Are You Stuck in Co-Dysregulation? Regulation Tips That Actually Work
When your child’s emotions explode, does your stress spike too? You’re not failing—it’s biology. These regulation tips explain why co-dysregulation happens and how your nervous system directly shapes your child’s ability to calm, connect, and self-regulate.
In this episode, I break down the real neuroscience behind co-dysregulation and share Regulation First Parenting™ strategies that help you calm yourself first—so your child can follow.
In this video, you’ll learn:
-Why you “catch” your child’s emotions during meltdowns
-What co-dysregulation is and how reactive loops form
-Regulation tips to calm your nervous system in the moment
-How co-regulation cues safety and reduces emotional escalation
-What to do after a meltdown to repair and build resilience
You cannot calm a dysregulated child from a dysregulated state. When you regulate first, everything changes—connection deepens, meltdowns shrink, and emotional learning finally sticks.
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ABOUT DR. ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE:
I’m Dr. Roseann, Founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and host of the “Dysregulated Kids Podcast” podcast. For over 30 years, I’ve helped thousands of families address emotional dysregulation and dysregulated behaviors in children through my BrainBehaviorReset® program. As a psychologist, author, and mom of two neurodivergent boys, I know firsthand the struggles you face as a parent. The journey to helping your child regulate their emotions begins with understanding and connection. My mission is to provide science-backed, brain-based tools that foster lasting calm, emotional resilience, and happy families. Subscribe to this channel for new solutions every week on managing your child’s focus, anxiety and dysregulated behaviors naturally.
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