{"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":"The Hidden Sensory Triggers Behind Your Child’s Big Reactions, Meltdowns and Irritability l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E392","slug":"the-hidden-sensory-triggers-behind-your-child-s-big-reactions-meltdowns-and-irritability-l-emotional-dysregulation-in-children-l-e392","published_at":"2026-03-23T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/the-hidden-sensory-triggers-behind-your-child-s-big-reactions-meltdowns-and-irritability-l-emotional-dysregulation-in-children-l-e392","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/f9e340cb-830d-403b-b4e4-b280fe29c917.mp3","summary":"Discover how hidden sensory triggers behind your child’s big reactions, meltdowns and irritability can quietly overwhelm their nervous system, turning everyday moments into chaos. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and childhood emotional dysregulation, guides parents to calm the brain first and restore balance. Parenting a child who melts down over what feels like “nothing” can be exhausting and confusing. These aren’t random behaviors—they’re your child’s nervous system signaling stress. Understanding sensory processing is the key to prevention, regulation, and lasting calm. In this episode, I explain how hidden sensory triggers build stress in your child’s nervous system, why some kids overreact while others seek more input, and practical ways to prevent meltdowns before they happen. Why does my child melt down over small sensory triggers? Many parents wonder why seemingly minor things—scratchy tags, bright lights, or hallway noise—spark big reactions. These are sensory processing challenges. Some children over-register sensory input, making everything feel overwhelming. Others under-register, seeking constant movement or stimulation. Tips: Observe patterns —when are meltdowns more likely? After school? During transitions? Identify environmental triggers like fluorescent lights, loud noises, or new clothing. Real-Life Example: Max refuses anything with tags. Switching to tagless, soft fabrics and consistent clothing reduced morning battles. A meltdown isn’t about defiance; it’s a nervous system on overload. How can sensory overload affect emotional regulation? When your child’s nervous system is overloaded, stress hormones rise, prefrontal cortex activity drops , and emotional regulation becomes nearly impossible . 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