Calm the brain first—and everything else follows.
A science-backed parenting guide for helping dysregulated kids find calm—starting with the nervous system.
If parenting feels harder than it should, you’re not alone.
You may be wondering:
Why does my child lose it over the smallest things?
Why don’t rewards, consequences, or charts work?
Why does it feel like I’m trying so hard…
and nothing is changing?
You are not failing.
You’re missing the foundation most parenting advice skips—how to calm the nervous system first.
“This book was the first thing that ever explained why nothing was working and actually what to do.”
— Jessica, mother of two
Here’s Why Nothing Has Worked (Yet)
Most parenting strategies are introduced after a child is already dysregulated
—when the brain can’t access self-control, learning, or logic.
When the brain is calm, behavior follows.
This Book Is for Parents Who Are Exhausted—and Ready for Real Answers
Meltdowns, anxiety, impulsivity, refusal, shutdowns, and emotional outbursts aren’t signs of defiance or bad parenting.
They’re signs of a dysregulated nervous system.
From Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, and bestselling author with 30+ years of experience and firsthand insight from interpreting over 10,000 brain maps of dysregulated kids.
What You’ll Learn Inside The Dysregulated Kid
This isn’t theory. It’s a practical playbook for real life.
- Decode what your child’s behavior is really telling you
- Stop the cycle of yelling, bribing, and punishing
- Co-regulate during meltdowns and emotional overload
- Stay calm when your child isn’t
- Use science-backed nervous system resets in under 10 minutes
Build focus, resilience, and emotional regulation that lasts
Why This Approach Works When Others Don’t
Regulation isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill. And skills can be taught.
Children build regulation through repeated experiences of:
- Calm, regulated adult responses
- Predictable, safe interactions
- Connection before correction
“This is the one resource I wish I had sooner.”
— Tucker, Parent
Parents Like You Need
This Book If…
ᝰ You’ve tried therapy, rewards, or consequences and still feel stuck
ᝰ Your child is reactive, anxious, emotional, or overwhelmed
ᝰ School, transitions, or daily routines feel like battles
ᝰ You want a brain-based approach that fits real life
ᝰ You’re looking for calm—not control
ᝰ Parenting feels harder than it should
ᝰ You want your child to self-regulate and be resilient
Imagine Your Days Feeling
Like This Instead…
✓ Fewer meltdowns—and faster recoveries
✓ Less walking on eggshells
✓ More cooperation and connection
✓ A child who feels understood
✓ A calmer, more confident parent
When regulation comes first, the entire family changes.
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and mom—with over 30 years of experience helping dysregulated kids and their families.
She is the host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast, with over 2 million downloads, where parents and professionals turn for clear, nervous-system–based answers to today’s biggest emotional and behavioral challenges.
Through decades of clinical work—and lived experience—Dr. Roseann discovered a truth most parenting advice misses: when we calm the nervous system first, everything changes—behavior, learning, and emotional health.
The Dysregulated Kid brings this science-backed approach to parents in a way that is compassionate, practical, and doable, even in the middle of real-life stress.
Featured on NBC, CBS, and FOX—and named “the thought leader in children’s mental health” by Forbes—Dr. Roseann bridges brain science with real-world strategies parents can use every day.
For Educators, Therapists and School Professionals
While written for parents, the principles in The Dysregulated Kid are transformative for any professional who works with children. You’ll find practical tools and a new lens for understanding behavior that will shift how you approach your classroom or practice.
A science-backed parenting guide for helping dysregulated kids find calm—starting with the nervous system.
PRE-ORDER NOW AND GET IMMEDIATE NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT
When you pre-order The Dysregulated Kid before it launches on September 22, 2026, you’re reserving your copy and unlocking exclusive bonuses created to support families before the book even arrives.
These bonuses are only available to pre-order customers.
CALMS Protocol™ Quick Start Digital Guide
A simple, one-page roadmap to start regulating right away. This guide gives you the exact first steps to take on a hard day, so you have a clear plan when emotions run high.
CALMS Protocol™ Printable Scripts
Stop searching for the right words in a stressful moment. These printable scripts and visual cues give you calm, supportive language to use when your child is dysregulated, helping you respond with confidence.
Reset to Regulate™ Intro Guide
Understand the brain science behind why calming comes before correction. This guide explains the “why” in a way that finally makes sense, empowering you to parent with intention instead of reaction.
