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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:

Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time—They’re Having a Hard Time | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E429

Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time—They’re Having a Hard Time | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E429

When you realize your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time, everything about your response begins to change. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, helps families understand emotional dysregulation so they can calm the brain first, strengthen connection, and create lasting change.
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Regulate. Connect. Correct.™: The Parenting Order That Works | Regulation First Parenting® | E428

Regulate. Connect. Correct.™: The Parenting Order That Works | Regulation First Parenting® | E428

Parents often correct behavior before calming the brain—and that's why it backfires. Discover the parenting order that works and learn how small changes in timing can reduce power struggles and build cooperation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, helps families understand emotional dysregulation so lasting change can begin.
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Why You Lose It Faster When You’re Already Overloaded | Nervous System Regulation | E427

Why You Lose It Faster When You’re Already Overloaded | Nervous System Regulation | E427

If you've ever wondered why you lose it faster when you're already overloaded, the answer may lie in your nervous system—not your parenting. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™, helps families calm emotional dysregulation so lasting change can begin.
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What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Parenting Without Perfection | Co-Regulation Parenting | E426

What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Parenting Without Perfection | Co-Regulation Parenting | E426

If you've ever felt the pressure to be the perfect parent, what my Italian mother taught me about parenting without perfection will remind you that love, connection, and repair matter far more than getting every moment right. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting™ approach helps families move beyond perfectionism to raise emotionally resilient, regulated kids.
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Why Little Triggers Lead to Big Reactions in Your Child | Nervous System Regulation | E425

Why Little Triggers Lead to Big Reactions in Your Child | Nervous System Regulation | E425

Wondering why little triggers lead to big reactions in your child? Those explosive moments often signal an overwhelmed nervous system, not defiance. Join Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™, as she shares practical, brain-based strategies to help children regulate, recover, and thrive.
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The 3-Second Pause That Stops You From Escalating | Co-Regulation Parenting | E424

The 3-Second Pause That Stops You From Escalating | Co-Regulation Parenting | E424

The 3-second pause that stops you from escalating helps parents pause, regulate, and respond instead of react. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a pediatric mental health expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation, helping parents build calm, regulated homes.
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Why Consequences Aren’t Working for Your Dysregulated Child | Regulation First Parenting® | E423

Why Consequences Aren’t Working for Your Dysregulated Child | Regulation First Parenting® | E423

If you’re stuck wondering why consequences aren’t working for your dysregulated child, you’re not alone. Learn what’s really driving behavior and how to create change. With her Regulation First Parenting® approach, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge helps families turn dysregulation into growth.
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The Real Reason Power Struggles Keep Happening | Nervous System Regulation | E422

The Real Reason Power Struggles Keep Happening | Nervous System Regulation | E422

The real reason power struggles keep happening isn't about bad behavior—it's about a repeating nervous system loop between you and your child. Learn why escalation keeps happening and how to calm a dysregulated child so you can finally break the cycle and bring peace back home.
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ADHD or Dysregulation? What Most Parents Miss | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E421

ADHD or Dysregulation? What Most Parents Miss | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E421

ADHD or Dysregulation is one of the most important questions parents are asking today. If your child’s focus, behavior, and emotions swing from calm to chaos, this episode helps you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface—and what to do next.
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How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Screaming at You | Co-Regulation Parenting | E420

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Screaming at You | Co-Regulation Parenting | E420

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Screaming at You is one of the most searched parenting questions—and for good reason. In the middle of chaos, your nervous system gets hijacked too. Learn how co-regulation techniques help you stay steady, calm the brain first, and break the meltdown cycle.
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What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Trusting Your Parenting Instincts | Regulation First Parenting® | E419

What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Trusting Your Parenting Instincts | Regulation First Parenting® | E419

Trusting your parenting instincts can feel impossible when others say “everything’s fine.” If your child melts down at home but holds it together at school, this guide explains why—and what to do next using a nervous system–first approach.
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Is My Child’s Behavior Normal? When to Worry and When to Wait | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E418

Is My Child’s Behavior Normal? When to Worry and When to Wait | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E418

Is My Child’s Behavior Normal? If you’re stuck between “they’ll grow out of it” and “something feels off,” this guide helps you understand the difference—through a nervous system lens—so you know when to wait and when to act.
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Why Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working for Your Strong-Willed Child | Regulation First Parenting® | E417

