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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:

Practical strategies to improve impulse control in children with ADHD and related disorders

Most Effective Strategies for Impulse Control in Kids | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E74

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the strategies for impulse control and how we can help our kids put those brakes on.
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Podcast episode on understanding Failure to Launch and its impact on children's mental health and development

69: What is Failure to Launch?

We have an epidemic of young adults who either failed to launch or never launched at all but we shouldn’t lose hope because there are things we can do.
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Exploring causes of over-reactivity in kids and strategies for managing emotional responses effectively

Why is my Kid so Over-Reactive? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E71

Often, parents are left wondering what’s wrong with their kid when they have been crying too much or when they are being over-reactive.
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Tips to reduce OCD behaviors in children by avoiding reinforcement of compulsive habits and thoughts

How to Stop Feeding the OCD Monster | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E65

When the OCD monster takes over your child’s thoughts and behaviors, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I share how to break the cycle and calm the brain—drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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How co-regulation and sharing calmness support emotional regulation in dysregulated children

Master Sharing Calm with Co-Regulation | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E70

When things get a little too overwhelming for us because of our dysregulated kids, we often think we’re helpless but in reality, we can do something about it. There are things we can do to change that not just for them but even for their future generation as we break that cycle.
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Brain-based parenting hacks to promote calmness and improve child behavior and emotional control

Master Calm Brain Parenting Hacks for Peaceful Kids | Co-Regulation Parenting | E68

Struggling with daily meltdowns and big emotions? In this episode, I share practical brain calming techniques for parents to help your child regulate, focus, and feel safe, grounded in my Regulation First Parenting™ approach for supporting emotional dysregulation in kids.
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Differentiating ODD, PANS, and other conditions affecting children's behavior and mental health

Is it ODD, PANS, or Something Else? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E64

When your child’s behavior suddenly shifts, it’s natural to wonder, is it ODD or PANS PANDAS—or something else entirely? Let’s break down what dysregulation really means and how, through my Regulation First Parenting™ approach, I help families find clarity and calm.
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Strategies for parents to manage mood swings and emotional challenges in moody children

67: Managing Moody Kids

Managing moody kids is never easy and even more challenging when clinical issues are involved. It's like we're walking on eggshells whenever we interact with our kids when they're moody.
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Brain training techniques to improve reading skills and support dyslexia in children with expert Nancy McDermott

66: Improving Reading Skills: Brain Training for Dyslexia with Nancy McDermott

Dyslexia greatly affects children’s academic development as they struggle with phonological processing, comprehension, and even spelling words.
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Insights into brain function and development to better understand children's behavior and mental health

60: What's Going on in My Kid's Brain?

It’s important to use neuroscience to guide us in helping our kids because without it, we’re going to continue to have mental health crises.
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Essential supplements that support brain health and cognitive function in children

The Most Important Brain Supplement for Kids | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E59

we’re always searching for the right brain supplement for kids to support focus, mood, and learning. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares that one nutrient that truly calms the brain. Learn about Regulation First Parenting™, helping families through emotional dysregulation.
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Guidance on managing mental health crises in children with practical parenting and therapeutic tips

63: How Do I Manage a Mental Health Crisis in My Child

While mental health issues have long existed, the increasing number of children experiencing mental health crises is alarming.
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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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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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