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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:

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#1 Way to Teach Executive Functioning Skills to Children | Nervous System Strategies | E205

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Best Supplements for Stress Management | Nervous System Strategies | E204

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Benefits of PEMF Therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E203

Discover the benefits of PEMF therapy for attention, anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS and mood. I’ll show how this non-invasive, drug-free approach helps regulate your child’s nervous system and support lasting calm, guided by my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™.
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202: Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Kids For Lifelong Success  - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

202: Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Kids For Lifelong Success - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Explore the importance of nurturing emotional intelligence in children, fostering self-confidence, self-love, and holistic success beyond academic achievements in today's fast-paced, stress-ridden society.
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201: Gifted Children: Understanding and Nurturing Their Potential - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

201: Gifted Children: Understanding and Nurturing Their Potential - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Explore how to understand and nurture the potential of gifted children, providing appropriate support and opportunities for their remarkable abilities and unique talents.
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Overcoming Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents | Nervous System Strategies | E200

Overcoming Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents | Nervous System Strategies | E200

Overcoming anxiety in kids starts with calming the brain—not pushing through fear. Discover why anxiety is rising, what’s driving your child’s stress, and the simple, science-backed steps that help them cope with confidence.
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Can Anxiety in Children Mimic ADHD? | Regulation First Parenting™ | E199

Can Anxiety in Children Mimic ADHD? | Regulation First Parenting™ | E199

Discover how anxiety vs ADHD shows up in kids who can’t focus, overthink, or shut down and how calming the brain first brings clarity and progress, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, with 30 years in clinical practice and creator of Regulation First Parenting™.
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Parenting Tips for Anxious Teens: Calm Brain Tools with Nancy MCDermott LCSW | Nervous System Strategies | E198

Parenting Tips for Anxious Teens: Calm Brain Tools with Nancy MCDermott LCSW | Nervous System Strategies | E198

Parenting an anxious teen can feel like walking on eggshells, but you’re not alone. Get essential parenting tips for anxious teens and calm-brain strategies inspired by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method to help your child feel safe and supported.
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197: Natural Anxiety Relief in Children and Teens - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

197: Natural Anxiety Relief in Children and Teens - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Join us to explore the rise of anxiety in adults and children, and discover natural solutions to alleviate this issue. Early intervention is crucial.
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ADHD, RSD and Strategies for Emotional Regulation | Nervous System Strategies | E196

ADHD, RSD and Strategies for Emotional Regulation | Nervous System Strategies | E196

Shift how you handle ADHD and RSD by using calm-first strategies that reduce blowups and ease “walking on eggshells.” Learn how regulation creates safety and connection through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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195: Brain Fog and Stress: Strategies for Stress Management

195: Brain Fog and Stress: Strategies for Stress Management

Struggling with brain fog, stress, and anxiety? I share practical strategies to clear mental cloudiness, reduce overwhelm, and help your child focus. I’m here to guide you with Regulation First Parenting™ to calm dysregulated brains and restore clarity.
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Join us on a journey of embracing neurodiversity, offering practical strategies and heartfelt advice to empower parents raising neurodivergent children.
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Join me in addressing the emotional dysregulation in ADHD, offering families tools and support to foster emotional regulation and create a nurturing environment using Regulation First Parenting approach.
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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?
Is this podcast right for my child’s behavior?
Where should I start if I’m new to dysregulation?
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?
Will I get strategies I can use right away?
What topics do you cover?
How is this different from other parenting podcasts?

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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