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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:

How Emotional Dysregulation and Trauma Impact Behavior and Learning | Regulation First Parenting™ | E324

How Emotional Dysregulation and Trauma Impact Behavior and Learning | Regulation First Parenting™ | E324

Learn what’s really happening in your child’s brain during overwhelm and inattention and gain tools to move them from survival mode to a place of calm and growth.
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The Link Between Emotional Dysregulation and Trauma in Children | Regulation First Parenting™ | E323

The Link Between Emotional Dysregulation and Trauma in Children | Regulation First Parenting™ | E323

Understand how trauma affects your child’s brain and behavior. Learn to recognize emotional red flags and discover proven strategies to help them feel safe and regulated again.
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What's Really Causing Anger Outbursts in Kids | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E322

What's Really Causing Anger Outbursts in Kids | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E322

Anger outbursts can make even simple moments feel explosive. These aren’t “bad behaviors”—they’re signs of emotional dysregulation in children. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting™ calms the brain and transforms volatile moments into connection.
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50 Police Calls Later: What Everyone Missed About These Dysregulated Kids | E321

50 Police Calls Later: What Everyone Missed About These Dysregulated Kids | E321

When stories about dysregulated kids make headlines, it triggers every parent’s fear. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains what we miss when kids escalate and why her Regulation First Parenting™ is key to understanding emotional dysregulation in children.
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What the Vagus Nerve Has to Do With Your Child’s Behavior | Nervous System Regulation | E320

What the Vagus Nerve Has to Do With Your Child’s Behavior | Nervous System Regulation | E320

Learn why sudden meltdowns happen, how the vagus nerve drives emotional regulation, and what parents can do to help children stay grounded and connected.
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“I Hate You, Mom!”—What to Say When It Hurts Most | Co-Regulation Parenting | E319

“I Hate You, Mom!”—What to Say When It Hurts Most | Co-Regulation Parenting | E319

Few parenting moments hurt more than hearing your child say, "I hate you." Whether it's shouted during a meltdown, whispered through tears, or thrown at you in anger, those words can cut deeply. If you've ever wondered what to do when your child says hurtful things, you're not alone.
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The #1 Thought-Calming Strategy Every Parent of an Anxious Child Must Know | Nervous System Regulation | E318

The #1 Thought-Calming Strategy Every Parent of an Anxious Child Must Know | Nervous System Regulation | E318

Does your child constantly ask for reassurance, get stuck in worry loops, or melt down when things don't feel "just right"? If so, you're not alone. Many parents of anxious children find themselves trapped in a cycle of trying to soothe, reassure, and fix every fear. Unfortunately, that well-intentioned response often makes anxiety stronger.
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The 3 WORST Supplements for ADHD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E317

The 3 WORST Supplements for ADHD | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E317

Not all ADHD supplements help. Discover the top three vitamins that may harm sensitive kids and gain clarity on supporting focus, mood, and regulation safely.
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ADHD vs Mood Disorder | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E316

ADHD vs Mood Disorder | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E316

If you’re walking on eggshells, it may be time to pause and look at patterns. Learn how ADHD vs mood disorder shows up in kids and why calming the brain first matters through Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ method.
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Dysregulated or Defiant? Understanding the Brain-Behavior Connection | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E315

Dysregulated or Defiant? Understanding the Brain-Behavior Connection | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E315

What if the behavior you're correcting is actually a stress response? Understanding the connection between brain and behavior can change everything. What looks like defiance may be a dysregulated nervous system struggling to cope. Learn how to spot the difference and respond in a way that builds regulation, connection, and lasting change.
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How to Help Kids With Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety | Regulation First Parenting™ | E314

How to Help Kids With Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety | Regulation First Parenting™ | E314

Emotional dysregulation and anxiety can turn tiny moments into big explosions. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting™ helps calm emotional dysregulation in children so families can finally break the meltdown spiral.
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Emotional Dysregulation: Signs, Causes, and How to Help Your Child Regulate Emotions | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E313

Emotional Dysregulation: Signs, Causes, and How to Help Your Child Regulate Emotions | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E313

Does it feel like your child goes from 0 to 100 in seconds—and nothing you do helps? Emotional dysregulation in children isn't a behavior problem; it's a sign of an overwhelmed nervous system. Learn the real causes behind meltdowns and how to help your child find calm, control, and resilience.
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What is Emotional Dysregulation? | Regulation First Parenting™ | E312

