{"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":"Emotional Dysregulation in Kids: The Nervous System Signs You Might Be Misreading l Nervous System Strategies l E396","slug":"emotional-dysregulation-in-kids-the-nervous-system-signs-you-might-be-misreading-l-nervous-system-strategies-l-e396","published_at":"2026-04-06T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/emotional-dysregulation-in-kids-the-nervous-system-signs-you-might-be-misreading-l-nervous-system-strategies-l-e396","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/e9225462-0928-401a-af93-ff4cab287749.mp3","summary":"When big reactions or shutdowns take over, it may be more than behavior—emotional dysregulation in kids often starts in the nervous system. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, helps parents decode these signals and guide kids back to calm. If you’re exhausted from trying to manage your child’s behavior, you’re not alone. When kids struggle with big feelings, it’s easy to assume it’s defiance, ADHD, or mood disorders. But here’s the truth: behavior is communication—and it often starts with a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot early signs of emotional dysregulation, understand what’s really driving your child’s reactions, and discover simple ways to support emotional regulation and long-term mental health. Why does my child have emotional outbursts over small things? When your child has big emotional reactions to small triggers, it’s not manipulation—it’s physiological arousal . Their nervous system is in overdrive. Signs of overactivation: Explosive anger or impulsive behavior Anxiety spirals, especially at bedtime Low frustration tolerance and frequent temper tantrums Difficulty focusing (often mistaken for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ) What’s really happening: The brain is stuck in fight-or-flight . The emotional center is running the show, and your child can’t access problem solving or effective emotion regulation, making it hard to manage their own emotions or understand their own feelings. Real-Life Example: Your child melts down over homework—not because they don’t care, but because their brain feels overwhelmed and unsafe, leaving them unable to regulate their own emotions or make sense of their own feelings. Why does my child shut down or seem unmotivated? Not all emotional dys…","meta_description":"When big reactions or shutdowns take over, it may be more than behavior—emotional dysregulation in kids often starts in the nervous system. 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