Why Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working for Your Strong-Willed Child | Regulation First Parenting® | E417

Learn why gentle parenting may not work for strong willed children, how dysregulation drives behavior, and what helps reduce power struggles and build cooperation.
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Stop Yelling and Punishing: What to Do Instead | Regulation First Parenting® | E416

Stop Yelling and Punishing: What to Do Instead | Regulation First Parenting® | E416

Learn why yelling and punishment escalate dysregulation, what happens during survival mode, and how connection and regulation help children respond and learn.
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Why Bedtime Is a Battle for ADHD and Anxious Kids | Nervous System Regulation | E415

Why Bedtime Is a Battle for ADHD and Anxious Kids | Nervous System Regulation | E415

Learn why ADHD and anxious kids struggle at bedtime, what drives nighttime resistance, and simple nervous system strategies that help children settle and sleep.
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5 Phrases to Calm an Angry Child in Under a Minute | Co-Regulation Parenting | E414

5 Phrases to Calm an Angry Child in Under a Minute | Co-Regulation Parenting | E414

Learn five powerful phrases that calm angry children, reduce emotional escalation, and help regulate the nervous system during meltdowns and intense reactions.
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Why Your Child Melts Down Over Small Things (And What It Means) | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E413

Why Your Child Melts Down Over Small Things (And What It Means) | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E413

Learn why children melt down over small things, how hidden stress fills their nervous system, and what helps prevent emotional overload and explosive reactions.
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You’ve Tried Everything… So Why Is Your Child Still Struggling? | Regulation-First Parenting | E412

You’ve Tried Everything… So Why Is Your Child Still Struggling? | Regulation-First Parenting | E412

Discover why your child may still be struggling despite your efforts, how nervous system dysregulation drives behavior, and what actually helps create lasting change.
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Nervous System Calming Techniques for Anxious Children: What Helps When Worry Takes Over | Nervous System Strategies | E411

Nervous System Calming Techniques for Anxious Children: What Helps When Worry Takes Over | Nervous System Strategies | E411

Learn why reassurance fails during anxiety, how nervous system calming techniques regulate the body first, and what helps anxious children finally feel safe again.
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Nervous System Regulation in Children: Why Anxious Kids Can’t Just Calm Down | Regulation-First Parenting | E410

Nervous System Regulation in Children: Why Anxious Kids Can’t Just Calm Down | Regulation-First Parenting | E410

Learn why anxious kids panic over small things, how nervous system dysregulation drives meltdowns, and what helps children feel safe, calm, and regulated again.
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What If the Gut–Brain Connection Is Driving Emotional Dysregulation? | Nervous System Strategies | E409

What If the Gut–Brain Connection Is Driving Emotional Dysregulation? | Nervous System Strategies | E409

Discover how gut health affects emotional regulation, meltdowns, and stress sensitivity, and learn why calming the nervous system may start with the gut.
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The Hidden Signs of PANS/PANDAS Every Parent Misses—And Why It Looks Like ADHD, Anxiety or Even Autism with Dr. Nancy O'Hara | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E408

The Hidden Signs of PANS/PANDAS Every Parent Misses—And Why It Looks Like ADHD, Anxiety or Even Autism with Dr. Nancy O'Hara | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E408

Learn how hidden PANS and PANDAS signs show up as anxiety OCD or sudden behavior changes and how to support your child’s nervous system effectively.
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Why School Quietly Fills Your Child’s Stress Cup (And Most Adults Miss It) | Emotional Dysregulation | E407

Why School Quietly Fills Your Child’s Stress Cup (And Most Adults Miss It) | Emotional Dysregulation | E407

Learn why kids melt down after school, how hidden stress builds all day, and what helps calm a dysregulated nervous system when they get home.
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The Emotional Side of ADHD and Neurodivergence No One Talks About | Emotional Dysregulation | E406

The Emotional Side of ADHD and Neurodivergence No One Talks About | Emotional Dysregulation | E406

Learn how constant correction affects ADHD and neurodivergent kids, why shutdown and low motivation happen, and how to rebuild confidence through nervous system regulation.
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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?
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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?
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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?

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