{"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":"Dysregulated vs. Regulated: What Happens When the Brain Goes Offline | Emotional Dysregulation | E393","slug":"dysregulated-vs-regulated-what-happens-when-the-brain-goes-offline-emotional-dysregulation-e393","published_at":"2026-03-25T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/dysregulated-vs-regulated-what-happens-when-the-brain-goes-offline-emotional-dysregulation-e393","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/cd51a6d7-f9f7-4ee3-9d4e-7be3226c287f.mp3","summary":"When meltdowns hit, parents often wonder what’s normal—and what happens when the brain goes offline under stress. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and childhood emotional dysregulation, explains how calming the brain first transforms behavior and builds resilience. Every child melts down. Every parent wonders, Is this normal… or is something deeper going on? When you understand what happens when the brain goes offline, everything shifts—from frustration to clarity, from punishment to healing. Let me break down the difference between regulated and dysregulated behavior, explain why the thinking brain goes offline under stress, and show you how calming the nervous system first creates the foundation for real, lasting change. What’s the difference between regulated and dysregulated behavior in kids? A regulated child still gets upset. They may cry, argue, or feel angry—but their nervous system allows recovery. They can accept comfort, use age-appropriate coping skills, and return to baseline within a reasonable time. Regulated doesn’t mean calm. It means recoverable. A dysregulated child , on the other hand, struggles to bounce back. You may notice: Intense reactions to small stressors Difficulty calming without adult support Getting stuck in uncomfortable emotions Repeating the same meltdown pattern Losing access to previously learned skills What’s normal emotional dysregulation—and when should I worry? All kids experience temporary nervous system overload—especially when routines shift, stress rises, or their beliefs challenged moments leave them feeling unsure or unsafe. Normal dysregulation looks like: Toddler tantrums Big emotions after long days Regressions during illness, stress, or transitions Occasional meltdowns t…","meta_description":"When meltdowns hit, parents often wonder what’s normal—and what happens when the brain goes offline under stress. 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