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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:

Reasons why OCD can be treatment resistant and approaches to improve outcomes

Why OCD Treatment Resistant Cases Need a New Approach | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E38

Treatment resistant OCD can leave parents feeling helpless, but understanding why it happens is the first step toward real healing. I break down the roots of treatment resistance and how we calm the brain first through Regulation First Parenting™.
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PEMF therapy benefits for ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children and adults

Discover How PEMF Improves Anxiety, OCD, and ADHD | Nervous System Regulation | E34

PEMF for ADHD, Anxiety & Depression offers a natural way to calm the brain without relying on meds first. In this episode, I break down how PEMF supports focus, mood, and regulation—guided by my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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Differentiating between OCD and anxiety symptoms in children for accurate diagnosis

Is it OCD or Anxiety? | Nervous System Regulation | E37

Is it OCD or Anxiety? In this episode, I break down the real differences so you can finally understand what’s driving your child’s struggles. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I help you calm the dysregulated brain and find a clear path forward.
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Family’s journey confronting OCD with expert Kris Rice’s guidance and support

How Kris Rice's Family Learned to Talk Back to OCD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E32

Watching your child battle intrusive fears is heartbreaking, but talking back to OCD can change everything. In this episode, I share how one family reclaimed hope—and how Regulation First Parenting™ helps kids break free from dysregulation.
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Encouraging kids to embrace and celebrate their neurodiversity with positive parenting

33: How to Get Your Kids to Celebrate Their Neurodiversity

1 in 2 kids in America has a physical or mental health problem. Although we should be worried about the effects of the diagnosis, there's nothing to be ashamed of when your kid is different.
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Podcast episode on teaching executive functioning skills for children with ADHD and anxiety

Learn How to Effectively Teach Executive Functioning Skills at Home | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E28

Learn how to teach executive functioning skills so your child can plan, follow through, and feel confident—without shame or constant reminders. Get proven strategies grounded in Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method.
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Strategies for handling family misunderstandings about a child's mental health diagnosis

31: How to Deal with Family Members Who Don't Understand Your Child's Diagnosis

Helping your child understand their diagnosis is already a challenging task to do as it is. So, let's not make it any harder for you, your children, or your family by tolerating the acts and opinions of family members who don't understand your child's diagnosis.
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Tips for talking to children about their ADHD, anxiety, or OCD diagnosis

30: How to Talk to Kids About Their Diagnosis

For parents, it's already hard enough to discover that their kid is diagnosed with a particular mental health disorder, and it's even harder for them to find the right time and manner to talk to their kids about their diagnosis.
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How neurofeedback improves executive functioning and attention in kids

Discover How Neurofeedback Boosts Executive Functioning and focus | Nervous System Regulation | E29

Struggling with follow-through, focus, or constant battles over simple tasks? This episode breaks down how neurofeedback for executive functioning helps kids think clearly, stay calm, and get things done. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares her Regulation First Parenting expertise to guide you forward.
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Exploring advanced executive functioning skills for children’s mental health

Advanced Executive Functioning for Academic Success | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E27

Explore advanced executive functioning skills to understand why your bright child struggles with planning, time, and follow-through—and learn how to help, using Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ strategy for dysregulated learners.
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Foundational executive functioning skills essential for ADHD and anxiety management

Struggling with Your Child's Focus? Unlock Foundational Executive Functioning Skills for Success | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E26

Discover the basic executive functioning skills your child needs to regulate, begin tasks, and follow through with less pushback. Get the essentials through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach to helping dysregulated learners thrive.
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Comparing executive functioning challenges versus ADHD symptoms in children

Is it ADHD or Executive Functioning: Understanding the Key Differences | Nervous System Regulation | E24

Struggling to understand executive functioning disorder vs adhd? In this episode, Dr. Roseann, an expert in children's dysregulation, breaks down the real differences so you can stop guessing and start getting your child the right brain-based support. Listen and share this episode now.
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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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