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Calm parenting techniques for managing oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in children effectively

305: How to Stay Calm When Your Child Pushes Your Buttons (Oppositional ODD Parenting Tips)

When oppositional behaviors push every button you have, staying calm can feel impossible. These ODD parenting tips help you move from reactivity to regulation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation in children, shows you how.
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Essential nutrient supporting children's focus and mood for improved ADHD and anxiety management

306: The #1 Nutrient Your Child is Missing for Focus and Mood

Magnesium for focus can be a game-changer when your child is moody, wired, or wiped out. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge uses Regulation First Parenting™ to tackle emotional dysregulation in children by supporting the brain with key nutrients like magnesium.
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Understanding nervous system dysregulation as the root of challenging behavior in children

303: Why We Need to Rethink ‘Bad Behavior’ as Nervous System Dysregulation

Seeing your child’s behavior through nervous system dysregulation changes everything. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ transforms emotional dysregulation in children by calming the brain first.
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Exploring gut-brain connection impact on ADHD, autism, and anxiety in children with expert Dr. Aaron Hartman

300: The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbiome Health Affects ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety in Kids with Dr. Aaron Hartman

The gut-brain connection plays a powerful role in emotional dysregulation in children, and parents deserve clear answers. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down how gut health influences focus, mood, and behavior through her science-backed Regulation First Parenting™ lens.
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Simple, effective strategies to increase self-control in children with ADHD and anxiety

298: How to Increase Self-Control in Children – Simple Strategies That Work

Struggling with self control in children? In this episode, I share simple, brain-based strategies to help your child pause, think, and make better choices—grounded in my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and supporting emotionally dysregulated kids.
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Teaching kids emotional regulation skills to express feelings and improve mental health

299: How to Help Kids Develop Emotional Regulation Skills and Express Their Feelings

Big feelings can take over your home fast. This episode shares how developing emotional regulation skills through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach helps calm emotional dysregulation in children and create a more connected family.
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Hidden causes behind children's struggles with self-control related to ADHD and anxiety

297: Why Your Child Struggles with Self-Control – The Hidden Causes

Uncover why kids struggle with self-control and learn simple, effective strategies to help them develop patience, impulse control, and emotional resilience for everyday life.
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Best time to take magnesium supplements for children to support focus and mood balance

296: Best Time to Take Magnesium Supplement

Discover the best time to take magnesium supplement to support your child’s sleep, focus, and calm. In this episode, I share how the right type and timing make all the difference—guiding you with my Regulation First Parenting™ approach to help regulate their brain and restore balance.
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Three surprising causes of ADHD symptoms often missed by parents and caregivers

294: 3 Surprising Causes of ADHD Symptoms Most Parents Miss

Before medicating, pause and question the label. Learn the overlooked causes of ADHD symptoms and why calming the brain first leads to better choices, through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method.
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Connection between gut health, picky eating, and behavior in children with ADHD and anxiety

295: The Connection Between Gut Health, Behavior, and Picky Eating

Learn the powerful connection between gut health and your child's emotional regulation, behavior, and attention, with practical nutritional strategies for happier, healthier kids.
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Identifying and managing the main cause of anger episodes in children for better emotional control

293: The #1 Reason Your Child Has Anger Episodes – And How to Fix It

Discover why your child experiences anger outbursts, how to prevent escalation, and practical techniques to help them quickly regain emotional balance and calm.
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Five practical tips to ease stressful school mornings for children with school refusal behaviors

292: 5 Ways to Make Mornings Easier for a Child Who Hates School

Mornings with a child who hates school can feel like an emotional obstacle course. This episode shares how to make mornings easier for a child who hates school using Regulation First Parenting™ with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, helping families calm the brain and reduce daily stress.
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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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