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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:

Developing problem-solving skills to enhance flexibility in children with neurodiverse needs

Effective Ways to Cultivate Flexibility & Boost Problem Solving Skills | Nervous System Strategies | E97

When kids are shielded from every difficulty or even failure, they miss out on opportunities to learn and grow. Today’s episode, we will focus on problem solving skills which is the first in our three-part series on cultivating flexibility in kids.
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Dyslexic advantage journey from diagnosis to distinction in learning and brain function

Kat's Success Story: how to deal with dyslexia | Nervous System Strategies | E96

Stop panicking and start building a plan: how to deal with dyslexia begins with the right evaluation, the right instruction, and the belief that your child can thrive. Listen now and let hope back in.
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Goal-setting coping skills as key solutions for children with anxiety and ADHD

Coping Skills for Emotional Growth | Nervous System Strategies | E95

We’ll be talking about goal setting which is an important aspect of progress. This is in line with our mission to develop resiliency, grit and lifelong mental wellness.
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Fostering stress tolerance through coping skills to support children's mental health

94: Key Solution: Coping Skills - Fostering Stress Tolerance

Today’s episode, which is a continuation of our series on coping skills, is going to give you tools and resources to help your kids be more resilient.
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Discussing bubble wrap parenting and its impact on children's independence and brain growth

92: Bubble Wrap Parenting.

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about how to reverse bubble wrap parenting and help your kids develop resilience so that they can be stress slayers not just today but also in the future.
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Summer structure tips for children with ADHD and learning disabilities to improve routine and focus

Summer Structure for Kids with ADHD and LD | Nervous System Strategies | E91

Create calm and confidence with summer structure for kids with adhd so your child doesn’t unravel when school ends. Learn simple routines that reduce meltdowns, protect learning, and bring peace back to your home, starting today.
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QEEG brain maps illustrating ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism brain activity patterns

90: QEEG Brain Maps for ADHD, Learning Issues and Autism.

Stop guessing what’s happening in your child’s brain. In this episode, I dive into how QEEG brain mapping for ADHD reveals the root causes of behavior and focus issues. Don’t miss it — it could change your child’s path. As a leader in Regulation First Parenting™, I’m here to provide clarity and hope
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Exploring hyperfocusing as a common ADHD trait affecting attention and productivity

Hyperfocusing and ADHD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E89

Understanding hyperfocus and ADHD can feel like solving a daily mystery, one moment your child is locked in for hours, and the next they’re melting down over a simple request. Press play and let me unpack why this happens and how you can finally bring more calm into your home.
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Therapist Michele Bernal discusses overcoming childhood OCD with effective parenting strategies

Therapists Share Strategies for Overcoming OCD with Michele Bernal | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E88

Overcoming OCD starts with understanding the fear driving your child’s thoughts. In this episode, I break down how parents can stop accommodating OCD and calm the brain first, drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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Personal journey and insights on PANS diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment challenges

My Story About Pans Pandas | Regulation First Parenting™ | E8

My story starts with my son, Max, getting bitten by a tick at 22 months and we didn’t know it at the time. This happened back in the winter of 2000s and up until the present, we don’t know enough about ticks but the good thing is that I had already been working with families regarding this.
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Explanation of PANS/PANDAS, its symptoms, and impact on children's mental health

What is PANS/PANDAS? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E83

What is PANS/PANDAS? Sudden behavior changes in your child may signal PANS or PANDAS, not misbehavior. I’ll guide you through understanding these conditions and how Regulation First Parenting™ helps calm emotional dysregulation and support your child’s healing.
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Five-pronged treatment approach for managing PANS/PANDAS symptoms in children

A 5-Pronged Approach to PANS/PANDAS Treatment | Nervous System Strategies | E87

Struggling to find answers for your child? Dr. Roseann will walk you through a 5-pronged approach to treatment for PANS/PANDAS, combining infection care, nervous system regulation, detox, immune support, and behavioral strategies rooted on Regulation First™ Parenting to support real healing.
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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

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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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