Total Bonus Value: $77 — Yours FREE When You Pre-Order Today!
Preorder bonuses are limited and will not be available after launch on September 22, 2026.
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CALMS Protocol™ Quick Start Digital Guide to give you the exact first steps to take on a hard day, so you have a clear plan when emotions run high.
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Reset to Regulate™ Intro Guide to understand the brain science behind why calming comes before correction.
What makes this different from other parenting approaches—like gentle parenting or traditional discipline?
Most parenting books focus on what to do after behavior has already escalated. Others debate how strict or gentle you should be.
The Dysregulated Kid focuses on what needs to happen first: calming the nervous system so learning, listening, and self-control are even possible.
This isn’t about permissiveness or removing limits. It’s about timing.
Boundaries and strategies only work when a child’s brain is regulated enough to process them. When the nervous system feels safe, kids can hear guidance, learn from mistakes, and build real self-control—without power struggles or escalation.
That’s why many parents say this book finally explains why nothing else worked—and gives them a path forward that actually makes sense.
We've already done therapy, charts, consequences, and routines. Why would this work now?
Because most strategies fail when they’re used after a child is already dysregulated—when the thinking brain is offline.
This book teaches you how to regulate first, so everything else you’ve tried has a chance to actually stick. For many families, this becomes the missing foundation that makes other supports finally effective.
What if my child's behavior feels extreme—or we've been struggling for years?
Even when behaviors feel intense or long-standing, the nervous system still follows the same principles because this approach prepares the brain before you try to teach, correct, or guide behavior.
When regulation comes first, many parents find that strategies they’ve already tried finally begin to work—because the nervous system is ready to receive them.
How much time does this really take? I'm already overwhelmed.
You don’t need hours, complicated systems, or perfect consistency.
The strategies in this book are designed to work in under 10 minutes a day, woven into everyday moments. Small, repeated regulation creates bigger change than intense, unsustainable efforts. It’s about working smarter, not harder.
Is this book only for kids with diagnoses like ADHD or anxiety?
No. This book is for any parent or anyone that works with kids: because all kids dysregulate sometimes.
Whether your child has a diagnosis or not, the nervous system-first approach helps. Many parents find this book explains why their child struggles and gives them tools that work regardless of diagnosis.
How do I invite Dr. Roseann to speak at my organization, school, or conference?
Dr. Roseann partners with schools, organizations, and conferences to help adults better understand dysregulated behavior through a nervous-system-first lens.
Her keynotes and trainings are practical, science-backed, and deeply relatable—designed to help educators, clinicians, and leaders shift from managing behavior to supporting regulation.
To explore speaking topics, formats, or availability, contact Dr. Roseann’s team using the form below. Her team will guide you through the next steps.
Can our organization order The Dysregulated Kid in bulk or bring CALMS Protocol™ training to our team?
Yes. Many schools, districts, organizations, and conferences choose to purchase The Dysregulated Kid in bulk to support shared learning and consistent language around regulation.
Bulk orders can also be paired with professional development, workshops, or CALMS Protocol™ Certification opportunities to help teams apply a regulation-first approach in real life—not just theory.
If you’re interested in bulk pricing, educator resources, or bringing CALMS Protocol™ to your organization, reach out through the contact form and Dr. Roseann’s team will walk you through the options.
I’m a journalist, producer, or podcast host. How do I submit a media inquiry?
Dr. Roseann is a nationally recognized children’s mental health expert and the host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast, with over 2 million downloads.
She regularly speaks with media about emotional dysregulation, parenting, ADHD, anxiety, school challenges, and why calming the nervous system first changes everything.
For media, press, or podcast inquiries, contact her team here and include your outlet, topic, and timeline.
—it’s a lack of skills. Now I understand my child with empathy rather than frustration,
and the book gives me actionable steps that actually work.”
– Raquel, Parent
Your days don’t have to be defined by meltdowns, power struggles, and exhaustion.
A calmer, more connected family is possible. It all starts when you learn to calm the brain first.
Pre-order The Dysregulated Kid today and give yourself a clear plan for the moments that feel hardest.
Remember: The exclusive bonuses are only available until the book launches on September 22, 2026. After that, they won’t be offered again.
