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Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for Behavior, Anxiety, ADHD and More

Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge

300 episodes

Are you tired of the daily battles, the problems with listening and focus, meltdowns over minor frustrations, and the constant feeling of walking on eggshells in your own home? If you're a parent who feels overwhelmed, stuck in a cycle of reactivity, and utterly exhausted from trying to manage your child's challenging behaviors, you are not alone. You've tried everything—the sticker charts, the timeouts, the endless negotiations—but nothing creates lasting change. The answer isn't more discipline. The secret is understanding the brain. Welcome to Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help, the podcast that is revolutionizing the way we parent.

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Hosted by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a licensed therapist, school psychologist and author with over 30 years of experience in children's mental health and recognized by Forbes as a thought leader in children's mental health, this podcast is your lifeline. Dr. Roseann pulls back the curtain on why your child or teen is struggling, whether they have a clinical diagnosis like ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, OCD, Depression, Dyslexia, Executive Functioning challenges, Lyme, or PANS/PANDAS, or are simply navigating the ups and downs of everyday life.Her revolutionary Regulation First Parenting™ approach teaches that calming the nervous system is the first step before you can connect, teach, or help your child learn.

In short, actionable episodes, Dr. Roseann gives you proven tools like the CALMS Protocol™, quick nervous system reset tools and co-regulation strategies to move your child (and yourself!) from stress and reactivity to calm, connection, and resilience. You'll learn what to say and do to de-escalate meltdowns in the moment, how to build your child's emotional regulation skills, and how to improve their executive functioning and attention so they can succeed at home, at school, and in life.

Imagine shifting your entire perspective from seeing "defiance" to understanding "dysregulation." Picture yourself feeling confident and equipped, knowing exactly how to respond in those tough parenting moments. This is the transformation that awaits you. Parents discover how to break free from the reactivity cycle and build a more connected, joyful family—going from helpless and frustrated to empowered and hopeful.

Here's what you can expect from Dysregulated Kids: Real Solutions for Real Problems – Whether you're dealing with ADHD, anxiety, sensory overload, meltdowns, or everyday struggles, Dr. Roseann brings strategies that actually work.

Science-Backed Parenting Tools – Learn how to understand your child's nervous system and apply research-driven calming strategies to create a peaceful, happy home.

Practical Advice You Can Use Today – Each episode delivers focused, actionable content without the fluff—just pure wisdom you can apply to your family right away.

Empowerment and Hope – Dr. Roseann blends expert knowledge with deep empathy for the challenges parents face, helping you feel confident that you can…

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

    · 31 min · Episode 309

    Feeling like you’ve tried everything and your child is still struggling? You’re not alone. When behavior, mood, or learning issues remain a mystery, brain mapping offers the clarity parents desperately need. Here, I’ll…

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

    · 16 min · Episode 308

    Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes When school amplifies your child's anxiety, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, or emotional overwhelm, it can leave you feeling helpless. You're not alone. Many children struggle with…

  3. 5 Things Parents Shouldn't Say to Kids with OCD or Anxiety | Regulation First Parenting™ | E307

    · 11 min · Episode 307

    Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes When your child spirals into worry, intrusive thoughts, or repetitive questions, it can feel like nothing you say helps. The truth is that some of the most common parenting responses…

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

    · 12 min · Episode 306

    Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes When your child is unfocused, irritable, anxious, or melting down, it may be a sign their brain needs more support. One often-overlooked root cause is low magnesium. In this episode,…

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

    · 13 min · Episode 305

    Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Does it ever feel like everything is just too much to handle as a parent? Between the emotional outbursts, power struggles, and pressure to stay composed, it's easy to feel…

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

    · 14 min · Episode 304

    ODD and ADHD often occur together, creating challenges that can leave parents feeling exhausted, frustrated, and unsure what to do next. In this episode, I explain the connection between ODD and ADHD, why these…

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

    · 11 min · Episode 303

    Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes When your child talks back, melts down, or refuses simple requests, it's easy to take it personally and assume they're being disrespectful. But what you're often seeing is nervous…

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

    · 13 min · Episode 302

    Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes If your child can hyperfocus on video games but completely falls apart when asked to clean their room, start homework, or finish simple tasks, you're not dealing with laziness. You're…

