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Dysregulated Kids Podcast


LISTEN NOW:
Calm the Nervous System.
Change Behavior.
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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?
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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:

Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about the Cornell case and bystander action, with school hallway silhouettes and “Bystander Effect Explained” text

The Cornell Case: Why Didn’t Someone Step In?

When danger unfolds, why didn’t someone step in? This episode explores why kids may freeze, follow the crowd, or stay silent—and how parents can prepare them to respond. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge uses Regulation First Parenting™ to help families understand emotional dysregulation and build practical skills.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about why your child’s behavior triggers you, featuring Dr. Roseann and “Your Triggers as a Parent” text

Why Your Child’s Behavior Triggers You So Much And How to Stop Reacting | Co-Regulation Parenting | E448

When your child’s behavior pushes your buttons, it can be hard to stay calm. Why Your Child’s Behavior Triggers You So Much And How to Stop Reacting explores the nervous system behind reactivity, with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ expertise.
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Dr. Roseann beside The Dysregulated Kid book cover and a parent, with “Nothing Is Working?” and “Start Here” text

The Dysregulated Kid Is Here: What I Hope Happens Next | Regulation First Parenting® | E447

For parents navigating emotional dysregulation, The Dysregulated Kid offers a simpler way forward: more self-compassion, curiosity, and small moments of change. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge brings her expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ to help families create lasting change.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about resetting to regulate an overwhelmed nervous system

RESET to Regulate®: How to Calm an Overwhelmed Nervous System | Nervous System Regulation | E446

When stress takes over, knowing what to do first can make all the difference. Learning how to reset to regulate helps parents pause, create capacity, and respond with intention. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and childhood emotional dysregulation, makes regulation practical.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about resetting the body when stress takes over

Reset Your Body When Stress Takes Over | Nervous System Regulation | E445

When stress takes over, your body needs regulation—not more pressure. Learn simple ways to reset your nervous system through breath, pressure, and movement with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an expert in Regulation First Parenting® and emotional dysregulation in children.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about helping your child regulate big emotions with the LOVE Pause

Help Your Child Regulate Big Emotions with the LOVE Pause® | Regulation First Parenting® | E444

When big emotions take over, knowing what to do can feel overwhelming. Understanding how to help your child regulate big emotions with the LOVE Pause® highlights how small moments of regulation can change what happens next. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge brings 30 years of expertise in Regulation First Parenting® and childhood emotional dysregulation.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about the first chapter of The Dysregulated Kid

Inside The Dysregulated Kid: The Chapter Every Parent Needs First | Regulation First Parenting® | E443

Inside The Dysregulated Kid starts with a powerful shift: stop blaming yourself or your child and look beneath the behavior. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an expert in Regulation First Parenting® and childhood emotional dysregulation, helps parents find a calmer path forward.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about what to do in the first 5 minutes of a meltdown

What to Do in the First 5 Minutes of a Meltdown | Co-Regulation Parenting | E442

When your child melts down, the first few minutes matter. Learn what to do in the first 5 minutes of a meltdown to reduce escalation and support regulation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an expert in Regulation First Parenting® and emotional dysregulation, shows parents what to do.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about why Dr. Roseann wrote The Dysregulated Kid

Why I Wrote The Dysregulated Kid—And Who It’s Really For | Regulation First Parenting® | E441

When you’ve tried everything to help your child regulate, you may wonder what you’re missing. The real reason why I wrote The Dysregulated Kid and who it’s really for reveals a different path forward, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s expertise in Regulation First Parenting® and emotional dysregulation in children.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about defiance and dysregulation

Before You Call It Defiance, Ask These 5 Questions | Regulation First Parenting® | E440

Before calling your child defiant, pause and look deeper. These 5 questions to ask before you call it defiance can reveal whether behavior is driven by dysregulation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge teaches Regulation First Parenting® to help families understand and regulate the brain.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about teachers and family misreading child behavior

When Teachers and Family Misread Your Child's Behavior | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E439

When teachers and family misread your child's behavior, parents may question their instincts when others don’t see the struggle. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge helps parents understand emotional dysregulation through Regulation First Parenting® and calm the brain first.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about behavior as a signal

Why Behavior Is the Signal, Not the Problem | Regulation First Parenting® | E438

When your child’s behavior feels overwhelming, it may be communicating more than defiance. The reason why behavior is the signal, not the problem, explains what’s beneath big reactions and how regulation changes everything. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is an expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and childhood dysregulation.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about home nervous system regulation

