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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:

Is it OCD or Anxiety? | Nervous System Regulation | E37

Is it OCD or Anxiety? | Nervous System Regulation | E37

Is it OCD or Anxiety? In this episode, I break down the real differences so you can finally understand what’s driving your child’s struggles. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I help you calm the dysregulated brain and find a clear path forward.
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What is OCD in Kids? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E36

What is OCD in Kids? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E36

What is OCD? In this episode, I break down the fear-driven thoughts behind OCD so parents finally understand what’s really going on. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I help you calm the dysregulated brain so your child can heal.
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35: The Benefits of Parent Groups

35: The Benefits of Parent Groups

What parents lack is constant support and encouragement from the people around them that will immensely help them deal with their child and family’s mental health.
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Discover How PEMF Improves Anxiety, OCD, and ADHD | Nervous System Regulation | E34

Discover How PEMF Improves Anxiety, OCD, and ADHD | Nervous System Regulation | E34

PEMF for ADHD, Anxiety & Depression offers a natural way to calm the brain without relying on meds first. In this episode, I break down how PEMF supports focus, mood, and regulation—guided by my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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33: How to Get Your Kids to Celebrate Their Neurodiversity

33: How to Get Your Kids to Celebrate Their Neurodiversity

1 in 2 kids in America has a physical or mental health problem. Although we should be worried about the effects of the diagnosis, there's nothing to be ashamed of when your kid is different.
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How Kris Rice's Family Learned to Talk Back to OCD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E32

How Kris Rice's Family Learned to Talk Back to OCD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E32

Watching your child battle intrusive fears is heartbreaking, but talking back to OCD can change everything. In this episode, I share how one family reclaimed hope—and how Regulation First Parenting™ helps kids break free from dysregulation.
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31: How to Deal with Family Members Who Don't Understand Your Child's Diagnosis

31: How to Deal with Family Members Who Don't Understand Your Child's Diagnosis

Helping your child understand their diagnosis is already a challenging task to do as it is. So, let's not make it any harder for you, your children, or your family by tolerating the acts and opinions of family members who don't understand your child's diagnosis.
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30: How to Talk to Kids About Their Diagnosis

30: How to Talk to Kids About Their Diagnosis

For parents, it's already hard enough to discover that their kid is diagnosed with a particular mental health disorder, and it's even harder for them to find the right time and manner to talk to their kids about their diagnosis.
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Discover How Neurofeedback Boosts Executive Functioning and focus | Nervous System Regulation | E29

Discover How Neurofeedback Boosts Executive Functioning and focus | Nervous System Regulation | E29

Struggling with follow-through, focus, or constant battles over simple tasks? This episode breaks down how neurofeedback for executive functioning helps kids think clearly, stay calm, and get things done. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares her Regulation First Parenting expertise to guide you forward.
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Learn How to Effectively Teach Executive Functioning Skills at Home | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E28

Learn How to Effectively Teach Executive Functioning Skills at Home | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E28

Learn how to teach executive functioning skills so your child can plan, follow through, and feel confident—without shame or constant reminders. Get proven strategies grounded in Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method.
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Advanced Executive Functioning for Academic Success | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E27

Advanced Executive Functioning for Academic Success | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E27

Explore advanced executive functioning skills to understand why your bright child struggles with planning, time, and follow-through—and learn how to help, using Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ strategy for dysregulated learners.
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Struggling with Your Child's Focus? Unlock Foundational Executive Functioning Skills for Success | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E26

Struggling with Your Child's Focus? Unlock Foundational Executive Functioning Skills for Success | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E26

Discover the basic executive functioning skills your child needs to regulate, begin tasks, and follow through with less pushback. Get the essentials through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach to helping dysregulated learners thrive.
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25: How I Changed My Child's Angry Behavior with Becky Wells

25: How I Changed My Child's Angry Behavior with Becky Wells

Contrary to many people’s beliefs, medication is not and should not be the first and only answer to your child’s mental health problem. There are other solutions available for you and your child. You just have to decide which one is appropriate for your child and works effectively.
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Is it ADHD or Executive Functioning: Understanding the Key Differences | Nervous System Regulation | E24

