Why I Wrote The Dysregulated Kid—And Who It's Really For | Regulation First Parenting® | E441
About this episode
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discusses the insights behind her book 'The Dysregulated Kid' and the importance of understanding nervous system dysregulation in children.
When you’ve tried everything to help your child regulate, you may wonder what you’re missing. The real reason why I wrote The Dysregulated Kid and who it’s really for reveals a different path forward, guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ and emotional dysregulation in children. When you’ve tried therapy, school supports, behavior charts, diets, books, and countless strategies—and your child still struggles—you may wonder, What am I missing? You’re not alone. The reason why I wrote The Dysregulated Kid is about seeing behavior through the lens of nervous system dysregulation and finding a path forward. Why does it feel like nothing I try is working with my child? Many parents reach a point where they’ve tried everything but still feel stuck. They’re up at 2 a.m. Googling, worrying, and wondering how to help their child regulate—and sometimes wondering how to regulate themselves, too. The problem may not be a lack of parenting strategies. It may be that the nervous system is too dysregulated for those strategies to work. Look beyond behavior alone. Consider what is happening inside your child’s nervous system. Remember: It’s not bad…
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge
Topics covered
- emotional dysregulation
- Regulation First Parenting
- parenting strategies
- nervous system
- child behavior
- mental health
Keywords
- dysregulated kids
- parenting help
- ADHD
- anxiety
- behavior management
- nervous system regulation
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Dysregulated Kid
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