  9. 301: Stop the Trial and Error: How the BrainBehaviorReset™ Program Helps Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, OCD & More

    · 16 min · Episode 301

    Does it seem like no matter what approach you try, nothing sticks—and your kid remains anxious, overwhelmed, or shutting down? You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. The reason so many therapies fall flat is…

  10. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbiome Health Affects ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety in Kids with Dr. Aaron Hartman | E300

    · 57 min · Episode 300

    Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Parenting a dysregulated child can feel overwhelming when the meltdowns, mood swings, and behavior challenges keep coming. If you've wondered whether something deeper is driving those…

  11. Developing Emotional Regulation Skills in Children | Nervous System Strategies | E299

    · 11 min · Episode 299

    When your child has big reactions to seemingly small problems, it can leave you feeling confused, frustrated, and unsure how to help. The good news is that developing emotional regulation skills is possible, and it…

  12. How to Increase Self-Control in Children | Nervous System Strategies | E298

    · 12 min · Episode 298

    When your child melts down over “tiny things,” grabs impulsively, or seems to go from zero to 100 in seconds, it can feel frustrating and exhausting. Self control in children is a skill that develops over time, and it…

  13. Why Your Child Struggles with Self-Control – The Hidden Causes | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E297

    · 9:50 · Episode 297

    When a child struggles with self-control, everyday moments can feel exhausting for the whole family. In this episode, I explain why a child struggles with self-control, what is happening beneath the surface, and how…

  14. Best Time to Take Magnesium Supplement | Nervous System Strategies | E296

    · 11 min · Episode 296

    If your child is wired at night, melting down after school, or struggling to focus and you’re exhausted from trying everything and magnesium is not working for your child, you need to know best time to take Magnesium…

  15. The Connection Between Gut Health, Behavior, and Picky Eating | Nervous System Regulation | E295

    · 16 min · Episode 295

    Gut health plays a much bigger role in your child's behavior, focus, and emotional regulation than most parents realize. In this episode, I explain how gut health influences the brain, why the gut-brain connection…

  16. 3 Surprising Causes of ADHD Symptoms Most Parents Miss | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E294

    · 13 min · Episode 294

    If your child seems distracted, reactive, or struggling to focus, it’s easy to assume ADHD is the issue. But over 30 years of clinical experience shows that ADHD-like symptoms often stem from other causes. Nutrient…

  17. The #1 Reason Your Child Has Anger Episodes – And How to Fix It | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E293

    · 13 min · Episode 293

    When a child has anger episodes, it can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and emotionally exhausting for the entire family. In this episode, I explain why a child has anger episodes, what is happening beneath the…

  18. 5 Ways to Make Mornings Easier for a Child Who Hates School | Nervous System Strategies | E292

    · 14 min · Episode 292

    If mornings feel like a battlefield, you’re not failing. It’s not bad parenting, it’s a dysregulated brain. Kids with anxiety, ADHD, learning differences, or sensory sensitivities often hit overload before the day…

  19. Food to Avoid for ADHD: The Worst Offenders for Focus and Behavior | Nervous System Strategies | E291

    · 15 min · Episode 291

    What if one simple food swap could help your child focus better and reduce meltdowns? You’re not imagining it, nutrition directly affects neurotransmitters, gut health, and the nervous system. Kids with ADHD often…

  20. How to Handle a Child with Anger Issues in 3 Simple Steps (Without Yelling or Losing Your Stuff!) | Co-Regulation Parenting | E290

    · 13 min · Episode 290

    How to handle a child with anger issues is one of the most common questions parents ask when emotions seem to explode out of nowhere. In this episode, I explain how to handle a child with anger issues, why anger is…

  21. How to Deal with OCD Without Medication | Regulation First Parenting™ | E289

    · 17 min · Episode 289

    How to Deal with OCD Without Medication In this episode, Dr. Roseann breaks down how to deal with OCD without medication, teaching parents practical, science-backed strategies to calm the brain and retrain behavior.…

  22. Self-Regulation Strategies for Students | Regulation First Parenting™ | E288

    · 16 min · Episode 288

    Supporting Dysregulated Children in School When your child melts down or shuts down during the school day, it can be confusing and stressful. These behaviors are not misbehavior—they are signs of a dysregulated child…

