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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:

Comparing OCD and anxiety symptoms to help parents identify and support affected children

OCD vs Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation | E62

If you’re wondering whether your child’s intense worries are simply anxiety or if something deeper like obsessive-compulsive patterns might be at work, this is for you. This episode will bring clarity and hope to the challenging question: “OCD vs Anxiety.”
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Using neurofeedback and PEMF therapies for concussion recovery and brain healing in children

Neurofeedback and PEMF for Concussion Recovery with Ellyn Hartmayer | Nervous System Regulation | E61

Sometimes, the effects of head injuries or concussion don't appear instantly. In fact, there are cases wherein patients see it years later when it has already affected their attention, executive functioning, or mood.
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Effects of Lyme disease on brain function and mental health in children and adolescents

Is Lyme Disease Impacting Your Child's Brain? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E57

Lyme disease can quietly disrupt your child’s brain, causing mood, memory, and focus challenges. In this episode, I explain how Lyme disease brain affects behavior and learning—and share strategies rooted in Regulation First Parenting™ to support emotional dysregulation and calm the nervous system.
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Understanding if challenging behaviors in kids are intentional or symptoms of underlying issues

58: Is My Kid Doing This on Purpose?

As we continue to dive deep into the journey of changing how people view and treat children's mental health, we'll shed light on your kid's behavior and answer one of the frequent concerns of many parents regarding their kid's behavior and whether or not their kid is doing this on purpose.
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Expert IEP and 504 plan advice from special education attorneys for supporting children’s learning needs

Essential iep and 504 tips for parents from Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E55

If school meetings leave you stressed, confused, or second-guessing yourself, understanding the difference between a 504 and an IEP will help you. In this episode, special education attorneys Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie unpack exactly how parents can get the right school support.
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Preparing effectively for school meetings to advocate for your child's educational and mental health needs

Preparing for a School Meeting | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E52

Preparing for a school meeting can feel overwhelming when your child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally. This episode shows parents how to prepare for a school meeting with clarity and confidence, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leader in Regulation First Parenting™ and childhood dysre
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Strategies to address school anxiety and refusal to improve attendance and emotional well-being

Effective School Refusal Strategies to Overcome School Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation | E56

School anxiety and refusal has been dramatically increasing and this phenomenon has been worrying many parents as their kids are at risk of performing poorly in academics, dropping out, and even being socially isolated.
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Interpreting children's educational and psychological testing results for better support planning

Decoding What Your Kids Testing Really Means | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E53

Confused by your child’s testing results? This episode breaks down understanding psychoeducational evaluation so you can decode the data, identify real needs, and finally get your child the support and accommodations they deserve.
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Key differences and tips for navigating IEP and 504 plans to support children’s special education needs

Confused by IEP vs 504? Get the Right Support for Your Child's Needs | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E54

Unsure whether your child needs an IEP vs 504? This episode explains both in clear, parent-ready terms so you can advocate with confidence, supported by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method for helping dysregulated learners succeed.
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Child practicing EFT tapping to reduce anxiety with calming techniques for children’s mental health

Discover EFT Tapping for Children's Anxiety | Nervous System Regulation | E51

EFT tapping for children’s anxiety is an evidence-based technique that helps calm the brain and ease stress. It’s been shown to support kids struggling with anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress, making it a powerful tool for emotional regulation.
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Child reluctant to attend school illustrating school refusal and coping strategies for parents

What is School Refusal and How to Deal With It? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E48

What is school refusal and why is it becoming so common? In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down the real reasons kids refuse school and how Regulation First Parenting™ helps calm the brain, reduce fear, and support emotionally dysregulated children.
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Anxious child at school highlighting school anxiety and mental health support for kids

Is Your Child's School Anxiety Stealing Their Joy? | Nervous System Regulation | E47

Today, we'll dive more into the reasons behind our child's school anxiety and refusal and learn more about why your child is so anxious about going to school the next day.
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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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