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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:

3 Quick Techniques of calming a dysregulated child | Regulation First Parenting™ | E276

3 Quick Techniques of calming a dysregulated child | Regulation First Parenting™ | E276

Calming a dysregulated child with PANS/PANDAS can feel overwhelming. These quick, science-backed techniques help soothe the nervous system fast. So your child can feel safe, settle their body, and return to a more regulated state.
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PANS/PANDAS vs. ADHD vs. Mood Disorder | Regulation First Parenting™ | E275

PANS/PANDAS vs. ADHD vs. Mood Disorder | Regulation First Parenting™ | E275

Understanding PANS/PANDAS vs. ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially when your child’s symptoms overlap. In this episode, I break down the real differences, drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and supporting kids with emotional dysregulation.
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10 Top Signs of PANS/PANDAS in Children | Regulation First Parenting™ | E274

10 Top Signs of PANS/PANDAS in Children | Regulation First Parenting™ | E274

When your child suddenly spirals, the early signs of PANS PANDAS can be confusing and scary. In this episode, I break down what to watch for and how to calm the brain first, drawing on my expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation.
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When Should I Consider Non-Medication Approaches Over Traditional Medication? | Nervous System Regulation | E273

When Should I Consider Non-Medication Approaches Over Traditional Medication? | Nervous System Regulation | E273

One of the biggest questions parents face is whether to pursue medication or explore non-medication approaches for children. Understanding what's driving your child's symptoms can help you make informed decisions that support both short-term relief and long-term healing.
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Can You Do PEMF Therapy at Home? | Nervous System Strategies | E272

Can You Do PEMF Therapy at Home? | Nervous System Strategies | E272

Curious if PEMF therapy at home really works? Let me share how I use portable PEMF devices to calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and reduce stress for my child and how I guide families with Regulation First Parenting™ to support emotional dysregulation.
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What is PEMF therapy good for | Nervous System Strategies | E271

What is PEMF therapy good for | Nervous System Strategies | E271

As parents, we’re always searching for the right brain supplement for kids to support focus, mood, and learning. In this episode, I share the one science-backed nutrient that truly calms the brain. I’m Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, helping families through emotio
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What is PEMF therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E270

What is PEMF therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E270

Wondering what is PEMF therapy and how it helps calm a dysregulated brain? In this episode, I break down how PEMF supports stress, focus, and cellular healing, rooted in my Regulation First Parenting™ approach to emotional dysregulation in kids.
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Minimum age for Neurofeedback Therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E269

Minimum age for Neurofeedback Therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E269

Discover how neurofeedback enhances brain function, emotional regulation, and focus across all ages, with tailored benefits for children, teens, and adults.
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How Fast Does Neurofeedback Work? | Nervous System Strategies | E268

How Fast Does Neurofeedback Work? | Nervous System Strategies | E268

Wondering the minimum age for neurofeedback and whether it actually works for dysregulated kids? In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how brain-based tools support emotional regulation at every stage of development. As a Regulation First Parenting expert, she brings clarity and hope.
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Who Should Use Neurofeedback? | Nervous System Strategies | E267

Who Should Use Neurofeedback? | Nervous System Strategies | E267

Neurofeedback is a powerful way to improve emotional regulation and help kids calm their brains, yet few parents know who uses neurofeedback or how it works. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ supports real, lasting change.
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Magnesium L-Threonate for Attention | Nervous System Strategies | E266

Magnesium L-Threonate for Attention | Nervous System Strategies | E266

If your child struggles to focus or feels wired, magnesium L-threonate for attention may be a missing link. In this episode, I explain the science behind how it supports calm, focus, and regulation—and why, as the founder of Regulation First Parenting™, I always start by calming the brain.
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What are the Best Non-Medication Strategies to Improve Attention and Mood? | Nervous System Regulation | E265

What are the Best Non-Medication Strategies to Improve Attention and Mood? | Nervous System Regulation | E265

Looking for natural ways to improve attention and mood in your child? Understanding how nervous system regulation affects focus, emotions, and behavior can help you support lasting change without relying solely on medication.
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What are the Long-Term Effects if Emotional Dysregulation is Not Addressed? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E264

What are the Long-Term Effects if Emotional Dysregulation is Not Addressed? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E264

