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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:

Frequently asked questions about neurofeedback for children’s brain health

14: Neurofeedback FAQ

There are several questions all about neurofeedback coming in from families, providers, friends, and other people. This is a good thing because people want to know more about this innovative tool that has been such a game changer in mental health.
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Science-Backed overview for children’s mental health and behavioral improvement

Episode 8: Our Science-Backed Approach to Calm the Brain and Change Behavior

Parents want real answers, and our science-backed approach shows how calming the brain changes behavior. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares the Regulation First Parenting method.
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Personal story on how neurofeedback transformed mental health and ADHD symptoms

Discover How Neurofeedback Can Change Your Life | Nervous System Regulation | E11

How neurofeedback changed my life and how it can support your child too. If your child struggles with anxiety, big emotions, or constant stress, this episode explains how calming the brain leads to real change. Dr. Maria shares her personal transformation, while Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down how emotional dysregulation shapes behavior.
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Explanation of neurofeedback’s impact on brain function and anxiety relief

Discover How Neurofeedback Changes the Brain for Better Focus & Calm | Nervous System Regulation | E10

How Neurofeedback Changes the Brain explains why stressed, struggling kids can’t learn, listen, or behave well until their nervous system is calm. When a child is dysregulated, their brain is in survival mode, not learning mode. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down how calming the brain first leads to real, lasting change.
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Conditions effectively treated by neurofeedback including OCD, ADHD, and anxiety

Episode 9: What Conditions Neurofeedback is Good For

Neurofeedback can calm an overstimulated or understimulated brain so kids can think, learn, and behave better. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains what neurofeedback is good for, how your child can get help and how Regulation First Parenting supports emotional balance.
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Introduction to neurofeedback therapy and its benefits for children’s mental health

Discover How Neurofeedback Can Transform Behavior and Focus | Nervous System Regulation | E5

Curious about what neurofeedback does for dysregulated kids? Learn what is neurofeedback and how calming the brain shifts behavior—with insight from Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, leader in Regulation First Parenting™ and child dysregulation.
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Advice for parents on responding to teachers suggesting medication for kids

Episode 7: What to Say to a Teacher When They Tell You to Medicate Your Kid

Having someone to discuss about treating a child’s mental health and that there are other solutions besides medication is important in our mission to change people’s mindsets especially on taking medications.
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Understanding QEEG brain mapping for diagnosing ADHD and anxiety in children

Learn The Truth Behind Your Child's Behavior with a QEEG Brain Map | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E6

Discover what a QEEG Brain Map reveals about your child’s mood, behavior, and focus—and how neurofeedback uses this data to calm a dysregulated brain. Guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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Encouragement and hope for parents of struggling children with mental health issues

Losing Belief and Hope for Your Struggling Child? Reignite Their Potential | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E4

We have to trust the process but we also have to trust ourselves and our children. You must have belief and hope that your child can get better.
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Natural therapies supporting attention, stress management, and behavioral health

Explore Natural Therapies for Attention, Stress and Behavior | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E3

The remedies available are not just clinical therapies and medication; there are more alternatives for us out there. Let’s not limit ourselves to clinical options as healing may also be done naturally. And that’s what I’m here to shed light on.
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Solutions for kids with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, and PANS/PANDAS

Is Your Child Struggling? Unlock Proven Solutions for Struggling Kids with ADHD, Autism, & More | Nervous System Regulation | E2

So many parents come to me overwhelmed and afraid, wondering why their child is struggling—and the answer is simpler than you think. When we use natural solutions for ADHD that calm the nervous system, everything begins to change.
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Discussion on the current crisis in children’s mental health and early intervention needs

Episode 1: Why Kid’s Mental Health is In Crisis

Children’s mental health is more important than ever! One in two kids in the United States have a physical or a mental health problem they are dealing with. Can you believe that 50% of school age children today are dealing with a physical or mental health issue? That’s staggering!
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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?
Is this podcast right for my child’s behavior?
Where should I start if I’m new to dysregulation?
Is it normal for kids to be dysregulated sometimes?
How do I know if my child is dysregulated?
Is this podcast only for kids with ADHD or anxiety?
Will I get strategies I can use right away?
What topics do you cover?
How is this different from other parenting podcasts?

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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