{"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":"Why Reassurance Backfires and Leads to Worse Behavior (and More Nervous System Dysregulation) | Regulation First Parenting™  l E402","slug":"why-reassurance-backfires-and-leads-to-worse-behavior-and-more-nervous-system-dysregulation-regulation-first-parenting-l-e402","published_at":"2026-04-27T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/why-reassurance-backfires-and-leads-to-worse-behavior-and-more-nervous-system-dysregulation-regulation-first-parenting-l-e402","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/a9e77f78-2e60-46bd-a418-3c27c5df1c27.mp3","summary":"Stuck in endless reassurance loops? Understanding why reassurance backfires and leads to worse behavior and more nervous system dysregulation helps you shift from short-term relief to real calm. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™, guides parents to build lasting regulation. You answer, reassure, explain—and five minutes later, it starts again. It’s exhausting, and it can make you question everything. You’re not alone and it’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode, learn why reassurance backfires and leads to worse behavior and more nervous system dysregulation—and what actually helps your child feel calm and safe. Why does my child keep asking the same anxious questions over and over? If your child asks, “Are you sure I won’t get sick?” or “Are you sure the door is locked?” on repeat, it’s not because they didn’t hear you. It’s because their nervous system isn’t regulated . Reassurance gives quick relief—but not lasting calm The brain gets a dopamine hit , then craves more Anxiety learns: ask → get relief → repeat Behavior is communication. Your child isn’t looking for facts—they’re looking for regulation . Real-life example: One parent shared her daughter asked 40+ questions every night. No matter how many answers she gave, it was never enough. Why? Because the brain wasn’t seeking truth—it was seeking relief from distress . Why does reassurance make anxiety and OCD worse over time? This is where things get tricky—and honestly, surprising. Reassurance doesn’t calm the brain long-term. It actually feeds the anxiety loop . It avoids discomfort instead of building tolerance The brain stays in threat mode (fight-or-flight) Dependence on you increases instead of resilience Over time, this can escalate: Anxiety…","meta_description":"Stuck in endless reassurance loops? 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