# 17. 3 Steps for When Your Too Dysregulated to Help Your Kid Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558/17-3-steps-for-when-your-too-dysregulated-to-help-your-kid Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558/17-3-steps-for-when-your-too-dysregulated-to-help-your-kid.md Podcast: [Connected and Capable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558) Published: 2026-04-27T10:00:17+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/pmsMuFWWYK/c256e5ea-6e40-42c9-b8e4-2ab173c639fc.mp3 Audio file: https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/pmsMuFWWYK/c256e5ea-6e40-42c9-b8e4-2ab173c639fc.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/connected-and-capable-7638558/episodes/17-3-steps-for-when-your-too-dysregulated-to-help-your-kid Duration seconds: 1661 ## Resource We hear it from parents so often... how do I help my kid when I'm dysregulated myself? That's a wise question and one many are wrestling with.   In this episode I'm sharing why we often feel like we're falling short, what to do about the dysregulation you feel, and 3 simple steps you can start today!  We'll also talk about why neurodivergent parents may feel more dysregulation. There's hope, tune it to get started.  Key Timestamps : 02:23 Regulation and nervous system 09:17 Three steps to start 13:05 Notice your dysregulation 16:54 Use a calming tool 22:17 Fill your cup daily 24:52 Slow down and recharge 26:33 Encouragement and next support Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ Parent Instagram Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXNKZ_bD9Oh/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/connected-and-capable-7638558/episodes/17-3-steps-for-when-your-too-dysregulated-to-help-your-kid/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-and-capable-7638558/17-3-steps-for-when-your-too-dysregulated-to-help-your-kid.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.