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Regulation First Parenting®

Dr. Roseann helps parents understand how nervous system dysregulation, stress, and inflammation affect emotional regulation and behavior so families can better support healing and recovery.
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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.
August 19, 2026
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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.
July 27, 2026
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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.
July 22, 2026
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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.
July 20, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about calm parenting

The 3-Second Pause That Stops You From Escalating | Co-Regulation Parenting | E424

The 3-second pause that stops you from escalating helps parents pause, regulate, and respond instead of react. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a pediatric mental health expert in Regulation First Parenting® and emotional dysregulation, helping parents build calm, regulated homes.
July 13, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about power struggle parenting

The Real Reason Power Struggles Keep Happening | Nervous System Regulation | E422

The real reason power struggles keep happening isn't about bad behavior—it's about a repeating nervous system loop between you and your child. Learn why escalation keeps happening and how to calm a dysregulated child so you can finally break the cycle and bring peace back home.
July 6, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about screaming child

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Screaming at You | Co-Regulation Parenting | E420

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Screaming at You is one of the most searched parenting questions—and for good reason. In the middle of chaos, your nervous system gets hijacked too. Learn how co-regulation techniques help you stay steady, calm the brain first, and break the meltdown cycle.
June 30, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about parenting instrinct

What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Trusting Your Parenting Instincts | Regulation First Parenting® | E419

Trusting your parenting instincts can feel impossible when others say “everything’s fine.” If your child melts down at home but holds it together at school, this guide explains why—and what to do next using a nervous system–first approach.
June 25, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Is Gentle Parenting Effective?

Why Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working for Your Strong-Willed Child | Regulation First Parenting® | E417

Learn why gentle parenting may not work for strong willed children, how dysregulation drives behavior, and what helps reduce power struggles and build cooperation.
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Yelling at Kids

Stop Yelling and Punishing: What to Do Instead | Regulation First Parenting® | E416

Learn why yelling and punishment escalate dysregulation, what happens during survival mode, and how connection and regulation help children respond and learn.
June 15, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about stop reacting

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.
April 21, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Help Siblings Get Along

How to Help Siblings Get Along When One Is Dysregulated | Co-Regulation Parenting | E383

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.
February 18, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about cooperation without fighting

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.
January 28, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about defiant kid

What I See Inside Every “Defiant” Kid’s Brain Map | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E376

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.
January 26, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Kid Doesn't Listen

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.
January 14, 2026
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about help your child

How to help your child if You've Tried Everything | Co-Regulation | E371

Discover why nothing seems to work for your child and how calming the nervous system first unlocks learning, emotional regulation, and lasting progress without blame or burnout.
January 7, 2026
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The Real Reason You’re Stuck in Power Struggles | Regulation First Parenting™ | E369

Learn why discipline fails with a dysregulated child and how Regulation First Parenting breaks power struggles by calming the nervous system and restoring connection before teaching.
December 31, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Calming phrases

The 4 Calming Phrases Parents Say Changed Everything | Co-Regulation Parenting | E367

When your child melts down, every parent wonders what to say. These are the 4 calming phrases parents say changed everything because they help a dysregulated child feel safe, connected, and ready to regulate.
December 24, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Oppositional Behavior

The Surprising Fix for Oppositional Behavior (3 Steps Parents Can Use Today) | Regulation First Parenting® | E358

When every request sparks “no,” it’s not defiance, it’s survival mode. Decode oppositional behavior and use brain-calming steps from the Regulation First Parenting® method, created by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading expert in child dysregulation.
November 24, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about child's meltdown

Your Child’s Meltdown Triggered Your Meltdown, Now What? | Co-Regulation | E357

When meltdowns meet meltdowns, no one wins. Discover the brain science behind shared dysregulation and simple steps to stay calm, connected, and in control together.
November 19, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about gentle parenting

Gentle Parenting Isn’t Enough: Here’s What Kids Really Need | Regulation First Parenting® | E355

Gentle parenting without regulation can backfire. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how emotional dysregulation in children needs more than empathy and how her Regulation First Parenting® “Regulate, Connect, Correct” approach can change family dynamics.
November 12, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Calm Your Child

How to Calm Your Child Without Saying a Word | Co-Regulation Parenting | E351

When talking makes things worse, silence can heal. Discover how body language, breathing, and calm presence help your child regulate without overwhelming their nervous system.
October 29, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Rewards and Consequences

Are Rewards and Consequences Hurting Your Child Instead of Helping? | Regulation-First Parenting | E349

Sticker charts not working? Discover why traditional discipline fails for dysregulated children and learn neuroscience-backed approaches to calm the brain and build lasting behavioral change.
October 22, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Nervous System Co-Regulation

