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QEEG brain map revealing dysregulation and distraction missed by teachers and doctors

361: Inside the Dysregulated and Distracted Brain: What a QEEG Map Reveals That Teachers and Doctors Miss

Discover how QEEG brain maps uncover what is really driving dysregulation, big emotions, and mistaken ADHD diagnoses, helping families create effective support and calm.
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Early nervous system signs warning of emotional blow-ups in children with anxiety or ADHD

359: Before the Emotional Blow-Up: Hidden Clues Your Kid's Nervous System Is in Trouble

Your child's overreactions aren’t attitude—they’re signs of emotional dysregulation in tweens. Learn the hidden clues of stress overload and simple ways to help them reset, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a mental health expert in emotional dysregulation in children.
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Connection between minerals, mitochondria, and child meltdowns explained by expert Dr. Aaron Hartman

360: Minerals, Mitochondria, and Meltdowns: The Overlooked Link with Dr. Aaron Hartman

Learn how minerals like magnesium and zinc impact emotional regulation, meltdowns, and stress responses in kids, and practical steps to rebalance and restore calm.
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Three-step natural approach to fix oppositional behavior in strong-willed children

358: The Surprising Fix for Oppositional Behavior (3 Steps Parents Can Use Today)

When every request sparks “no,” it’s not defiance—it’s survival mode. Decode oppositional behavior and use brain-calming steps from the Regulation First Parenting™ method, created by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading expert in child dysregulation.
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Managing parent and child meltdowns together using brain-body mental health strategies

357: Your Child's Meltdown Triggered Your Meltdown—Now What?

When meltdowns meet meltdowns, no one wins. Discover the brain science behind shared dysregulation and simple steps to stay calm, connected, and in control together.
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Reasons behind children’s intense reactions to small triggers in anxiety and ADHD

356: Why Your Child Freaks Out Over the Smallest Things

When small things spark big emotions, your child’s stress cup is overflowing. Discover what fills it, why it matters, and how to help them regulate.
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Beyond gentle parenting: what children with mental health needs truly require for support

355: Gentle Parenting Isn’t Enough—Here’s What Kids Really Need

Gentle parenting without regulation can backfire. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how emotional dysregulation in children needs more than empathy—and how her Regulation First Parenting™ “Regulate, Connect, Correct” approach can change family dynamics.
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Understanding if unmotivated kids are lazy or dysregulated with ADHD and anxiety insights

354: Lazy or Dysregulated? What is the Truth About Unmotivated Kids

When kids refuse to do something, it’s not laziness—it’s overload. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how emotional dysregulation in children shuts down motivation and how Regulation First Parenting™ uses calm, structure, and connection to keep them motivated.
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Why dysregulated children struggle with executive function and how to help them improve

353: Why Dysregulated Kids Can’t Use Their Executive Function (and What to Do About It)

Homework meltdowns don’t mean your child is incapable—they’re a sign of dysregulation. Stress blocks executive function. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ helps children manage emotional dysregulation and get tasks done.
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Why Lyme disease tests fail and next steps when bloodwork is clear, with Dr. Bill Rawls

352: Why Lyme Tests Fail: What to Do When Bloodwork Looks Clear with Dr. Bill Rawls

False negatives happen. Discover why standard Lyme tests miss infections, what symptoms to watch for, and how to advocate for proper diagnosis and care for your child.
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Techniques to calm your child without words using neurofeedback and natural therapies

351: How to Calm Your Child Without Saying a Word

When talking makes things worse, silence can heal. Discover how body language, breathing, and calm presence help your child regulate without overwhelming their nervous system.
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Signs of effective co-regulation parenting to support child’s emotional and nervous system health

350: 3 Signs You’re Co-Regulating Right (and 2 You’re Not)

Unsure if co-regulation is working? Discover the green lights of healthy connection, how to calm your child’s brain, and strengthen emotional regulation together.
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Dysregulated Kids Podcast: Emotional Dysregulation, ADHD, Anxiety, and Nervous System Solutions for Kids


Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, is the host of the top 1% global parenting podcast Dysregulated Kids and author of The Dysregulated Kid. She helps parents understand emotional dysregulation in children and the connection to ADHD, anxiety, and child behavior problems—all through a nervous system lens.

If you feel like nothing is working and your child has constant meltdowns, big emotional reactions, or seems like a dysregulated child who just can’t control their behavior, this podcast will help you understand why. Dr. Roseann breaks down how behavior is connected to the stress response in children, so you can stop reacting to symptoms and start supporting real regulation.

With over 30 years of clinical experience and insights from more than 10,000 brain maps, she teaches how to support nervous system regulation in children, use co-regulation techniques, and build self-regulation skills for children in real-life, everyday moments.

Whether you’re parenting a dysregulated child, navigating anxiety, or wondering how to calm a dysregulated child without yelling, each episode gives you clear, science-backed strategies that help your child feel better—so behavior, focus, and connection can finally improve.

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