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Why Bedtime Is a Battle for ADHD and Anxious Kids | Nervous System Regulation | E415
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- Jun 10, 2026
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Summary
The reason why bedtime is a battle for ADHD and anxious kids often shows up as chaos—but it’s really a dysregulated nervous system. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, shares how to calm the brain and support lasting emotional regulation. Bedtime shouldn’t feel like a nightly battle—but for so many families, it does. When your child is exhausted yet suddenly wired, it’s confusing and draining. You’re not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t defiance—it’s dysregulation. In this episode, you’ll learn why bedtime struggles happen, what’s really going on in your child’s nervous system, and how to create calm with simple, doable shifts that actually work. Why does my child get hyper at bedtime instead of sleepy? It seems backwards, right? Your child is yawning all afternoon… then suddenly bouncing off the walls at night. Here’s what’s really happening: their nervous system has been “on” all day. By bedtime, it doesn’t calmly wind down—it releases built-up stress . ADHD kids may show bursts of energy or restlessness Anxious kids may experience racing thoughts or worry loops All kids can hit a “second wind” from being overtired It’s not bad behavior—it’s a dysregulated brain. Real-life example: Your child looks exhausted after school, but the moment you say “time for bed,” they suddenly need a snack, a hug, and 10 more questions. Then… meltdown. Why does my child fight bedtime every night? When kids resist bedtime, it’s easy to think they’re stalling. But behavior is communication . What looks like resistance is often a struggle with transition —moving from “go-go-go” mode to calm. Bedtime requires shifting from activation → regulation Dysregulated kids can’t easily switch gears The quieter it gets, the louder their internal state becomes Bott…