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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:

5 Secret Micro Habits That Build Self Control in Kids | Nervous System Strategies | E386

5 Secret Micro Habits That Build Self Control in Kids | Nervous System Strategies | E386

Discover five simple daily habits that build self control, strengthen executive functioning, and help kids regulate emotions without power struggles, punishment, or constant correction.
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Before Another Diagnosis or Pill: See What’s Really Happening in Your Dysregulated Child’s Brain l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E387

Before Another Diagnosis or Pill: See What’s Really Happening in Your Dysregulated Child’s Brain l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E387

Learn why meltdowns, anxiety, and focus struggles signal brain dysregulation, and how calming the nervous system first helps create real, lasting behavioral change.
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What’s Really Driving Your Dysregulated Child’s Meltdowns, Anxiety, and Focus Struggles l Regulation First Parenting™ l E388

What’s Really Driving Your Dysregulated Child’s Meltdowns, Anxiety, and Focus Struggles l Regulation First Parenting™ l E388

Discover how meltdowns, anxiety, and focus issues stem from one dysregulated nervous system and learn why calming the brain first creates lasting emotional and behavioral change.
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I Am So Overwhelmed by my Kid's Meltdowns, Tantrums and Big Reactions. How Do I get it to Stop? l  Co-Regulation l E389

I Am So Overwhelmed by my Kid's Meltdowns, Tantrums and Big Reactions. How Do I get it to Stop? l Co-Regulation l E389

Discover why repeated meltdowns and tantrums signal nervous system overload and learn how calming the brain first helps children regulate emotions and behavior.
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Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Reacting Like Your Parents Did l Regulation First Parenting™ l E390

Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Reacting Like Your Parents Did l Regulation First Parenting™ l E390

Learn why old parenting reactions surface during stress and how regulating your nervous system helps break generational cycles and respond with calmer, intentional parenting.
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Why Your Child’s Mood Swings Aren’t Just “Attitude” (and When to Worry) l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E391

Why Your Child’s Mood Swings Aren’t Just “Attitude” (and When to Worry) l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E391

Learn why sudden mood swings are often nervous system dysregulation, when they may signal deeper mental health concerns, and how calming the brain helps restore stability.
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 The Hidden Sensory Triggers Behind Your Child’s Big Reactions, Meltdowns and Irritability l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E392

The Hidden Sensory Triggers Behind Your Child’s Big Reactions, Meltdowns and Irritability l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E392

Discover how sensory triggers silently overload your child’s nervous system, why reactions escalate, and practical ways to prevent meltdowns and support emotional regulation.
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Is Your 'Difficult' Child Actually Highly Sensitive? The Hidden Truth Behind Their Intense Emotions l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E397

Is Your 'Difficult' Child Actually Highly Sensitive? The Hidden Truth Behind Their Intense Emotions l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E397

Discover why highly sensitive kids melt down over small triggers, how nervous system overload drives behavior, and what parents can do to support calm and regulation.
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Why Your Child Can’t Stop and Think (Even When They Want To) l Nervous System Strategies l E398

Why Your Child Can’t Stop and Think (Even When They Want To) l Nervous System Strategies l E398

Learn why impulsive behavior happens when the thinking brain goes offline, how nervous system dysregulation drives reactions, and what helps kids pause, think, and respond better.
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It’s Not Just Stress (How Trauma and Your Gut Keep You Stuck) with Cynthia Thurlow | Emotional Dysregulation | E400

It’s Not Just Stress (How Trauma and Your Gut Keep You Stuck) with Cynthia Thurlow | Emotional Dysregulation | E400

Learn how trauma, gut health, and chronic stress impact emotional regulation, and discover how calming the nervous system helps both parents and children feel safe.
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Could a Gene Be Amplifying ADHD, Anxiety, and Dysregulation? | Emotional Dysregulation | E385

Could a Gene Be Amplifying ADHD, Anxiety, and Dysregulation? | Emotional Dysregulation | E385

Learn how genes like MTHFR can amplify stress reactivity, affect focus and mood, and what parents can do to support brain regulation and resilience.
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384: 5 Hidden Ways Your Child's Meltdowns and Mood Swings Connect to Mental Health Struggles

384: 5 Hidden Ways Your Child's Meltdowns and Mood Swings Connect to Mental Health Struggles