  23. How Not to Be a Fear-Based Parent (Ditch the Scare Tactics and Raise a Resilient, Motivated Kid) | Regulation-First Parenting | E287

    · 15 min · Episode 287

    How not to be a fear-based parent is something many loving parents struggle with, especially during stressful moments. In this episode, I explain how not to be a fear-based parent, why fear-based parenting often…

  24. Emotional Regulation Techniques for Parents | Regulation First Parenting™ | E286

    · 18 min · Episode 286

    Emotional Regulation Techniques for Kids When your child melts down over minor frustrations, it can feel exhausting. This isn’t defiance, it’s a dysregulated child whose nervous system is overwhelmed. In this episode,…

  25. Improve Sleep Quality using these Sleep Strategies for Kids | Regulation First Parenting™ | E285

    · 17 min · Episode 285

    Improve Sleep Quality in Dysregulated Kids Parents often assume behavior, attention issues, or anxiety are the root causes of challenging days, but sleep is one of the strongest regulation anchors. Poor sleep prevents…

  26. Breaking the Screen Time Struggle | Nervous System Strategies | E284

    · 20 min · Episode 284

    Break from Screen Time: Calmer Transitions for Kids When your child melts down the moment screen time ends, it’s not defiance, it’s a dysregulated nervous system struggling to shift gears. Understanding how to break…

  27. How do you Help a Child With Transition Meltdowns | Nervous System Strategies | E283

    · 17 min · Episode 283

    Transition Meltdowns: Calming Everyday Shifts When your child melts down the moment you say it’s time to stop, it’s not defiance—it’s a transition meltdown driven by a stressed or overwhelmed nervous system.…

  28. Pediatric Chiropractic Care for Autism, ADHD, SPD & Birth Trauma | Nervous System Regulation | E282

    · 58 min · Episode 282

    Pediatric chiropractic care is gaining attention as parents look for natural ways to support nervous system regulation, behavior, and overall well-being. In this episode, we explore how pediatric chiropractic care may…

  29. 3 Natural Remedies for PANS/PANDAS or Complex Behavioral Issues in Children | Nervous System Strategies | E281

    · 20 min · Episode 281

    Natural Remedies for PANS/PANDAS When your child’s brain feels stuck “on” anxious, reactive, or spiraling into meltdowns, it can leave parents exhausted and overwhelmed. Understanding natural remedies for PANS/PANDAS…

  30. Best supplements for children with PANS PANDAS, Mood or Complex Behavioral Issues | Nervous System Strategies | E280

    · 18 min · Episode 280

    Best Supplements for Children with PANS/PANDAS Watching your child struggle with PANS/PANDAS, mood swings, anxiety, or OCD can be overwhelming. Understanding the best supplements for children with PANS/PANDAS helps…

  31. Should You Medicate Your Child With PANS/PANDAS? | Nervous System Regulation | E279

    · 16 min · Episode 279

    Should you medicate your child with PANS? It's one of the most difficult questions parents face after a diagnosis. In this episode, I explore should you medicate your child with PANS, what parents need to know about…

  32. What Causes PANS/PANDAS Onset and Triggers Flares? Regulation First Parenting™ | E278

    · 25 min · Episode 278

    What Causes PANS/PANDAS: Early Signs and Triggers Watching your child suddenly spiral with OCD, anxiety, mood swings, or school refusal can feel terrifying. Understanding what causes PANS/PANDAS is the first step to…

  33. Co-parenting pans pandas, Mood or Complex Behavioral Issues in Children | Co-Regulation | E277

    · 15 min · Episode 277

    Co-Parenting PANS/PANDAS: Strategies for Unified Support Parenting a child with PANS/PANDAS, mood swings, or complex behavioral challenges can feel isolating. Disagreements between caregivers can amplify stress and…

  34. 3 Quick Techniques of calming a dysregulated child | Regulation First Parenting™ | E276

    · 16 min · Episode 276

    Early Dysregulation Signs in Kids: Calm and Co-Regulate Parenting a child who shifts into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone. Recognizing early dysregulation signs helps you respond…

