Why Your Child’s Mood Swings Aren’t Just “Attitude” (and When to Worry) l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E391

E391 - Why Your Child’s Mood Swings Aren’t Just “Attitude” (and When to Worry) l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E391

Published: March 18, 2026

Duration: 17:57

If your child flips from calm to furious in seconds, you may wonder why your child's mood swings aren't just attitude and when to worry. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™ and expert in childhood emotional dysregulation, explains what’s really driving the behavior—and how to help.

If your child goes from calm to furious in seconds, you’ve probably heard, “It’s just hormones” or “It’s attitude.” But what if why your child's mood swings aren't just attitude and when to worry is the real question?

Let’s unpack what’s really...