Discover five early nervous system warning signs behind meltdowns and mood swings, and learn how supporting regulation early can protect your child’s mental health.
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383: How to Help Siblings Get Along (When One Is Dysregulated)

383: How to Help Siblings Get Along (When One Is Dysregulated)

Learn why sibling conflict intensifies when one child is dysregulated and discover Regulation First Parenting strategies to calm nervous systems, protect siblings, and rebuild family connection.
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382: Device Dysregulation™: The Surprising Way Screens Rewire Your Child's Brain

382: Device Dysregulation™: The Surprising Way Screens Rewire Your Child's Brain

Learn how screens dysregulate children’s brains, why meltdowns happen after device use, and practical Regulation First Parenting strategies to support calmer transitions and emotional regulation.
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Meltdowns, Mood Swings, and the Nervous System No One Is Talking About  | Regulation First Parenting | E381

Meltdowns, Mood Swings, and the Nervous System No One Is Talking About | Regulation First Parenting | E381

Learn why meltdowns happen without obvious triggers, how nervous system overload fuels mood swings, and how calming the brain creates real, lasting change.
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What If Your Child Isn't Lazy at All? Why Smart Kids Struggle | Emotional Dysregulation | E380

What If Your Child Isn't Lazy at All? Why Smart Kids Struggle | Emotional Dysregulation | E380

Discover why gifted kids avoid tasks, how dysregulation and executive function challenges drive it, and practical Regulation First Parenting strategies to restore motivation without pressure or shame.
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Why "No!" Becomes Your Child's Default Response | Regulation-First Parenting | E379

Why "No!" Becomes Your Child's Default Response | Regulation-First Parenting | E379

Learn why kids say “no” to everything, how stress and demand sensitivity drive resistance, and how Regulation First Parenting helps parents respond with calm and clarity.
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Why So Many Kids Are Anxious, Overstimulated, and Burned Out — A Quantum Biology Explanation with Dr. Catherine Clinton | Emotional Dysregulation | E378

Why So Many Kids Are Anxious, Overstimulated, and Burned Out — A Quantum Biology Explanation with Dr. Catherine Clinton | Emotional Dysregulation | E378

Explore why modern kids feel burned out, how light, sleep, and stimulation affect the nervous system, and simple quantum biology based strategies to support calm and emotional regulation.
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How to Get Your Child to Cooperate WITHOUT a Fight | Co-Regulation | E377

How to Get Your Child to Cooperate WITHOUT a Fight | Co-Regulation | E377

Learn why cooperation shuts down when kids are dysregulated and discover brain based strategies that help children listen, collaborate, and follow through without fights or pressure.
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What I See Inside Every “Defiant” Kid’s Brain Map | Emotional Dysregulation | EP 376

What I See Inside Every “Defiant” Kid’s Brain Map | Emotional Dysregulation | EP 376

Learn why defiant behavior is a signal of brain dysregulation, what QEEG brain maps reveal, and how regulation first strategies help kids calm, focus, and thrive.
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375: The Disrespect Epidemic: Why Kids Are Ruder Than Ever and What to Do

375: The Disrespect Epidemic: Why Kids Are Ruder Than Ever and What to Do

Explore why disrespectful behavior is rising, how emotional dysregulation fuels it, and what parents can do to calm the brain, restore connection, and rebuild respect.
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374: Is Over-Scheduling Hurting Your Child’s Nervous System?

374: Is Over-Scheduling Hurting Your Child’s Nervous System?

Learn how too many activities dysregulate kids, why meltdowns happen at home, and how creating space helps calm the brain and restore emotional balance.
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The #1 Reason Your Kid Doesn't Listen (It's Not What You Think) | Regulation-First Parenting | E373

The #1 Reason Your Kid Doesn't Listen (It's Not What You Think) | Regulation-First Parenting | E373

Learn why listening shuts down when kids are dysregulated and how Regulation First Parenting helps parents calm the brain, rebuild connection, and improve cooperation without power struggles.
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The Executive Function Trap: When Smart Kids Can’t Start | Emotional Dysregulation | E372

The Executive Function Trap: When Smart Kids Can’t Start | Emotional Dysregulation | E372

Learn why bright kids struggle with task initiation and how Regulation First Parenting strategies calm dysregulated brains to rebuild executive function, confidence, and daily follow through.
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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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