{"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":"Nervous System Regulation in Children: Why Anxious Kids Can’t Just Calm Down | Regulation-First Parenting | E410","slug":"nervous-system-regulation-in-children-why-anxious-kids-can-t-just-calm-down-regulation-first-parenting-e410","published_at":"2026-05-25T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/nervous-system-regulation-in-children-why-anxious-kids-can-t-just-calm-down-regulation-first-parenting-e410","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/270b4c68-bfe9-4b62-8ad9-b3866e688205.mp3","summary":"When anxiety hits, kids can’t just “calm down”—their body is in survival mode. Understanding nervous system regulation in children explains why this happens and what helps. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, guides you to calm the brain and restore emotional balance. Watching your child spiral over something “small” can leave you feeling confused, frustrated, and even helpless. You’re not alone—and it’s not bad parenting, it’s a dysregulated brain. In this episode on nervous system regulation in children , you’ll learn why anxious kids can’t just calm down—and what actually helps. Why does my anxious child overreact to small things? When your child melts down over a test, a schedule change, or even the “wrong” color cup, it’s easy to think they’re overreacting. But here’s the truth: anxiety isn’t a thinking problem—it’s a nervous system state . The brain senses danger , even when nothing seems “wrong” The body shifts into fight, flight, or freeze Logical thinking temporarily goes offline That’s why your child might say, “I know it’s silly, but I’m still scared.” Imagine this: A child who was totally fine the night before suddenly wakes up with a stomach ache, tears, and refuses school. Nothing changed—but their nervous system did. Why can’t my child just calm down when they’re anxious? This is one of the biggest parenting frustrations—and one of the biggest mindset shifts. Your child isn’t refusing to calm down. Their nervous system doesn’t have access to calm yet. Heart rate increases, breathing speeds up, muscles tense The thinking brain (prefrontal cortex) goes offline Your child literally can’t reason or “just relax” in that moment Let that sink in. This is your aha moment. 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