Is it ADHD or Executive Functioning: Understanding the Key Differences | Nervous System Regulation | E24

Struggling to understand executive functioning disorder vs adhd? In this episode, Dr. Roseann, an expert in children's dysregulation, breaks down the real differences so you can stop guessing and start getting your child the right brain-based support. Listen and share this episode now.
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What is Executive Functioning | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E23

What is Executive Functioning | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E23

What is Executive Functioning? Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, finally makes sense of why your child can’t get started, stay on track, or follow through and how to support their brain.
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Worried if it's Just Normal Behavior or ADHD? Decoding Your Child's Actions | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E22

Worried if it's Just Normal Behavior or ADHD? Decoding Your Child's Actions | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E22

Do you ever wonder if your child’s energy, distractibility, or forgetfulness is ADHD or just normal behavior? You’re not alone. As a psychologist and mom, I’ve guided thousands of parents through this same question. In this episode, I help you understand what’s typical—and when it’s time to dig deep
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Frustrated by Your Child's Behavior? Discover Why Your Child Isn't Acting Out on Purpose | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E21

Frustrated by Your Child's Behavior? Discover Why Your Child Isn't Acting Out on Purpose | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E21

If your inattentive ADHD children seem unmotivated, moody, or like they’re choosing not to listen, you’re not alone. Their behavior isn’t intentional—it’s a sign of a dysregulated brain. Today I’ll show you how to understand it and what actually helps.
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The Power of Fasting for Anxiety with Cynthia Thurlow | Nervous System Regulation | E20

The Power of Fasting for Anxiety with Cynthia Thurlow | Nervous System Regulation | E20

One of the most common questions parents ask is how intermittent fasting impacts anxiety. Fasting for anxiety is gaining attention because it can support nervous system regulation, improve brain health, and reduce symptoms of stress. When done correctly, it may help stabilize blood sugar, regulate stress hormones, and even reduce emotional dysregulation by calming the body’s stress response.
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Worried About ADHD Meds? Why You Shouldn't Medicate Your Child Without Exploring These Natural Solutions | Nervous System Regulation | E19

Worried About ADHD Meds? Why You Shouldn't Medicate Your Child Without Exploring These Natural Solutions | Nervous System Regulation | E19

Worried about the risk of ADHD medications for your child? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Roseann exposes the real risk of ADHD medications, from common and often overlooked side effects to long-term brain changes and shares safe, holistic ways to help your child focus and thrive naturally.
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18: Don’t Use Grades as the Benchmark of Mental Health

18: Don’t Use Grades as the Benchmark of Mental Health

Academic pressure has long been considered to be one of the contributing factors to poor mental health. That’s why there’s a need for us to talk about why we shouldn't use grades as the benchmark of mental health.
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Beyond ADHD: Uncovering the Real Reasons Your Kid is Struggling in School | Nervous System Regulation | E17

Beyond ADHD: Uncovering the Real Reasons Your Kid is Struggling in School | Nervous System Regulation | E17

If you’re asking why my child is struggling in school, take a deep breath, you’re not alone. I’ll walk you through 10 often-missed reasons beyond ADHD and how calming the brain first can help your child succeed.
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Is Your Child Overwhelmed? Unlock Natural Sensory Processing Support for a Calmer Home | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E16

Is Your Child Overwhelmed? Unlock Natural Sensory Processing Support for a Calmer Home | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E16

If sensory meltdowns are running your home, I’ve got you. In this episode, I break down natural remedies for sensory processing disorder that calm the brain, reduce overwhelm, and give your child—and you—real relief.
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15: How to Convince Your Spouse to do Holistic Treatments

15: How to Convince Your Spouse to do Holistic Treatments

For so long, mothers have been the CEOs of the medical, emotional, and even educational well-being of kids. But roles have changed over the years as the society and its norms and way of life continuously develop and become more progressive in different aspects.
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14: Neurofeedback FAQ

14: Neurofeedback FAQ

There are several questions all about neurofeedback coming in from families, providers, friends, and other people. This is a good thing because people want to know more about this innovative tool that has been such a game changer in mental health.
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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?

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