Bedtime Battles with Kids: Why ADHD & Anxious Kids Can’t Settle at Night
Bedtime Battles with Kids aren’t always about defiance, stalling, or bad behavior. For ADHD and anxious kids, bedtime often triggers nervous system overload—making it hard to shift from busy, wired, and emotional into calm and rest.
In this video, Dr. Roseann explains why your child may suddenly “wake up” at night, why overtired can look like hyperactive, and how co-regulation helps create calmer evenings. Her brand approach centers on calming the brain first, using compassionate, practical, nervous-system-based strategies for dysregulated kids.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• Why Bedtime Battles with Kids are often nervous system overload
• Why ADHD and anxious kids get a “second wind” at night
• How overtired can look like hyperactivity or defiance
• What co-regulation looks like during bedtime resistance
• Simple ways to calm the brain before sleep
0:00 Why Bedtime Triggers Meltdowns
0:54 The Difference Between Sleep Hygiene and Nervous System Regulation
1:41 The “Stress Cup” Overflow: School Restraint Collapse
2:38 Why the House Getting Quiet Makes Their Nervous System Release
3:25 ADHD vs. Anxiety: Why Both Struggle to Shift Gears
4:41 The Real World Strategy: Building a Transition Bridge
6:02 How to Handle the “Second Wind” (Adrenaline Rebound)
6:53 Co-Regulation: How to Stay Close Without Triggering Worry Rituals
7:48 Give the Brain Somewhere to Land: Reducing Looping Thoughts
8:55 Shifting Your Mindset: From “Behavior” to “Nervous System Activation”
9:40 Your Next Steps
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Emotional Dysregulation in Children & Nervous System Expert
Regulation First Parenting™ | CALMS Protocol™
Dysregulated Kids Podcast | The Dysregulated Kid
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ABOUT DR. ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE
I’m Dr. Roseann, Founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, creator of Regulation First Parenting™ and the CALMS Protocol™, and host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast. For 30+ years, I’ve helped children with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, executive dysfunction, anxiety, OCD, and emotional dysregulation. As a psychologist, bestselling author, and mom of two neurodivergent boys, I provide brain-based, science-backed solutions that calm the brain first—because no learning, growth, or healing can happen without regulation. My mission is to equip parents and professionals with the tools to bring lasting calm, resilience, and emotional well-being to kids and families.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about psychiatric medications, supplements, or other treatments for your child.
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