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Signs of Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

Big reactions aren’t always “bad behavior.”

Many dysregulated kids struggle with:

  • explosive meltdowns
  • shutdowns
  • yelling
  • defiance
  • emotional overreactions
  • and difficulty calming down once upset.

Parents often wonder:

“Why does my child overreact to everything?”

The answer is often nervous system dysregulation.

When the brain becomes overwhelmed by stress, frustration, overstimulation, or emotional overload, kids lose access to coping skills, flexibility, and emotional control

Behavior is the symptom. Dysregulation is the root.

In This Dysregulated Kids Podcast Series, You’ll Learn:

  • the signs of emotional dysregulation in kids
  • dysregulation vs tantrums
  • why some kids overreact so quickly
  • what causes emotional dysregulation meltdowns
  • how to help a child with big emotions
  • practical nervous system regulation strategies

Regulation First Parenting™

Dr. Roseann’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach helps parents calm the nervous system first so kids can build emotional regulation, stress tolerance, and coping skills more effectively.

🎧 Listen to the Dysregulated Kids series and learn what your child’s behavior is really signaling.

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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge: Revolutionizing Children’s Mental Health

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s podcast, It’s Gonna be OK!™: Science-Backed Solutions for Children’s Behavior and Mental Health, is in the top 2% globally. The podcast empowers parents with natural, science-backed solutions to improve children’s self-regulation and calm their brains. Each episode delivers expert advice and practical strategies, making it indispensable for parents of neurodivergent children or those with behavioral or mental health challenges.

Dr. Roseann, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann, LLC, created the Neurotastic™ Brain Formulas and BrainBehaviorReset® method. With her extensive experience, she provides families with hope and effective strategies to manage conditions like ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and PANS/PANDAS.

Forbes has called her “A thought leader in children’s mental health,” highlighting her revolutionary impact on mental health education and treatment. Through her podcast and innovative methods, Dr. Roseann continues to transform how we approach, treat and understand children’s mental health.
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