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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. Irritable Behavior in Teens and Children | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E210

    · 12 min · Episode 210

    Irritable Behavior in Teens and Children If your child snaps over small things, it’s not bad parenting, it’s a dysregulated child signaling stress. Irritable behavior in teens and children often reflects nervous…

  2. Unveiling Teen and Child Lying | Nervous System Strategies | E209

    · 12 min · Episode 209

    Teen and Child Lying: Understanding Behavior and Building Honesty If your child lies frequently or seems dishonest, you’re not alone. Teen and child lying often signals a dysregulated child navigating stress, anxiety,…

  3. Behavior Decoded: The Eye-Opening Reasons Behind Your Angry Kid's Behavior | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E208

    · 13 min · Episode 208

    Angry kid behavior can leave parents feeling frustrated, confused, and unsure how to help. In this episode, I explain why an angry kid is often communicating something deeper than anger, what triggers emotional…

  4. How to Stop Swearing in Children | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E207

    · 11 min · Episode 207

    How to Stop Swearing in Children If your child swears when frustrated, it’s not bad parenting, it’s a dysregulated child signaling emotional overwhelm. How to stop swearing starts with calming the nervous system,…

  5. Child Psychologist Explains Childhood's Misbehavior | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E206

    · 13 min · Episode 206

    Childhood's Misbehavior: Decoding Your Child’s Signals If your child melts down, refuses tasks, or seems unpredictable, it’s not bad parenting, it’s a dysregulated child. Childhood's misbehavior is often communication…

  6. #1 Way to Teach Executive Functioning Skills to Children | Nervous System Strategies | E205

    · 15 min · Episode 205

    Teach Executive Functioning Skills in Children Executive functioning is often misunderstood—but it can be taught. Teach executive functioning skills to children of all ages, including those with ADHD, anxiety,…

  7. Best Supplements for Stress Management | Nervous System Strategies | E204

    · 19 min · Episode 204

    Best Supplements for Stress Management in Children If your child is anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly “on edge,” you’re not alone. Best supplements for stress management can support nervous system regulation, calm…

  8. Benefits of PEMF Therapy | Nervous System Strategies | E203

    · 21 min · Episode 203

    Benefits of PEMF Therapy for Children If your child struggles with focus, anxiety, OCD, or emotional dysregulation, you’re not alone. Benefits of PEMF therapy include calming the nervous system, improving attention,…

  9. Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Kids For Lifelong Success | Regulation-First Parenting | E202

    · 13 min · Episode 202

    Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills children can develop for lifelong success. In this episode, I explain why emotional intelligence matters, how parents can nurture it from an early age, and why…

  10. Gifted Children: Understanding and Nurturing Their Potential | Regulation-First Parenting | E201

    · 14 min · Episode 201

    Gifted children often amaze parents with their intelligence, creativity, curiosity, and unique abilities. In this episode, I explore what it means to raise gifted children, how to recognize their strengths and…

  11. Overcoming Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents | Nervous System Strategies | E200

    · 13 min · Episode 200

    Overcoming Anxiety: Helping Your Child Build Resilience Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes If your child is anxious, irritable, or avoiding everyday tasks, you’re not alone. Overcoming anxiety in children starts with…

  12. Can Anxiety in Children Mimic ADHD? | Regulation First Parenting™ | E199

    · 9:27 · Episode 199

    Anxiety vs ADHD: Understanding Your Child’s Focus and Behavior When a child can’t focus, it’s often assumed to be ADHD. But anxiety vs ADHD can look very similar. In this episode, Dr. Roseann explains how anxious…

  13. Parenting Tips for Anxious Teens: Calm Brain Tools with Nancy MCDermott LCSW | Nervous System Strategies | E198

    · 45 min · Episode 198

    Parenting Tips for Anxious Teens Parenting an anxious teen can feel exhausting and confusing. If your child withdraws, refuses schoolwork, or reacts explosively, it’s not defiance it’s a dysregulated nervous system.…

  14. Natural Anxiety Relief in Children and Teens | Nervous System Regulation | E197

    · 11 min · Episode 197

    Natural anxiety relief is something many parents are searching for as anxiety continues to affect more children and teens. In this episode, I explore evidence-informed approaches to natural anxiety relief, explain how…

  15. ADHD, RSD and Strategies for Emotional Regulation | Nervous System Strategies | E196

    · 16 min · Episode 196

    ADHD and RSD: Calming the Brain and Supporting Emotional Regulation If your child overreacts to small corrections or feels crushed by perceived criticism, you’re not alone. ADHD and RSD often overlap, creating…

  16. Brain Fog and Stress: Strategies for Stress Management | Nervous System Regulation | E195

    · 13 min · Episode 195

    Brain fog and stress often go hand in hand, affecting focus, memory, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. In this episode, I explain how brain fog and stress impact the nervous system, why so many adults and…

  17. Brain Fog and Mental Health | Nervous System Strategies | E194

    · 12 min · Episode 194

    Brain Fog and Mental Health in Children If your child feels foggy, forgetful, or mentally drained, you’re not imagining it. Brain fog and mental health challenges can make school, homework, and daily life…