Why Nervous System Co-Regulation Beats Consequences Every Time | Regulation-First Parenting | E348

When your child is screaming, throwing things, shutting down, or completely overwhelmed, your instinct may be to reach for consequences. But understanding why nervous system co-regulation beats consequences every time can completely transform the way you respond to challenging behavior.
October 20, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about transitions are hard

The Real Reason Transitions Are So Hard For Your Child | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E347

Leaving the house. Turning off the tablet. Starting homework. Going to bed. If you've ever wondered why transitions are so hard for your child, you're not alone. What looks like resistance, defiance, or stubbornness is often a sign that your child's nervous system is struggling to shift from one state to another.
October 15, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about Co-Regulation Parenting

How to Stay Calm When Your Kid Isn’t: Co-Regulation Parenting 101 | Co-Regulation Parenting | E346

Some days it feels like your child's big emotions are simply too much—and before you know it, your own emotions are boiling over too. If you've ever wondered how to stay calm when your child isn't, you're not alone. This is where co-regulation parenting becomes one of the most important skills you can develop.
October 13, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about parenting is hard

Why Parenting Is Hard Today (It's Not Just You) | Regulation-First Parenting | E342

Does parenting feel harder than it used to? If you're constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or wondering why everyday parenting feels so difficult, you're not imagining it. Understanding why parenting feels so hard right now starts with recognizing the reality of modern parenting and the toll it takes on our nervous systems.
September 29, 2025
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Dysregulated Kids podcast episode about traditional discipline

Why Traditional Discipline Makes My Child Worse | Regulation First Parenting® | E334

Traditional discipline doesn’t work for every child. Learn brain-based strategies to calm meltdowns, build connection, and teach real-life emotional skills that help kids thrive.
September 1, 2025
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"I Swore I'd Stay Calm ... Then I lost It" | How to Self Regulate as a Parent | E329

You’re not a bad parent, you’re a dysregulated one. Discover why we yell, what drives our reactions, and how to self regulate as a parent before responding with calm and clarity.
August 13, 2025
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When Your Child Is Left Out: What to Say and Do | Co-Regulation Parenting | E328

When your child is left out, it creates a kind of heartbreak that parents never forget. Whether it's being excluded from a birthday party, ignored by friends, left out of a group project, or overlooked during an important school event, watching your child experience rejection can feel painful and deeply personal.
August 11, 2025
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“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.
July 9, 2025
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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.
July 7, 2025
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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.
May 21, 2025
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The #1 Reason Your Child Has Anger Episodes – And How to Fix It | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E293

Does your child go from calm to furious in seconds? Do child anger episodes seem to appear out of nowhere, leaving everyone exhausted and confused? Understanding the real reason behind your child's anger episodes can completely change how you respond—and help you create lasting change.
April 9, 2025
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How to Handle a Child with Anger Issues in 3 Simple Steps (Without Yelling or Losing Your Stuff!) | Co-Regulation Parenting | E290

Parenting a child with anger issues can be exhausting. One minute everything seems fine, and the next you're dealing with yelling, screaming, aggression, or a full-blown meltdown. Learn three simple steps that help reduce power struggles and build emotional regulation skills.
March 31, 2025
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How Not to Be a Fear-Based Parent (Ditch the Scare Tactics and Raise a Resilient, Motivated Kid) | Regulation-First Parenting | E287

Most parents don't set out to use fear-based parenting. Yet many of us grew up hearing messages that used threats, guilt, or shame to motivate behavior. The good news is that there is a better way to raise resilient, confident, emotionally regulated kids.
March 19, 2025
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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.
December 30, 2024
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What is Co-regulation and How it Resets a Child's Nervous System | Co-regulation | 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.
December 16, 2024
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What to do When You are an Overwhelmed Parent | Regulation-First Parenting | E259

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.
December 13, 2024
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Coming Out of Crisis and Survival: Getting the Right Resources for Your Child with Angela Powell | Regulation-First Parenting | E234

What happens when you've tried everything, followed the advice, met with professionals, and still feel like you're stuck in survival mode? For many families seeking support for neurodivergent children, the hardest part isn't finding information—it's finding the right support.
September 30, 2024
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What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied at School | Co-Regulation Parenting | E229

This episode explores the impact of bullying on children, the different types, and practical strategies for parents and educators to provide effective support and intervention.
September 16, 2024
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#1 Therapist Technique to Address Picky Eating | Nervous System Regulation | E218

