Behavior Is a Signal: Dr. Roseann on Raising Regulated Kids

Timestamps : 00:00 — Welcome & Intro to Dr. Roseann 02:07 — Why Dr. Roseann Wrote *The Dysregulated Kid* 04:41 — Behavior Is a Signal, Not "Bad Behavior" 06:35 — Stress Is an Inside Job: The Catholic School Story 06:55 — Discipline vs. Regulation 08:00 — Why Today's Kids Are More Dysregulated 09:56 — 3 Tools for Teens: Love Pause, Daily Practice & Training 14:54 — Sleep, Food, Nature & Social Connection 19:19 — How Parents Can Build Regulation Skills in Kids 21:35 — Parents: Regulate Yourself First - 23:59 — Where to Find Dr. Roseann & Book Launch  - 26:04 — Recap of Key Points As kids head back to school, many are feeling overwhelmed emotionally, mentally, and socially. In this episode of The Holistic Kids Show, we sit down with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge — a leading expert in nervous system dysregulation with 30+ years of experience — to unpack what's really happening in a child's brain and body when behavior feels out of control. Dr. Roseann introduces her Regulation First Parenting approach and her CALMS Dysregulation Protocol, challenging the idea that "bad behavior" means "bad kid." Instead, she reframes behavior — whether it's anger, eye-rolling, or trouble focusing — as clues to what the nervous system needs. We explore why today's kids and teens are more dysregulated than previous generations, the impact of compounded stress, devices, and isolation, and why you can't discipline away dysregulation. Dr. Roseann shares simple, free, and practical tools anyone can start today: The 3-second Love Pause — a gap between trigger and response that builds calm over reactivity Picking one regulation practice (breathwork, a heart hug, tai chi) and doing it consistently throughout the day Why sleep, nutrition, nature, and social connection are non-negotiable foundations for a healthy nervous system Why parents must regulate themselves first — because two drowning people can't save each other Plus, Dr. Roseann talks about her new book, The Dysregulated Kid: The Parenting Playbook for Helping Your Child Find Calm in a Chaotic World (available September 22, 2026), and why the simplest habits — done in small amounts, consistently — can change everything. Whether you're a parent, teen, educator, or just someone navigating a stressful world, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom to help you move from chaos to calm. --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD