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Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for Behavior, Anxiety, ADHD and More

Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge

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

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14:48

Why "No!" Becomes Your Child's Default Response |...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2026/02/04

Ever wonder why no becomes your child's default response? It’s rarely defiance—often, it’s their nervous system seeking safety. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, explains how to understand and respond to these stress signals with calm, confidence, and clarity. Feeling like every request to your child is met with an automatic “No”? You’re not alone. Many parents feel like they’re raising a defiant child, but often, what you’re seeing is a nervous

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40:45

Why So Many Kids Are Anxious, Overstimulated, and...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2026/02/02

Discover why so many kids are anxious, overstimulated, and burned out through a quantum biology lens with Dr. Catherine Clinton. Learn practical insights to support emotional regulation, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™ and childhood dysregulation.So many parents feel exhausted watching their children struggle with racing thoughts, sensory overload, and anxious feelings. You’re not alone—kids today are navigating a world far more overstimulating than when we

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13:32

How to Get Your Child to Cooperate WITHOUT a Fight |...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2026/01/28

If every simple request turns into a power struggle, you’re not alone. How to Get Your Child to Cooperate WITHOUT a Fight reveals why cooperation starts in the nervous system—not willpower. Guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™ and expert in childhood dysregulation, you’ll learn calmer, brain-based solutions that work.If every simple request feels like a negotiation, meltdown, or power struggle, you’re not alone. This isn’t bad parenting—it’s a nervous system

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17:58

What I See Inside Every “Defiant” Kid’s Brain Map |...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2026/01/26

Discover what I see inside every “defiant” kid’s brain map—revealing that oppositional behavior isn’t defiance but a dysregulated brain signaling stress. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, guides parents to understand, support, and calmly regulate their children’s emotions.Parenting a defiant child can feel exhausting, confusing, and even isolating. You might wonder if their arguing, refusals, or meltdowns mean you’re failing—but you’re not alone, and it’s not bad

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18:02

The Disrespect Epidemic: Why Kids Are Ruder Than Ever...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2026/01/21

Kids today seem sharper, quicker to snap, and harder to parent—and it’s leaving many families exhausted. In this episode, we explore The Disrespect Epidemic: Why Kids Are Ruder Than Ever and What to Do with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™, who reveals how emotional dysregulation—not bad parenting—drives today’s behaviors and how calming the brain restores respect. If you feel like your child’s eye rolling, snapping, or sharp tone has gotten worse, you’re not

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12:46

Is Over-Scheduling Hurting Your Child’s Nervous...

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2026/01/19

Is your child melting down despite a full schedule? Is over-scheduling hurting your child's nervous system? This episode reveals how too much activity dysregulates kids—and how less can bring calm. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™, shows why calming the brain restores balance.If you’ve ever wondered why your child melts down after activities you thought were helping—or why home feels like the emotional fallout zone—you’re not alone.In this episode, I unpack how over

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13:04

The #1 Reason Your Kid Doesn’t Listen (It’s Not What...

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2026/01/14

The #1 reason your kid doesn’t listen isn’t defiance or attitude—it’s brain state. This episode reveals why listening shuts down during dysregulation and how calming the nervous system restores connection, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™ and expert in childhood emotional dysregulation.When parents understand the reason your kid doesn’t listen, everything shifts. This episode breaks down how nervous system dysregulation—not attitude—impacts how kids listen,

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14:48

The Executive Function Trap: When Smart Kids Can’t...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2026/01/12

Why can smart kids explain everything yet can’t get started? The Executive Function Trap reveals how dysregulated brains block task initiation. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, helps parents calm the brain and restore executive skills.Ever watched your smart child know everything about black holes—but freeze at putting on their shoes or starting homework? It’s frustrating, confusing, and can feel impossible to fix. You’re not imagining it—and it’s not laziness

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14:25

You’ve Tried Everything… Here’s Why Your Child Still...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2026/01/07

If you’re exhausted and wondering Why Your Child Still Struggles despite trying everything, this episode explains what’s really going on. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™, reveals how nervous system dysregulation—not parenting failure—blocks real change.If you’re exhausted from trying therapy, medication, behavior charts, or every tip the internet throws at you, you’re not alone. So many parents reach out after years of effort, still confused about their child’s

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370: Which Therapeutic Diet Really Helps...

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2026/01/05

Confused about diets for neurodivergent kids? In this episode, we answer Which Therapeutic Diet Helps Neurodivergent Kids, breaking down GFCF, keto, paleo, and more with Julie Matthews—guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s Regulation First Parenting™ approach to calming emotional dysregulation.Which therapeutic diet really helps neurodivergent kids? Here’s what you need to know. Kids with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation can struggle so much, and you’re not imagining it—food truly

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23:50

369: The Real Reason You’re Stuck in Power Struggles...

