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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:

Brain causes behind explosive behavior and anger outbursts in children explained

322: Inside the Brain: What's Really Causing Explosive Behavior and Anger Outbursts in Kids

Anger outbursts can make even simple moments feel explosive. These aren’t “bad behaviors”—they’re signs of emotional dysregulation in children. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting™ calms the brain and transforms volatile moments into connection.
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Insights on dysregulated kids after multiple police calls and missed behavioral signs

321: 50 Police Calls Later: What Everyone Missed About These Dysregulated Kids

When stories about dysregulated kids make headlines, it triggers every parent’s fear. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains what we miss when kids escalate and why her Regulation First Parenting™ is key to understanding emotional dysregulation in children.
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Role of the vagus nerve in influencing children's behavior and emotional regulation

320: What the Vagus Nerve Has to Do With Your Child’s Behavior

Learn why sudden meltdowns happen, how the vagus nerve drives emotional regulation, and what parents can do to help children stay grounded and connected.
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How to respond when your child says “I hate you, Mom” during emotional outbursts

319: “I Hate You, Mom!”—What to Say When It Hurts Most

“I hate you, Mom!” isn’t the full story. Discover what’s really behind those words and how to respond with empathy, connection, and emotional wisdom.
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Top thought-calming strategy every parent needs for managing an anxious child's mind

318: The #1 Thought-Calming Strategy Every Parent of an Anxious Child Must Know

Discover why constant reassurance backfires—and how shifting from rescue to coaching empowers your anxious or OCD child to build resilience, calm their mind, and thrive.
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Techniques to stop emotional dysregulation and anxiety spirals in children

314: Stop the Spiral! How to Help Kids With Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety

Emotional dysregulation and anxiety can turn tiny moments into big explosions. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting™ helps calm emotional dysregulation in children so families can finally break the meltdown spiral.
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The three worst supplements that can worsen ADHD symptoms in children

317: The 3 WORST Supplements for ADHD (That Make Symptoms Worse)

Not all ADHD supplements help. Discover the top three vitamins that may harm sensitive kids and gain clarity on supporting focus, mood, and regulation safely.
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Recognizing mood disorders behind explosive behavior beyond ADHD in kids

316: Beyond ADHD: Why Your Child’s Explosive Behavior Might Be a Mood Disorder

If you’re walking on eggshells, it may be time to pause and look at patterns. Learn how ADHD vs mood disorder shows up in kids—and why calming the brain first matters—through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method.
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Differentiating dysregulated versus defiant behavior through brain-behavior connections

315: Dysregulated or Defiant? Understanding the Brain-Behavior Connection

Is it defiance or something deeper? Learn the brain-behavior connection and how shifting your perspective can improve your child’s regulation, growth, and daily behavior.
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Signs, causes, and ways to help children regulate emotional dysregulation effectively

313: Emotional Dysregulation: Signs, Causes, and How to Help Your Child Regulate Emotions

Uncover the real reasons behind meltdowns and outbursts, and explore simple, effective strategies to help your child regulate emotions and break the cycle of overwhelm.
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Medical mysteries linking dysregulation, OCD, and anxiety in children uncovered

310: The Medical Mystery Behind Your Child’s Dysregulation, OCD, and Anxiety

Discover what emotional dysregulation really is, why it’s often misunderstood, and how to support your child’s overwhelmed nervous system with compassion and effective, calming tools.
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Supporting children with OCD to thrive academically and socially at school

308: OCD at School: Helping Your Child Thrive in the Classroom

OCD in the classroom can overwhelm even the brightest kids. In this episode, I share how to calm the brain, reduce school stress, and help your child thrive—drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and supporting emotionally dysregulated children.
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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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