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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:

133: Child Mood Disorder vs.Typical Behavior

133: Child Mood Disorder vs.Typical Behavior

In this episode, we recognize and address the challenge of distinguishing between typical childhood behavior and signs of a potential mood disorder in a child as we ensure the well-being of both the child and the parents.
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Gifted and ADHD with Karen | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E132

Gifted and ADHD kids can be bright, intense, and easily dysregulated. In this episode, I explain why—and what helps. Listen in and learn how Regulation First Parenting™ supports 2e kids.
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131: Where do I Start with Natural Mental Health Solutions?

In today’s episode, we're exploring the initial steps towards incorporating natural mental health solutions and enhancing brain health. We’re going to discuss natural solutions that resonate authentically for you and your family, guided by your values.
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Magnesium for the ADHD Brain | Nervous System Strategies | E130

Discover how magnesium supports emotional dysregulation and focus in ADHD kids, plus the science-backed ways to calm the brain using Regulation First Parenting™. Listen now to learn the research, the symptoms, and the simple shifts that can help your child thrive.
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10 Ways How Magneium Helps the Brain | Nervous System Strategies | E129

Wondering how does magnesium help the brain? Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares why this simple mineral can be a game-changer for dysregulated kids struggling with stress and anxiety, and how to Regulation First™ Parenting supports emotional balance at home.
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Magnesium and the Immune System | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E128

Magnesium and the Immune System | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E128

Magnesium and immune system health are deeply connected, especially for kids with chronic infections or inflammation. In this episode, I share how magnesium supports healing and why, as a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I focus on calming dysregulated brains first.
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Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms | Regulation First Parenting™ | E127

If your child is wired, anxious, or melting down, Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms may be a missing clue. In this episode, I explain how low magnesium dysregulates the brain—and how calming it first supports kids with ADHD and anxiety through my Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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13 Health Benefits of Magnesium | Regulation First Parenting™ | E126

13 Health Benefits of Magnesium | Regulation First Parenting™ | E126

If your child struggles with sleep, focus, mood, or stress, the health benefits of magnesium may be the missing piece. In this episode, I share 13 science-backed ways magnesium calms the brain through the Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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125: Top Homework Tips for Parents

125: Top Homework Tips for Parents

Explore vital tips for parents to help children conquer homework hurdles and thrive academically amidst today's educational complexities and distractions.
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Why Homework Problems Happen | Regulation First Parenting™ | E124

Why Homework Problems Happen | Regulation First Parenting™ | E124

Homework problems can turn evenings into power struggles. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains why homework breakdowns happen and how Regulation First Parenting™ helps calm the brain, strengthen connection, and support kids with emotional dysregulation.
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How to Deal with Oppositional Behavior | Regulation First Parenting™ | E123

How to Deal with Oppositional Behavior | Regulation First Parenting™ | E123

Discover how to deal with oppositional behavior by calming the brain first, so your child can finally think, listen, and cooperate again. Learn what truly works by listening to the podcast episode now to start transforming your parenting with Regulation First Parenting™.
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Magnesium for stress and anxiety with Dr. Ritamarie Lascalzo | Nervous System Strategies | E122

Magnesium for stress and anxiety with Dr. Ritamarie Lascalzo | Nervous System Strategies | E122

Discover how magnesium can calm your child’s nervous system, ease anxiety, and support better sleep. In this episode, Dr. Roseann and Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo share the science behind magnesium for stress and anxiety—and how it helps kids (and parents) regulate naturally.
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Suicide and Self-Harm | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E121

Suicide and Self-Harm | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E121

Today we will address the root causes, raising awareness, and fostering a society that values mental well-being, we can work towards reducing these alarming suicide rates and supporting those in need during these challenging times.
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Behavioral Interventions for ADHD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E120

Behavioral Interventions for ADHD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E120

Transform your home with behavioral interventions for ADHD that actually work by calming the brain first. Listen in to learn how to shape behaviors, build regulation, and reconnect with your child using my proven Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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MTHFR and Anxiety | Nervous System Strategies | E119

MTHFR and Anxiety | Nervous System Strategies | E119

When we identify these MTHFR-related risks, we allow for early intervention and preventive measures. That's why it’s necessary for us to talk about MTHFR and its impacts on mental health.
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118: Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 2

118: Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 2

This episode is a continuation of our previous episode on Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen.
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117: Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 1

117: Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 1

This episode is the first part of Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen and we will be focusing on the great strategies that parents can use to foster a better and healthier parent-child relationship.
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116: Why parent-child communication breaks down

116: Why parent-child communication breaks down

Reasons as to why parent-child communication breaks down vary and each one of them is capable of significantly impacting the parent-child relationship. That is why it’s essential for us to dive deep into those reasons in today’s episode.
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Trauma And the Brain | Nervous System Strategies | E115

Trauma And the Brain | Nervous System Strategies | E115

How does trauma affect a child’s brain and behavior? Learn what really happens inside the nervous system, why trauma responses can linger for years, and how to help your child regulate again with trauma-informed care.
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Specialty Care vs Primary Care for Dysregulated Kids | Nervous System Strategies | E114

Specialty Care vs Primary Care for Dysregulated Kids | Nervous System Strategies | E114

When nothing seems to work, the issue may not be effort—it may be specialty care vs primary care. Learn how expert, brain-based care connects behavior and regulation, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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Back to School Success for ADHD/LD Kids | Regulation First Parenting™ | E113

Back to School Success for ADHD/LD Kids | Regulation First Parenting™ | E113

Prepare for back to school success for ADHD by shifting from reactive to proactive parenting so your child can finally feel confident, calm, and capable this year. Learn brain-based steps that truly change behavior, grounded in my Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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From Struggling Kid to Zero Symptoms | Nervous System Strategies | E112

From Struggling Kid to Zero Symptoms | Nervous System Strategies | E112

In today’s episode, we’ll be joined by Alex who is the reason why I started doing neurofeedback. We’ll dive deep into the effects of neurofeedback as Alex shares his life changing journey with us as his life took an unexpected turn toward empowerment and healing through the power of neurofeedback.
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Strategies for Failure to Launch Syndrome | Nervous System Strategies | E111

Strategies for Failure to Launch Syndrome | Nervous System Strategies | E111

Recognize how strategies for failure to launch syndrome can help your stuck young adult move forward by calming the brain first. If you feel lost or afraid of what comes next, you’re not alone—keep reading to learn exactly where to start, guided by my Regulation First Parenting™ expertise.
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Autism Myths | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E110

Autism Myths | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E110

Break free from the most damaging autism myths that keep parents stuck and kids from getting the help they deserve. Learn what autism really looks like, what actually drives behaviors, and how Regulation First Parenting™ supports your child’s brain and emotional development.
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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?
Will I get strategies I can use right away?
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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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