{"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":"How Can I Be Less Emotionally Reactive? The One Simple Tool You Are Missing | Nervous System Regulation | E432","slug":"how-can-i-be-less-emotionally-reactive-the-one-simple-tool-you-are-missing-nervous-system-regulation-e432","published_at":"2026-08-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/how-can-i-be-less-emotionally-reactive-the-one-simple-tool-you-are-missing-nervous-system-regulation-e432","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/428c5076-0189-480c-a595-6610f9e598bc.mp3","summary":"If you've been wondering, how can I be less emotionally reactive? , the answer starts with understanding what your child's behavior is really communicating. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, explains how calming the nervous system creates lasting change for the whole family. Parenting a dysregulated child can leave you feeling like you're constantly putting out fires. You're not alone. When nothing seems to work, it's easy to believe you need a new consequence, a better strategy, or another diagnosis. In this episode, I explain why behavior is communication and why the behaviors you see are often signals of an overloaded nervous system—not the actual problem. You'll learn how changing one simple question can transform your parenting and help your child build real regulation skills. Why Does My Child Keep Having Meltdowns Even When We Try Everything? Many parents spend years trying to stop the meltdown instead of understanding what caused it. Meltdowns, anxiety , defiance, and focus problems are often symptoms—not the root issue. When a child's nervous system becomes overwhelmed, behavior becomes the brain's way of asking for help. Key takeaways: Behavior is a signal, not the problem. Look beyond the symptom to what is overwhelming your child. Regulation creates the foundation for lasting behavior change. Example: A child who explodes during homework may not be refusing work—they may simply have reached their nervous system's limit after a long day. 🗣️ “Your child isn't giving you a hard time. They are absolutely having a hard time.” — Dr. Roseann What Is My Child's Behavior Really Trying to Tell Me? 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