What If Your Child Isn't Lazy at All? Why Smart Kids Struggle | Emotional Dysregulation | E380

E380 - What If Your Child Isn't Lazy at All? Why Smart Kids Struggle | Emotional Dysregulation | E380

Published: February 9, 2026

Duration: 14:44

If your bright child avoids tasks or seems unmotivated, it’s not laziness. Why smart kids struggle often comes down to a dysregulated nervous system and executive functioning challenges. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, shows how understanding regulation transforms behavior.

Parenting a gifted child can feel like walking a tightrope. You know your child is capable of great things, yet the constant battles over homework, chores, or tasks leave you questioning yourself. Why are smart kids struggling so much, even when they have all the abilities to succeed?

Understanding why smart kids stru...