Is Something in Your Home Quietly Affecting Your Family's Nervous System? | Nervous System Regulation | E437

Is Something in Your Home Quietly Affecting Your Family's Nervous System? Hidden everyday habits may be adding stress to your child's brain without you realizing it. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares practical, science-backed strategies through her Regulation First Parenting™ approach to help families reduce emotional dysregulation and build calmer, more resilient nervous systems.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about ADHD, anxiety, or dysregulation

ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? What's Really Going On? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E436

Wondering if your child's struggles are ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? The answer may be deeper than a diagnosis. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how Regulation First Parenting™ helps parents understand emotional dysregulation and support lasting calm by addressing the nervous system first.
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My Mother Was the Italian Beth Dutton: Why Dysregulated Kids Need Calm Authority | Regulation First Parenting® | E435

If you've ever wondered why dysregulated kids need calm authority, the answer starts with the parent who leads instead of reacts. In this episode, Dr. Roseann shares a powerful lesson from her mother and explains how Regulation First Parenting® helps families build emotional safety, resilience, and lasting regulation.
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The 10-Minute Reset for Meltdowns, Stress, and Big Reactions | Nervous System Regulation | E434

The 10-Minute Reset for Meltdowns, Stress, and Big Reactions | Nervous System Regulation | E434

When life feels overwhelming, a 10-Minute Reset for Meltdowns, Stress, and Big Reactions can help calm your nervous system and transform how you respond to your child. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting®, shares practical, brain-based strategies to help families reduce emotional dysregulation and build lasting resilience.
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Why Moms Feel More Anxious, Overwhelmed, and Reactive After 40 with Dr. Mariza | Nervous System Regulation | E433

Why Moms Feel More Anxious, Overwhelmed, and Reactive After 40 with Dr. Mariza | Nervous System Regulation | E433

If you've wondered why moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40, you're not alone. Hormonal changes can affect your brain, stress response, and parenting in surprising ways. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting® helps families navigate emotional dysregulation with confidence and calm.
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How Can I Be Less Emotionally Reactive? The One Simple Tool You Are Missing | Nervous System Regulation | E432

How Can I Be Less Emotionally Reactive? The One Simple Tool You Are Missing | Nervous System Regulation | E432

If you've been wondering, how can I be less emotionally reactive?, the answer starts with understanding what your child's behavior is really communicating. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting®, explains how calming the nervous system creates lasting change for the whole family.
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Why Does Nothing I Try Actually Work? And What To Do Instead | Regulation First Parenting® | E431

Why Does Nothing I Try Actually Work? And What To Do Instead | Regulation First Parenting® | E431

If you've been wondering why does nothing I try actually work and what to do instead, you're not alone. Learn why calming the nervous system—not trying harder—is the key to lasting change with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting® and a leading expert in childhood emotional dysregulation.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about what causes meltdowns in children

Why Does My Child Melt Down Over Everything? | Regulation First Parenting® | E430

If you've been asking yourself, why does my child melt down over everything, you're not alone. Learn why emotional outbursts are often signs of nervous system overload—not bad behavior. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares her Regulation First Parenting® approach to help families create lasting calm and connection.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about child behavior explained

Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time—They’re Having a Hard Time | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E429

When you realize your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time, everything about your response begins to change. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting®, helps families understand emotional dysregulation so they can calm the brain first, strengthen connection, and create lasting change.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about co-regulation

Regulate. Connect. Correct.™: The Parenting Order That Works | Regulation First Parenting® | E428

Parents often correct behavior before calming the brain—and that's why it backfires. Discover the parenting order that works and learn how small changes in timing can reduce power struggles and build cooperation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting®, helps families understand emotional dysregulation so lasting change can begin.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about nervous system dysregulation

Why You Lose It Faster When You’re Already Overloaded | Nervous System Regulation | E427

If you've ever wondered why you lose it faster when you're already overloaded, the answer may lie in your nervous system—not your parenting. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting®, helps families calm emotional dysregulation so lasting change can begin.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about parenting stress

What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Parenting Without Perfection | Co-Regulation Parenting | E426

If you've ever felt the pressure to be the perfect parent, what my Italian mother taught me about parenting without perfection will remind you that love, connection, and repair matter far more than getting every moment right. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting® approach helps families move beyond perfectionism to raise emotionally resilient, regulated kids.
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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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Is it normal for kids to be dysregulated sometimes?
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Is this podcast only for kids with ADHD or anxiety?
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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.
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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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