Calm Connection Parenting | Meltdowns, Neurodivergence, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Autism, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors
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Hi, I’m Jami… a mom of seven, professional counselor turned parenting coach, speaker, and author. And yes, even with training, I found myself stuck in the same cycle so many parents live in: meltdown… reaction… guilt… repeat. I was doing all the things that were “supposed” to work… but they didn’t.
Everything changed when I stopped treating behavior like the problem and started looking underneath it. When I learned to understand my child’s unique wiring (personality, sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional needs), I finally had a roadmap. I didn’t need more tips… I needed clarity and a plan. And that clarity changed things.
If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and stop parenting in survival mode, you’re in the right place. We’ll talk meltdowns, emotional dysregulation, defiance, ADHD, DMDD, anxiety, and more… along with practical steps that help your family move from chaos to calm… one episode at a time.
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Calm Connection Parenting | Meltdowns, Neurodivergence, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Autism, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors
81. Why Your Child Overreacts and Takes Everything Personally (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Emotional Dysregulation in Kids) with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
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Why your child takes everything personally. Learn how emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) impact kids with ADHD, DMDD, or mood disorders—and what you can do to help.
Why does your child take everything so personally, overreact to small things, or melt down over what seems like minor situations?
If you’re parenting a child with emotional dysregulation, ADHD, or intense emotional reactions, this episode may unlock a powerful missing piece.
In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re diving into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—a lesser-known but incredibly important factor behind big emotional reactions in kids.
You’ll hear from Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a leading expert in emotional and behavioral dysregulation, as she explains why some children experience intense reactions to perceived criticism or rejection—and what parents can do to support them.
When you understand what’s really happening beneath the behavior, everything begins to shift—from frustration and confusion… to clarity, calm, and connection.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why emotional dysregulation and meltdowns aren’t bad behavior—but signals of nervous system overload
• What Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is and why it’s so common in kids with ADHD
• How to recognize when your child is reacting to perceived rejection vs. actual events
• A simple but powerful shift in how you respond that can reduce conflict and build connection
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