Is My Child’s Behavior Normal? When to Worry and When to Wait | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E418
About this episode
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discusses how to determine if a child's behavior is normal or a sign of emotional dysregulation.
If you’ve been asking, “Is My Child’s Behavior Normal?” you’re not alone. Knowing when to wait and when to act can feel overwhelming—but it starts with understanding patterns. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, helps you decode dysregulation with clarity and confidence. Worried and constantly Googling, “Is My Child’s Behavior Normal?” You’re not alone. When big reactions, meltdowns, or mood swings keep showing up, it’s hard to know what’s a phase—and what needs support. Here’s how to read the signs and respond with confidence. Is My Child’s Behavior Normal or a Sign of Something More? If you’re asking this, it’s not coming from curiosity—it’s coming from concern . You’re seeing patterns: big emotions, tough recoveries, or ups and downs that don’t quite sit right. Here’s the shift: Stop asking if it’s “normal” and start asking what the behavior is telling you about your child’s nervous system. Behavior is communication. All kids have big feelings —that’s development Patterns tell the real story , not one-off moments You’re not overreacting—you’re noticing something important How Often Is Too Often for Meltdowns? Frequency matters more than labels. A…
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