{"podcast":{"title":"Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for Behavior, Anxiety, ADHD and More","slug":"dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360","podcast_index_feed_id":5936360,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/its-gonna-be-ok/","website_url":"https://drroseann.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/be1bbf66-dc95-4746-96ef-2c8b7dd85982/ELEMENTS.jpg","author":"Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge","episode_count":412,"summary":"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. 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…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360"},"episode":{"title":"5 Hidden Ways Your Child's Meltdowns and Mood Swings Connect to Mental Health Struggles | Emotional Dysregulation | E384","slug":"5-hidden-ways-your-child-s-meltdowns-and-mood-swings-connect-to-mental-health-struggles-emotional-dysregulation-e384","published_at":"2026-02-23T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/5-hidden-ways-your-child-s-meltdowns-and-mood-swings-connect-to-mental-health-struggles-emotional-dysregulation-e384","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360","url":"https://drroseann.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1df56d48-c4e9-4bfc-8a8c-a0c2b5b1943b.mp3","summary":"Meltdowns and mood swings aren’t random—they’re signals from a stressed nervous system. This episode reveals 5 hidden ways your child’s meltdowns and mood swings connect to mental health struggles , often long before a diagnosis. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, brings decades of expertise in childhood emotional dysregulation to guide parents with clarity and hope. Parenting a child with intense reactions can feel exhausting and isolating. You’re not alone. Many parents see frequent meltdowns, sudden mood swings, or resistance to change and worry, “Am I missing something?” These behaviors aren’t just “bad days”—they’re signals your child’s brain is struggling to regulate. In this episode, I share five predictive nervous system signals I’ve identified over decades of working with thousands of children. You’ll learn how to recognize early warning signs of mental health challenges, support regulation, and change your child’s trajectory—long before labels or diagnoses appear. Why does my child have frequent meltdowns after small frustrations? Low frustration tolerance is one of the clearest early indicators of mental health concerns and challenges in a child’s mental health. Children who overreact to minor setbacks often struggle to pause , reflect , and problem solve under stress. Key takeaways: Explosive reactions aren’t misbehavior—they indicate a dysregulated nervous system. Recovery matters: kids who struggle to calm down are at risk for anxiety , impulsivity, and emotional volatility. Parent example: A 7-year-old melts down every time homework is hard. After co-regulation exercises and consistent scaffolding, these outbursts gradually lessen. How do restrictive eating habits signal mental health struggles? Children who resist texture…","meta_description":"Meltdowns and mood swings aren’t random—they’re signals from a stressed nervous system. 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