  18. ADHD Success Stories - How Neurofeedback and Magneium Regulates the Brain | E193

    · 14 min · Episode 193

    For more than three decades, I’ve supported thousands of kids with ADHD by helping them regulate their brains and bodies using evidence-based, natural solutions. Parents often come to me feeling scared and skeptical,…

  19. Parenting Tips for Raising a Child with ADHD | Co-Regulation | E192

    · 14 min · Episode 192

    Raising a Child with ADHD: Strengths, Structure, and Calm Parenting a child with ADHD or neurodivergence can feel overwhelming. You’re not failing. Raising a child with ADHD requires understanding their brain,…

  20. Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD | Co-Regulation | E191

    · 20 min · Episode 191

    Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD: Calming the Brain and Teaching Skills If your child melts down over minor corrections or transitions, it’s not laziness or defiance—it’s Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD. In this…

  21. Natural ADHD Treatments for Children | Regulation First Parenting™ | E190

    · 12 min · Episode 190

    Natural ADHD Treatments: Calming the Brain and Improving Focus If you’ve been told medication is the only option for your child with ADHD, you’re not wrong to question that. Natural ADHD treatments work by regulating…

  22. ADHD and Dyslexia | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E189

    · 17 min · Episode 189

    ADHD and Dyslexia: Supporting Reading and Focus in Children Estimated Reading Time: 5–6 minutes If your child struggles with reading, attention, or completing tasks, you’re not imagining it. Many children are…

  23. Why Does My Kid Trigger Me So Much? | Co-Regulation Parenting | E188

    · 23 min · Episode 188

    Trigger me moments happen to every parent. If you've ever wondered, "Why does my child trigger me so much?" you're not alone. In this episode, I explore why certain behaviors trigger strong emotional reactions, how…

  24. Treatments for Lyme Disease - Dr. Richard Horowitz | Nervous System Strategies | E187

    · 46 min · Episode 187

    Treatments for Lyme Disease: Supporting the Brain and Nervous System If your child experiences fatigue, mood changes, or cognitive difficulties, Lyme disease may be an underlying factor. You’re not alone. Lyme, known…

  25. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Tips | Regulation First Parenting™ | E186

    · 12 min · Episode 186

    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Tips for Children Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes If your child melts down over minor corrections or feels crushed by perceived rejection, you’re not alone. Rejection Sensitive…

  26. Homeschooling Special Needs Children and Teens with Terrie McKee | Regulation-First Parenting | E185

    · 43 min · Episode 185

    Homeschooling special needs children and teens has become an increasingly popular option for families looking for more individualized educational support. In this episode, I explore the realities of homeschooling…

  27. Pathological Demand Avoidance vs. Oppositional Defiant Disorder | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | 184

    · 11 min · Episode 184

    If your child resists every request or melts down over small demands, it’s not bad parenting, it’s a dysregulated child. Understanding the difference between Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) vs. Oppositional Defiant…

  28. What is Pathological Demand Avoidance? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | 183

    · 9:31 · Episode 183

    What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Children When your child avoids everyday tasks, resists demands, or has extreme emotional reactions, it can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone. Pathological Demand…

  29. AuDHD: How Autism Affects Attention | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | 182

    · 11 min · Episode 182

    How Autism Affects Attention in Children If your child seems focused one moment and distracted the next, or hyperfixated on one topic, you’re not imagining it. How autism affects attention is unique, especially when…

  30. Increase Motivation in Children with Attention Issues | Nervous System Strategies | E181

    · 17 min · Episode 181

    Increase Motivation in Children: Support for Dysregulated Brains If your child avoids tasks, melts down, or struggles to follow through, it’s not laziness or defiance. Many children with ADHD, executive functioning…

  31. Natural Remedies for Childhood Anxiety | Nervous System Strategies | E180

    · 20 min · Episode 180

    Natural Remedies for Childhood Anxiety If your child is anxious, moody, or emotionally reactive, and nothing seems to work, you’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting, it’s a dysregulated child struggling with a nervous…

  32. Parenting Neurodivergent: Helping Your Child Become a Successful Adult with Zhara Astra | Regulation-First Parenting | E179

    · 51 min · Episode 179

    Parenting neurodivergent children can be one of the most rewarding and challenging journeys a family experiences. In this episode, we explore the realities of parenting neurodivergent kids, the fears many parents carry…

  33. 178: Neurodivergent Families: When You are a Neurodivergent Parent

    · 24 min · Episode 178

    Neurodivergent families face unique challenges that often go unseen by the outside world. In this episode, I explore the realities of neurodivergent families, including what happens when neurodivergent parents are…

  34. How Neuroinflammation Affects Mental Health | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | 177

    · 23 min · Episode 177

    If your child struggles with anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, or emotional reactivity, neuroinflammation may be a hidden driver. You’re not alone, and it’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated nervous system. In this…

