New Book “The Dysregulated Kid” Helps Parents Manage Children’s Big Emotions

In her new book, The Dysregulated Kid, therapist and school psychologist Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge provides a framework for parents to distinguish between intentional defiance and nervous system overwhelm. She suggests that children experiencing meltdowns often lose access to their frontal lobes, making them temporarily incapable of processing verbal instructions or logical requests. To address this, the author encourages parents to practice self-regulation first, allowing their own calm state to stabilize the child's emotions through co-regulation. The episode also highlights the negative impact of excessive device usage, which can impair attention and social connection. Finally, the source promotes consistent micro-activities, such as brief walks or focused breathing, to build long-term emotional resilience in children.

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