Why You’re Trapped in Power Struggles With Your Child (It’s Not Defiance)
Power struggles with your child can leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and questioning your parenting. If you feel stuck in constant power struggles, this episode explains the real reason discipline keeps failing and what actually helps your child cooperate and calm down. Power struggles aren’t about defiance or bad behavior, they’re a sign of a dysregulated nervous system.
In this episode, Dr. Roseann shares Regulation First Parenting™ strategies to turn daily conflict into connection and calm.
In this video, you’ll learn:
– Why power struggles are a nervous system issue, not a behavior problem
– How dysregulation shuts down your child’s thinking brain
– Simple co-regulation strategies that reduce conflict fast
– What to do instead of punishments, charts, or constant reminders
– How regulating yourself first changes your child’s behavior
When you stop trying to “win” power struggles and start calming the brain, mornings, homework, and transitions can finally feel easier for your whole family.
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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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⚠️ 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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