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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:

Healing PANS/PANDAS and autoimmune encephalitis with expert Lauren Lee Stone discussion

Healing PANS/PANDAs and AE with Lauren Lee Stone | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E46

I know how overwhelming it feels when your child struggles with PANS or PANDAS. Discover real hope for families seeking healing from PANS PANDAS as Lauren Lee Stone shares her inspiring recovery journey, while I guide you toward practical solutions and lasting calm.
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Parent frustrated with doctor dismissing child’s mental health concerns and advocacy tips

50: How to Handle Your Doctor Gaslighting Your Concerns About Your Child

Early intervention is the key to addressing mental health issues, especially for children. However, some parents had terrible experiences seeking help from pediatricians because they were concerned about their children.
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Educational strategies helping children overcome school refusal and improve attendance

Educational Strategies to Address School Refusal | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E48

School refusal can leave parents feeling stuck, scared, and exhausted. This episode shares practical, compassionate school refusal strategies that calm the brain first and support real change, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and childhood emotiona
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Explaining mental health and behavior challenges to siblings with family support guidance

44: How to Explain Mental Health Issues and Behavior to Siblings

Parents usually have a hard time deciding whether or not they should inform their other children about the mental health issue their child is facing. Sometimes, the difficulty lies more in explaining to the others what’s going on with their other sibling.
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Loving your child while setting boundaries on challenging behaviors for healthy parenting

45: How to Love Your Child but not Accept Their Behavior

Sometimes, no matter how hard parents try keeping their frustration in check, they get overwhelmed because of their children’s behaviors which trigger their outbursts.
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Gut health’s impact on mental wellness and brain-body connection in children and adults

43: How Gut Health Impacts Your Mental Health

People should know that there's a correlation between the microbiome and neurotransmitters. Research shows that the microbiome can improve neurotransmitter functioning and overall brain health.
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Parenting behaviors that may unintentionally reinforce child’s OCD symptoms and solutions

Is Your Parenting Feeding Your Child's OCD? Break the Cycle & Find Support | Co-Regulation | E41

Parenting a child with OCD can feel overwhelming, but small shifts in how we respond can calm the brain and stop feeding those fear cycles. I break this down through my Regulation First Parenting™ approach, grounded in years of helping dysregulated kids heal.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy explained for treating childhood OCD

What is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E39

What is Exposure and Response Prevention and why is it the only therapy that truly helps kids break free from OCD? In this episode, I explain ERP in simple, practical terms—drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and children’s emotional dysregulation.
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Natural treatments for autism and ADHD with expert Jennifer Giustra-Kozek insights

Natural Treatments for Autism and ADHD with Jennifer Giustra - Kozek | Nervous System Regulation | E42

Neurofeedback puts the brain back on track. However, it works best when you do other things first, like being on a proper diet and gradually decreasing the inflammation. Neurofeedback will also help regulate the brain and reduce inflammation, but if you do it together, you will notice a more signi
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Effective treatments and therapies that reduce OCD symptoms in children and teens

Discover Effective Treatments to Stop OCD Symptoms and Bring Relief | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E40

Although Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is considered to be treatment-resistant, parents shouldn’t lose hope. Don’t let fear or worries ruin your family’s life. Treatments are available for you, effectively stopping OCD in its tracks.
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Benefits of parent support groups for families managing children’s mental health issues

35: The Benefits of Parent Groups

What parents lack is constant support and encouragement from the people around them that will immensely help them deal with their child and family’s mental health.
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Understanding OCD symptoms, causes, and treatment options for children and adolescents

What is OCD in Kids? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E36

What is OCD? In this episode, I break down the fear-driven thoughts behind OCD so parents finally understand what’s really going on. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I help you calm the dysregulated brain so your child can heal.
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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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Is it normal for kids to be dysregulated sometimes?
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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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