{"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":"Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time—They’re Having a Hard Time | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E429","slug":"your-child-isn-t-giving-you-a-hard-time-they-re-having-a-hard-time-emotional-dysregulation-in-children-e429","published_at":"2026-07-29T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dysregulated-kids-science-backed-parenting-help-for-behavior-anxiety-adhd-and-more-5936360/your-child-isn-t-giving-you-a-hard-time-they-re-having-a-hard-time-emotional-dysregulation-in-children-e429","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/9a2c33ea-4207-4716-bebe-6b8c5ca4742e.mp3","summary":"When you realize your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time , everything about your response begins to change. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, helps families understand emotional dysregulation so they can calm the brain first, strengthen connection, and create lasting change. You're not imagining it—when your child screams, refuses, or lashes out, it can feel incredibly personal. But what if those moments aren't about defiance at all? In this episode, I explain why your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time—and how changing this one perspective can transform your parenting and your child's nervous system. Why does my child seem to overreact to everything? When your child explodes over something small, it's easy to assume they're being disrespectful or trying to push your buttons. Behavior is communication , and big reactions are often a sign that their nervous system is overwhelmed—not that they're choosing to misbehave. A dysregulated child isn't thinking clearly. They've temporarily lost access to flexibility, emotional control, and problem-solving. What to remember: Big behavior often signals nervous system overload. Don't mistake dysregulation for manipulation. Your child needs regulation before correction. Imagine your child screaming because it's time to leave the park. Instead of seeing defiance , recognize they're struggling to manage disappointment and transition. How do I stop taking my child's behavior so personally? This is one of the hardest parenting shifts—and one of the most powerful. When you believe your child is attacking you, your own nervous system escalates , making it almost impossible to stay calm. But when you remember they're having a hard time, you create space…","meta_description":"When you realize your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time , everything about your response begins to change. 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