{"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":442,"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":"2026-09-07T14:18:46.529242+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360"},"episode":{"title":"ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? What's Really Going On? | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E436","slug":"adhd-anxiety-or-dysregulation-what-s-really-going-on-emotional-dysregulation-in-children-e436","published_at":"2026-08-24T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/adhd-anxiety-or-dysregulation-what-s-really-going-on-emotional-dysregulation-in-children-e436","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/8b86d719-461b-49ae-9603-e5aa514422db.mp3","summary":"Wondering if your child's struggles are ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? The answer may be deeper than a diagnosis. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how Regulation First Parenting™ helps parents understand emotional dysregulation and support lasting calm by addressing the nervous system first. Parents often ask, \"Is it ADHD? Anxiety? Or something else?\" If you've been caught in an endless cycle of searching for the \"right\" diagnosis, this episode offers a powerful mindset shift. Behavior is communication , and what you're seeing on the outside is often your child's overwhelmed nervous system asking for help. Instead of chasing labels, discover more about how becoming a dysregulation detective helps you understand what your child truly needs. Learn simple questions that reduce overwhelm, uncover patterns, and help you respond with calm instead of confusion. Is It ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? How Can You Tell? Many children with ADHD, anxiety , OCD, autism, or other challenges can look remarkably similar. They may worry excessively, lose focus, shut down, or become emotionally reactive. A diagnosis explains what your child has—but it doesn't always explain what's driving the behavior. Rather than asking, \"What's wrong with my child?\" begin asking, \"How regulated is my child's nervous system?\" That single shift changes everything. Key takeaways: Different diagnoses can share the same dysregulated nervous system. Focus on regulation before chasing labels. Behavior is communication—not defiance. For example, two children may both struggle to focus—one with ADHD and one with anxiety—but both are reacting to an overwhelmed nervous system. Why Does My Child Melt Down Even When Nothing Seems Wrong? Meltdowns rarely happen \"out of nowhere.\" Parents should be curious about…","meta_description":"Wondering if your child's struggles are ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? The answer may be deeper than a diagnosis. 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