What's Going on in My Kid's Brain | Emotional Dysregulation in Children | E60

What's happening in my child's brain? It's a question many parents ask when their child has emotional outbursts, struggles with self-regulation, or reacts in ways that seem confusing or unpredictable. Understanding what's happening in your child's brain can completely change how you respond to challenging behavior and help you support your child more effectively.

Many parents assume their child is choosing to misbehave or intentionally making life difficult. But in many cases, children aren't trying to create problems. They're responding to stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or nervous system dysregulation in the only way they know how.

Behavior is communication.

When we understand what's happening in my child's brain, we begin to see behavior through a different lens. Instead of asking, "Why is my child doing this?" we can ask, "What is my child's brain and nervous system trying to communicate?"

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What's happening in my child's brain during moments of stress and overwhelm

• How brain development influences behavior and emotional regulation

• Why children react differently to challenges and transitions

• The connection between the nervous system and behavior

• How neuroscience can help parents respond more effectively

• Practical ways to support regulation, resilience, and emotional growth

Why does understanding the brain matter?

When children become dysregulated, the thinking brain becomes less accessible and the survival brain takes over. This can lead to:

• Emotional outbursts

• Anxiety and worry

• Impulsive reactions

• Shutdown and withdrawal

• Difficulty problem-solving

• Challenges with self-regulation

Calm the brain first. Everything else follows.

The more parents understand the brain, the easier it becomes to respond with connection, co-regulation, and support instead of frustration and punishment.

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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge helps parents understand emotional dysregulation in children and teaches practical nervous system regulation and co-regulation strategies through her Regulation First Parenting™ approach.

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