What is Emotional Dysregulation? | Regulation First Parenting™ | E312

If you’re wondering what is emotional dysregulation and why your child melts down so easily, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks it down. Using her Regulation First Parenting™ approach, she explains how emotional dysregulation in children starts in the nervous system, not in behavior.
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Case Study: What a 10-Year-Old Who Shot His Mom Teaches Us About Emotional Dysregulation | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E311

Case Study: What a 10-Year-Old Who Shot His Mom Teaches Us About Emotional Dysregulation | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E311

Could the warning signs have been there all along? When a child commits a shocking act of violence, families are left asking how it happened and whether anything could have been done sooner. Understanding severe emotional dysregulation in children may help parents recognize red flags early and get support before a crisis unfolds.
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The Medical Mystery Behind Your Child’s Dysregulation, OCD, and Anxiety | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E310

The Medical Mystery Behind Your Child’s Dysregulation, OCD, and Anxiety | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E310

What if you've been treating the symptoms—but missing the real cause? Your child's anxiety, OCD, meltdowns, rage, and emotional dysregulation may not be just behavioral or mental health challenges. Discover the hidden medical factors that are often overlooked and why getting to the root cause can change everything.
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When Nothing’s Working… Here’s What a Brain Map Can Show You That Nothing Else Will | E309

When Nothing’s Working… Here’s What a Brain Map Can Show You That Nothing Else Will | E309

If you’re tired of guessing, brain mapping for behavior brings real clarity. Dr. Roseann explains how a QEEG reveals the patterns behind emotional dysregulation so you finally understand what your child needs.
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Help Your OCD Child Thrive in the Classroom | Regulation First Parenting™ | E308

Help Your OCD Child Thrive in the Classroom | Regulation First Parenting™ | E308

OCD in the classroom can overwhelm even the brightest kids. In this episode, I share how to calm the brain, reduce school stress, and help your child thrive—drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and supporting emotionally dysregulated children.
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5 Things Parents Shouldn't Say to Kids with OCD or Anxiety | Regulation First Parenting™ | E307

5 Things Parents Shouldn't Say to Kids with OCD or Anxiety | Regulation First Parenting™ | E307

When your child is stuck in an OCD loop, even small comments can feel like pressure. To calm their nervous system, know the things a parent should never say to their child. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, discusses emotional dysregulation in kids.
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The #1 Nutrient Your Child is Missing for Focus and Mood | Regulation First Parenting™ | E306

The #1 Nutrient Your Child is Missing for Focus and Mood | Regulation First Parenting™ | E306

Magnesium for focus can be a game-changer when your child is moody, wired, or wiped out. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge uses Regulation First Parenting™ to tackle emotional dysregulation in children by supporting the brain with key nutrients like magnesium.
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How to Stay Calm When Your Child Pushes Your Buttons (Oppositional ODD Parenting Tips) | E305

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Pushes Your Buttons (Oppositional ODD Parenting Tips) | E305

When oppositional behaviors push every button you have, staying calm can feel impossible. These ODD parenting tips help you move from reactivity to regulation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation in children, shows you how.
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ODD and ADHD: Understanding the Oppositional Defiant Disorder/ADHD Overlap and How to Help | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E304

ODD and ADHD: Understanding the Oppositional Defiant Disorder/ADHD Overlap and How to Help | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E304

Parenting a child with ADHD, oppositional behavior, or emotional outbursts can feel exhausting. If you've ever wondered why consequences don't seem to work, why every request becomes a battle, or why your child seems stuck in a cycle of anger and resistance, understanding the connection between ODD and ADHD can change everything.
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Why We Need to Rethink "Bad Before" as Nervous System Dysregulation | Regulation First Parenting™ | E303

Why We Need to Rethink "Bad Before" as Nervous System Dysregulation | Regulation First Parenting™ | E303

Seeing your child’s behavior through nervous system dysregulation changes everything. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ transforms emotional dysregulation in children by calming the brain first.
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what is Executive Dysfunction: Why Your Child Can't Start (or Finish) Anything | Nervous System Strategies | E302

what is Executive Dysfunction: Why Your Child Can't Start (or Finish) Anything | Nervous System Strategies | E302

Discover what executive dysfunction looks like and how to fix executive dysfunction so your child can begin tasks, stay on track, and feel more capable. Guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s proven Regulation First Parenting™ approach.
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301: Stop the Trial and Error: How Our Science-Backed Approach Helps Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, OCD & More

301: Stop the Trial and Error: How Our Science-Backed Approach Helps Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, OCD & More

Struggling with trial-and-error solutions? In this episode, I share how our science-backed approach gets to the root of ADHD, anxiety, and OCD by calming the brain first.
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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

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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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