essential Oils for Mental Health | Nervous System Strategies | E107

If you’re seeking natural solutions for relaxation and improved mental health and brain function, this episode is for you. Learn more about the use of essential oils and how they contribute to reducing stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting relaxation and emotional well-being.
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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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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?

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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