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2025/12/31

Discover the real reason you’re stuck in power struggles with your child and why discipline often fails. I’ll show you how understanding your child’s nervous system transforms conflict into calm, using my Regulation First Parenting™ strategies. Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when every morning feels like a standoff or every request turns into conflict. You’re not alone. Many parents find themselves exhausted trying discipline systems, charts, or punishments—only to watch the same

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10:55

368: You Can’t Regulate a Child With an Unregulated...

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2025/12/29

Are you stuck in co-dysregulation? When your child’s nervous system spikes, yours can too—creating a cycle of stress and overwhelm. In this episode, I share Regulation First Parenting™ strategies to calm both you and your child.When your child’s emotions spike, it can feel like a wildfire—and sometimes, it spreads to you too. You’re not alone.This episode dives into the real science behind co-dysregulation and how your own nervous system directly affects your child’s emotional regulation. Learn

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367: The 4 Calming Phrases Parents Say Changed...

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2025/12/24

When your child melts down, every parent feels that moment of panic—What do I say? How do I help them calm? In this episode, I break down the 4 Calming Phrases Parents Say Changed Everything and how these simple, rhythmic statements help a dysregulated brain return to safety and connection.Parenting a child whose emotions shift from zero to one hundred can feel overwhelming, but understanding what the brain needs in those tense moments changes everything. These phrases aren’t fluffy scripts. They’re

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14:54

366: When the Sun Goes Down, the Meltdowns...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2025/12/22

Ever wonder why your child seems calm all day but melts down at night? I explain why child's meltdowns begin when the nervous system finally exhales, and share Regulation First Parenting™ strategies to help kids self-regulate.Parenting a child whose emotions swing from calm to chaos can feel overwhelming, especially at night. Understanding why child's meltdowns begin and how to respond with compassion can transform bedtime from a battle into a moment of connection.This episode dives into the

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19:50

365: The Real Reason Your Child Is Struggling in...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2025/12/17

Many bright kids struggle daily in school, and it’s not because of laziness or lack of effort. The real reason your child is struggling in school is often a dysregulated nervous system. I’ll show you how Regulation First Parenting™ strategies help kids calm, focus, and thrive.Every parent knows the sinking feeling when homework, tests, or transitions turn your child’s school day into a battle. It’s tempting to think the problem is effort, attitude, or ability—but the truth is, learning, focus, and

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17:04

364: Why Your Kid’s Brain Shuts Down When Plans Change

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2025/12/15

Child meltdowns spike when plans change because your child’s brain feels unsafe and the nervous system goes into survival mode. I’ll guide you through Regulation First Parenting™ strategies to calm, support, and help your child adapt with confidence.Every parent knows the moment when plans change and your child suddenly spirals into tears, anger, or shutdown. It feels overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes even personal—but you’re not alone.In today’s episode, we explore why these meltdowns happen

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12:20

363: Is Everyday Stress Quietly Rewiring Your Child’s...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2025/12/10

Is everyday stress quietly rewiring your child's brain? Learn how chronic stress reshapes the nervous system, affects emotional regulation, and how small, practical lifestyle changes can protect your child’s brain health.Parenting a child whose emotions swing from calm to chaos can feel overwhelming. Everyday pressures—school demands, social tension, family stress—can quietly rewire your child’s brain, pushing it into a constant state of survival mode. But the good news? You can change these

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27:53

362: Why Therapy Isn’t Working: The Hidden Power of...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2025/12/08

If you’ve spent months—or years—in therapy and your child is still melting down, avoiding schoolwork, or unable to calm their body, you are not alone. And it’s not because the therapy is “bad” or you’re doing anything wrong. The real issue is that their brain can’t use the strategies yet.That’s where neurofeedback comes in. Today’s episode dives deep into the science of why so many kids stay stuck and why regulation must come first before any traditional therapy can work.Why isn’t therapy working

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35:00

361: Inside the Dysregulated and Distracted Brain:...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2025/12/03

If you’ve ever wished you could peek inside your child’s brain during a meltdown or when they completely shut down, today’s episode is for you. We’re diving into QEEG brain maps—one of the most powerful, yet most underused tools for understanding what’s really driving big emotions, focus issues, and chronic dysregulation.For three decades, I’ve watched families bounce from diagnosis to diagnosis… ADHD, anxiety, “behavioral issues.” And while those labels can be helpful, they’re often surface-level.A

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50:57

360: Minerals, Mitochondria, and Meltdowns: The...

Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for... ·

2025/12/01

Parenting a child who goes from calm to chaos in seconds can feel exhausting. You try everything—deep breaths, gentle words, even walking away—and still, the meltdowns come. You’re not alone.When kids struggle with big emotions, there’s often a hidden root cause inside the body—and minerals play a much bigger role than most parents realize.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman to unpack the powerful connection between minerals, mitochondria, and meltdowns—and how nutrition, lifestyle,

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