What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Trusting Your Parenting Instincts | Regulation First Parenting® | E419

What My Italian Mother Taught Me About Trusting Your Parenting Instincts | Regulation First Parenting® | E419

June 24, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 419

About this episode

Dr. Roseann discusses the importance of trusting parenting instincts and how her Italian mother's approach influenced her methods.

When everyone says “it’s fine” but your gut says otherwise, trusting your parenting instincts can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Roseann shares how her Italian mother’s fearless approach shaped her ability to take action—guiding parents to tune into their child’s needs through Regulation First Parenting™ and nervous system support. If you’ve been told “everything is fine” but your gut says otherwise, you’re not alone. Trusting your parenting instincts can feel hard in a world that second-guesses you—but it’s often the first step to real change. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop doubting yourself, spot patterns, and take calm, confident action. Why do I feel like something is wrong with my child when others don’t? You’re seeing what others can’t—and that matters. Dysregulated kids often “hold it together” in structured environments , like school, where expectations are clear. But at home? That’s where the nervous system finally releases. Meltdowns after school are common —not because of you, but because their stress cup overflows You see the full picture , not just the controlled version Your instinct is based on patterns, not panic Example: A parent notices their…

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