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

    · 17 min · Episode 275

    PANS/PANDAS vs ADHD vs Mood Disorder: Understanding Overlapping Symptoms When your child exhibits anxiety, impulsivity, meltdowns, or sudden behavioral changes, you may wonder PANS/PANDAS vs ADHD vs mood disorder and…

  36. 10 Top Signs of PANS/PANDAS in Children | Regulation First Parenting™ | E274

    · 22 min · Episode 274

    Signs of PANS/PANDAS: Early Detection and Support If your child suddenly experiences anxiety, rage, OCD rituals, tics, or school refusal, it can feel terrifying. Many parents miss early clues because these symptoms…

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

    · 19 min · Episode 273

    Non-medication approaches are becoming an important part of the conversation for parents seeking support for ADHD, anxiety, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and other behavioral challenges. In this episode, I explore when…

  38. 272: Can You Do PEMF Therapy at Home?

    · 11 min · Episode 272

    PEMF Therapy at Home: Calming Dysregulated Brains If your child struggles with anxiety, focus, or meltdowns, you may wonder if PEMF therapy at home works as well as clinic sessions. In this episode, Dr. Roseann…

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

    · 13 min · Episode 271

    What Is PEMF Therapy Good For: Calm, Focus, and Emotional Regulation Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes If your child struggles with anxiety, attention, meltdowns, or sensory overload, you may wonder what is PEMF…

  40. What is PEMF therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E270

    · 17 min · Episode 270

    What Is PEMF Therapy: Calming the Dysregulated Brain Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes If your child struggles with anxiety, attention, or emotional dysregulation, you may wonder what is PEMF therapy and whether it’s…

  41. Minimum age for Neurofeedback Therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E269

    · 14 min · Episode 269

    Minimum Age for Neurofeedback and Benefits Across Life Stages Parents often ask about the minimum age for neurofeedback. Based on decades of clinical experience, children as young as three and a half can benefit.…

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

    · 19 min · Episode 268

    How Fast Does Neurofeedback Work: From Children to Adults Parents often ask, how fast does neurofeedback work for kids and adults struggling with attention, anxiety, or emotional reactivity. In this episode, Dr.…

  43. Who Should Use Neurofeedback? | Nervous System Strategies | E267

    · 22 min · Episode 267

    Who Uses Neurofeedback: Calming the Dysregulated Brain If your child struggles with attention, anxiety, OCD, or emotional overwhelm, you may wonder who uses neurofeedback and whether it’s safe. Neurofeedback is a…

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

    · 18 min · Episode 266

    Magnesium L-Threonate for Attention and Brain Health Magnesium is a vital nutrient, but deficiency is common. Magnesium L-threonate for attention supports cognitive function, emotional regulation, and focus in…

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

    · 22 min · Episode 265

    Non-medication strategies can be powerful tools for improving attention, mood, behavior, and emotional regulation in children. In this episode, I explore the best non-medication strategies for helping children thrive,…

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

    · 15 min · Episode 264

    Long-term effects of emotional dysregulation can impact far more than a child's behavior. In this episode, I explain the long-term effects of emotional dysregulation, why early intervention matters, and what parents…

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

    · 20 min · Episode 263

    Behavioral support should never be based on guesswork, trial and error, or one-size-fits-all solutions. In this episode, I explain how effective behavioral support helps parents understand the root causes of…

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

    · 23 min · Episode 262

    Can Neurofeedback Damage Your Brain? If your child struggles with attention, anxiety, or big behaviors, you may wonder: can neurofeedback damage your brain? In this episode, Dr. Roseann explains how EEG neurofeedback…

  49. 5 Simple Co-Regulation Techniques to Help Parents Calm Their Child’s Emotions | Co-Regulation Parenting | E261

    · 14 min · Episode 261

    Co-regulation techniques are some of the most powerful tools parents can use to help children navigate big emotions. In this episode, I share practical co-regulation techniques that help children feel safe, calm, and…

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

    · 14 min · Episode 260

    RESET TO REGULATE™: What Is Co-Regulation When your child melts down, shuts down, or reacts explosively, it’s not bad parenting—it’s nervous system dysregulation. Understanding what is co-regulation helps parents calm…

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