{"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":"When Calm Words Don’t Work: What the Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You | Nervous System Strategies l E399","slug":"when-calm-words-don-t-work-what-the-nervous-system-is-trying-to-tell-you-nervous-system-strategies-l-e399","published_at":"2026-04-15T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/when-calm-words-don-t-work-what-the-nervous-system-is-trying-to-tell-you-nervous-system-strategies-l-e399","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/d89b443d-b169-4917-818f-6205495af074.mp3","summary":"When calm words don’t work, many parents feel stuck as their child escalates despite every effort to stay calm. This episode explains what the nervous system is signaling and how to respond effectively. Featuring insights from Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation in children. If you’ve ever felt like your efforts aren’t landing, you’re not alone. Many parents are doing everything “right” while their child still struggles. The answer isn’t more words—it’s understanding the nervous system and meeting your child where they are. In this episode, I share why calm communication sometimes fails, what’s happening in the brain during escalation, and a simple, practical strategy to help both you and your child regulate in real time. Why are my calm words not working when my child is upset? When your child is in an anxiety response, their nervous system has shifted into survival mode. In that state, the sympathetic nervous system takes over, and the thinking brain essentially goes offline. That means: Reasoning, listening, and problem-solving are not accessible Your child may seem like they “can’t hear you” Calm phrases like “use your words” or “take a breath” may not land Real-Life Example: A child mid-meltdown after school may appear defiant, but in reality, their brain is overwhelmed by stress and sensory input, making communication difficult. Key takeaways: Behavior is communication. The brain must feel safe before it can process language. Calm words alone aren’t enough when the nervous system is dysregulated. Support your child’s regulation with tools like Quick CALM , a simple way to help reset the nervous system in real time. What is happening in my child’s brain during meltdowns? During intense emotional mo…","meta_description":"When calm words don’t work, many parents feel stuck as their child escalates despite every effort to stay calm. 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