  35. Anti-Inflammatory diets for Kids Behavior | Nervous System Strategies | E176

    · 29 min · Episode 176

    Anti-Inflammatory Diets for Kids: Calm the Brain and Support Behavior Anti-inflammatory diets for kids can calm the brain, improve focus, and reduce emotional dysregulation. Even small nutrition changes can ease…

  36. Treating PANS/PANDAS - a Comprehensive Approach with Dr. Scott Antoine | Nervous System Strategies | E175

    · 38 min · Episode 175

    Treating PANS/PANDAS: Calming the Brain and Supporting Recovery When your child spirals into OCD, anxiety, tics, or behavioral meltdowns, it can feel terrifying and isolating. You’re not alone. PANS and PANDAS can…

  37. OCD in School | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E174

    · 11 min · Episode 174

    OCD in School: Supporting Learning and Emotional Regulation OCD in school can quietly sabotage your child’s focus, confidence, and learning. If your child struggles with intrusive thoughts, compulsive urges, or…

  38. Treatment for OCD Intrusive Thoughts | Nervous System Strategies | E173

    · 12 min · Episode 173

    Treatment for OCD Intrusive Thoughts in Children When your child is overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts or rigid rituals, it can feel confusing and exhausting. You’re not alone, and it’s not bad parenting, it’s a…

  39. Belief vs. Skepticism: Navigating Doubts About Behavioral and Mental Health Solutions | Regulation-First Parenting | E172

    · 21 min · Episode 172

    Mental health solutions can feel overwhelming when parents are faced with conflicting advice, competing treatment options, and uncertainty about what will actually help their child. In this episode, I explore how…

  40. 171: Can You do Neurofeedback at Home?

    · 38 min · Episode 171

    Neurofeedback, a scientifically-backed tool offering natural, safe, and enduring self-regulation solutions, brings hope and relief to individuals and families. When individuals can self-regulate, they are more likely…

  41. PANS PANDAS Recovery in Children and Teens? | Nervous System Strategies | E170

    · 15 min · Episode 170

    PANS/PANDAS Recovery: Calming the Brain and Supporting Healing When your child struggles with PANS, PANDAS, anxiety, OCD, or depression, it can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone, and it’s not bad parenting, it’s a…

  42. Natural Treatment for PANS and PANDAS | Nervous System Strategies | E169

    · 13 min · Episode 169

    Natural Treatment for PANS PANDAS: Supporting the Brain and Nervous System If your child suddenly shifts, meltdowns, anxiety, OCD, or tics—you’re not alone. These changes are not willful behavior; they reflect a…

  43. PANS PANDAS Emotional Impact in Families | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | 168

    · 14 min · Episode 168

    Understanding PANS PANDAS Emotional Impact in Families Parenting a child with PANS or PANDAS can feel overwhelming. Sudden meltdowns, anxiety, or behavioral shifts aren’t bad parenting, they’re signs of a dysregulated…

  44. Do You Feel Like You Have You Tried Everything to Help Your Child? | Nervous System Strategies | E167

    · 21 min · Episode 167

    Support for Neurodivergent Kids If your child is anxious, reactive, or struggles to focus and nothing seems to stick, you’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting; it’s a dysregulated brain. In this episode, Dr. Roseann…

  45. Magnesium and PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Darin Ingels | Nervous System Strategies | E166

    · 45 min · Episode 166

    Magnesium and PANS/PANDAS: Supporting Emotional and Brain Health If your child struggles with anxiety, OCD, tics, or emotional reactivity, you’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting. It’s a dysregulated nervous system.…

  46. Supplements for Anxiety: Natural Remedies for a Calmer Mind | Nervous System Regulation | E165

    · 15 min · Episode 165

    Supplements for anxiety are a topic many parents explore when looking for natural ways to support emotional regulation, stress management, and nervous system health. In this episode, I discuss the science behind…

  47. Behavioral Regulation and Mood Therapy | Nervous System Regulation | E164

    · 15 min · Episode 164

    Behavioral regulation is one of the most important skills for managing emotions, navigating challenges, and building resilience. In this episode, I explore the science behind behavioral regulation, why so many children…

  48. Magnesium for Mood: Dr. Jaquel Patterson | Nervous System Strategies | E163

    · 31 min · Episode 163

    Magnesium for Mood: Supporting Emotional Regulation in Kids If your child is anxious, moody, or emotionally reactive—and nothing seems to help—you’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting; it’s a dysregulated brain. In…

  49. Supplements for Mental Health | Nervous System Strategies | E162

    · 16 min · Episode 162

    Struggling with a child who is anxious, reactive, or unfocused? You’re not alone. Many kids’ behaviors are driven by a dysregulated nervous system, and nutrition is often overlooked. In this episode, Dr. Roseann…

  50. 161: Brain Map Insights: Charting a Course for Change

    · 45 min · Episode 161

    Brain mapping, specifically through QEEG brain maps, has proven to be a valuable diagnostic tool, shedding light on different areas of the brain and their activities. One of the remarkable aspects of brain mapping is…

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