Struggling with a picky eater? Discover effective strategies to manage restrictive eating habits, especially in children with ARFID, and make mealtimes more enjoyable for your family.
August 7, 2024
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Why Teens Refuses Treatment | Regulation First Parenting™ | E215

In this episode, we explore why teens resist treatment and share effective strategies to encourage them toward better mental health and well-being.
July 29, 2024
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Child Psychologist Explains Childhood's Misbehavior | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E206

Join our 'Behavior Decoded' series to understand and manage your child's behavior, supporting their emotional and developmental needs effectively and reducing parental frustration.
July 1, 2024
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Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Kids For Lifelong Success | Regulation-First Parenting | E202

Explore the importance of nurturing emotional intelligence in children, fostering self-confidence, self-love, and holistic success beyond academic achievements in today's fast-paced, stress-ridden society.
June 17, 2024
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Gifted Children: Understanding and Nurturing Their Potential | Regulation-First Parenting | E201

Explore how to understand and nurture the potential of gifted children, providing appropriate support and opportunities for their remarkable abilities and unique talents.
June 12, 2024
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Parenting Tips for Anxious Teens: Calm Brain Tools with Nancy MCDermott LCSW | Nervous System Strategies | E198

Parenting an anxious teen can feel like walking on eggshells, but you’re not alone. Get essential parenting tips for anxious teens and calm-brain strategies inspired by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting® method to help your child feel safe and supported.
June 5, 2024
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Parenting Tips for Raising a Child with ADHD | Co-Regulation | E192

Join us on a journey of embracing neurodiversity, offering practical strategies and heartfelt advice to empower parents raising neurodivergent children.
May 13, 2024
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Why Does My Kid Trigger Me So Much? | Co-Regulation Parenting | E188

Do you ever find yourself reacting more strongly to your child than you want to? Understanding the connection between parenting stress, nervous system regulation, and emotional triggers can help you stay calmer, more connected, and more resilient.
May 3, 2024
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Homeschooling Special Needs Children and Teens with Terrie McKee | Regulation-First Parenting | E185

In this episode, we delve into homeschooling special needs children, emphasizing the importance of understanding regulations and maximizing extracurricular opportunities.
April 24, 2024
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Parenting Neurodivergent: Helping Your Child Become a Successful Adult with Zhara Astra | Regulation-First Parenting | E179

For today’s episode with Zhara Astra – a filmmaker, professor, and advocate for neurodiversity – we’ll be exploring more about the challenges, triumphs, and essential tips for supporting neurodivergent children on their journey to adulthood.
April 10, 2024
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Neurodivergent Families: When You are a Neurodivergent Parent | Regulation-First Parenting | E178

Neurodivergent families, 25% of the US population, face unique challenges. With small steps and positivity, parents nurture resilience and harmony.
April 8, 2024
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Belief vs. Skepticism: Navigating Doubts About Behavioral and Mental Health Solutions | Regulation-First Parenting | E172

Join us as we unravel the complexities of mental health solutions, dispelling misconceptions and offering guidance for informed decisions. Let's empower well-being together!
March 18, 2024
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Anxiety in Kids: Helping my Kid be Less Fearful and Worried | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E145

Uncover the subtle signs of child anxiety and gain valuable insights on nurturing emotional well-being in kids.
December 6, 2023
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Top Homework Tips for Parents | Regulation-First Parenting | E125

Explore vital tips for parents to help children conquer homework hurdles and thrive academically amidst today's educational complexities and distractions.
October 11, 2023
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How to Deal with Oppositional Behavior | Regulation First Parenting® | E123

Discover how to deal with oppositional behavior by calming the brain first, so your child can finally think, listen, and cooperate again. Learn what truly works by listening to the podcast episode now to start transforming your parenting with Regulation First Parenting®.
October 4, 2023
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Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 2 | Co-Regulation Parenting | E118

This episode is a continuation of our previous episode on Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen.
September 18, 2023
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Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen - Part 1 | Co-Regulation Parenting | E117

This episode is the first part of Ways to Improve Communication With Your Child or Teen and we will be focusing on the great strategies that parents can use to foster a better and healthier parent-child relationship.
September 15, 2023
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Why parent-child communication breaks down | Co-Regulation Parenting | E116

Reasons as to why parent-child communication breaks down vary and each one of them is capable of significantly impacting the parent-child relationship. That is why it’s essential for us to dive deep into those reasons in today’s episode.
September 13, 2023
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How to Overcome Negative Thinking and Become a Better Parent | Regulation-First Parenting | E109

In today’s episode, we’ll be focusing on how we could overcome negative thinking and be a better parent.
August 23, 2023
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Is Negativity Affecting Your Parenting? | Regulation-First Parenting | E108