Many parents hope their child's emotional outbursts, meltdowns, shutdowns, or extreme reactions will simply improve with age. While some children naturally mature, persistent emotional dysregulation is rarely something that should be ignored.
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Parent Roadmap: Prioritize and Plan the Best Behavioral Support for Your Child | Regulation-First Parenting | E263

Parent Roadmap: Prioritize and Plan the Best Behavioral Support for Your Child | Regulation-First Parenting | E263

Have you ever felt like you've tried everything and nothing is working? Understanding how to prioritize behavioral support for children can help you stop the cycle of trial and error and create a roadmap that supports lasting change.
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Can Neurofeedback Hurt My Brain? | Nervous System Strategies | E262

Can Neurofeedback Hurt My Brain? | Nervous System Strategies | E262

Can neurofeedback damage your brain? Parents ask this all the time, especially when their child is already overwhelmed. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down how neurofeedback really works and why it is a safe, research-backed tool in Regulation First Parenting.
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5 Simple Co-Regulation Techniques to Help Parents Calm Their Child’s Emotions | Co-Regulation Parenting | E261

5 Simple Co-Regulation Techniques to Help Parents Calm Their Child’s Emotions | Co-Regulation Parenting | E261

When your child is melting down, shutting down, or completely overwhelmed, it's easy to feel helpless. Many parents instinctively try to reason, correct, or fix the situation, only to find that nothing seems to work. That's because children don't learn emotional regulation in isolation. They learn it through co-regulation.
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What is Co-regulation and How it Resets a Child's Nervous System | E260

What is Co-regulation and How it Resets a Child's Nervous System | E260

When you’re exhausted from meltdowns, power struggles, and constant dysregulation, understanding what co-regulation is can feel like the lifeline you’ve been searching for. This episode breaks down how your calm nervous system can help reset your child.
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259: What to do When You are an Overwhelmed Parent

259: What to do When You are an Overwhelmed Parent

If you're an overwhelmed parent who feels exhausted, emotionally drained, and stretched beyond your limits, you're not alone. The good news is that small, science-backed changes can help calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and create more balance at home.
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#1 Reason Your Child's Attention, Anxiety and Behavior Isn't Improving | E258

#1 Reason Your Child's Attention, Anxiety and Behavior Isn't Improving | E258

If you’ve tried everything to fix a dysregulated nervous system and your child is still melting down, struggling to focus, or stuck in anxiety, you’re not alone. This episode explains why progress stalls—and how to help your child’s brain finally calm.
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What Should I Try Before I Medicate My ADHD Child? | Nervous System Regulation | E257

What Should I Try Before I Medicate My ADHD Child? | Nervous System Regulation | E257

Wondering what to do before medicating your ADHD child? Understanding how nervous system regulation impacts focus, attention, emotional regulation, and executive functioning can help you make informed decisions while building lifelong skills.
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PANS/PANDAS, OCD and Flares: How to Break the Cycle | Regulation First Parenting™ | E256

PANS/PANDAS, OCD and Flares: How to Break the Cycle | Regulation First Parenting™ | E256

When families face relentless PANS/PANDAS, OCD and flares, I break down how to calm the brain and stop the cycle. As a Regulation First Parenting™ expert, I guide parents through emotional dysregulation so healing becomes possible.
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Unlocking The Secrets of Different Forms of Magnesium: Quality, Purity, and Potency With MDLogic Health | Nervous System Regulation | E255

Unlocking The Secrets of Different Forms of Magnesium: Quality, Purity, and Potency With MDLogic Health | Nervous System Regulation | E255

Did you know that not all magnesium supplements are created equal? Understanding how different forms of magnesium for brain health support attention, emotional regulation, sleep, and nervous system function can help you make informed decisions for your family's wellness.
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Silent Sabatoge: Is Your Child's Nervous System Dysregulation Keeping Them Stuck? | E254

Silent Sabatoge: Is Your Child's Nervous System Dysregulation Keeping Them Stuck? | E254

When behaviors don’t make sense and nothing works, nervous system dysregulation may be the hidden saboteur keeping your child stuck. Discover what’s really going on and how to calm the brain so your child can finally move forward.
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PEMF Therapy for Lyme Diease and PANS: Elena Zajac's Healing Journey | Nervous System Strategies | E253

PEMF therapy for Lyme disease can offer real relief. In this episode, I share Elena’s powerful healing journey with Lyme and PANS and how calming the nervous system creates change. As a leader in Regulation First Parenting™, I guide families through emotional dysregulation.
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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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