Recognizing the impact of one's own upbringing and seeking support to address negative patterns and experiences can definitely pave the way for healthier and more positive parenting. That is why we will be discussing negativity in relation to parenting in today’s episode.
August 21, 2023
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Treating Symptoms, Not Diagnoses: A Better Way to Heal the Brain | Nervous System Regulation | E104

This is an episode parents shouldn’t miss as we are joined by an amazing guest, Tiffany, who will be sharing her whole journey both as a mom and a dad who trusted her guts and got ahead of the problem in healing the brain by treating the symptoms not the diagnosis.
August 7, 2023
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How to Stop Screen Time Battles Without Constant Power Struggles | Nervous System Regulation | E103

In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing about stopping screen time battles with your kids considering the fact that excessive social media use significantly affects their mental health.
August 2, 2023
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Is My Teen Ready for College? | Regulation-First Parenting | E101

Something that many colleges try to hide is the fact that about 40% of freshmen don’t get to finish their first year in college. There are many reasons as to why this happens. Tune in to know the factors in your child's college readiness.
July 28, 2023
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Flexible Thinking in Kids: Parenting Hacks That Actually Work | Regulation-First Parenting | E99

Todays episode, we will be focusing on parenting hacks, which is the third part in our series on ways to cultivate flexibility in kids.
July 24, 2023
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Coping Skills for Kids: How to Build Stress Tolerance | Regulation First Parenting® | E94

Today’s episode, which is a continuation of our series on coping skills, is going to give you tools and resources to help your kids be more resilient.
July 12, 2023
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Bubble Wrap Parenting | Regulation-First Parenting | E92

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about how to reverse bubble wrap parenting and help your kids develop resilience so that they can be stress slayers not just today but also in the future.
July 7, 2023
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How Your Child's Behavior Can Affect Your Marriage | Regulation-First Parenting | E79

We all know that parenting is hard and it becomes even more challenging when your child is dealing with a behavioral problem or a mental health condition. In some cases, marriages are affected because of children.
June 9, 2023
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Master Calm Brain Parenting Hacks for Peaceful Kids | Co-Regulation Parenting | E68

Struggling with daily meltdowns and big emotions? In this episode, I share practical brain calming techniques for parents to help your child regulate, focus, and feel safe, grounded in my Regulation First Parenting® approach for supporting emotional dysregulation in kids.
May 24, 2023
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How to Manage Your Child's Mental Health Crisis Without Panic | Co-Regulation Parenting | E63

While mental health issues have long existed, the increasing number of children experiencing mental health crises is alarming.
May 12, 2023
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What's Going on in My Kid's Brain | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E60

It’s important to use neuroscience to guide us in helping our kids because without it, we’re going to continue to have mental health crises.
May 5, 2023
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Doctor Gaslighting: What to Do When Your Concerns About Your Child Are Dismissed | Regulation-First Parenting | E50

Early intervention is the key to addressing mental health issues, especially for children. However, some parents had terrible experiences seeking help from pediatricians because they were concerned about their children.
April 14, 2023
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Loving Your Child but Not Their Behavior: Where Parents Draw the Line | Regulation-First Parenting | E45

Sometimes, no matter how hard parents try keeping their frustration in check, they get overwhelmed because of their children’s behaviors which trigger their outbursts.
April 3, 2023
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Explaining Mental Health to Siblings: What Parents Need to Say | Co-Regulation Parenting | E44

Parents usually have a hard time deciding whether or not they should inform their other children about the mental health issue their child is facing. Sometimes, the difficulty lies more in explaining to the others what’s going on with their other sibling.
March 31, 2023
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Benefits of Parent Support Groups for Families Facing Challenges | Regulation-First Parenting | E35

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.
March 14, 2023
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How to Explain Your Child's Diagnosis to Family Members | Co-Regulation Parenting | E31

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.
March 6, 2023
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How to Talk to Your Child About Their Diagnosis | Co-Regulation Parenting | E30

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.
March 3, 2023
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Grades and Mental Health: What Every Parent Needs to Know | Regulation-First Parenting | E18

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.
February 13, 2023
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When Parents Disagree on Treatment: Finding Common Ground Together | Regulation-First Parenting | E15

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.
February 8, 2023
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When a Teacher Wants to Medicate My Child: What to Say | Regulation-First Parenting | E7

Having someone to discuss about treating a child’s mental health and that there are other solutions besides medication is important in our mission to change people’s mindsets especially on taking medications.
January 27, 2023
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178: Neurodivergent Families: When You are a Neurodivergent Parent

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