Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games? The 4 Warning Signs l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E401

E401 - Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games? The 4 Warning Signs l Emotional Dysregulation in Children l E401

Published: April 22, 2026

Duration: 14:43

Is your child addicted to video games or just overwhelmed? When screens trigger big reactions, it’s often a dysregulated nervous system. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, helps parents decode behavior and build real regulation skills.

If turning off a device leads to meltdowns, yelling, or total shutdown, you’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain.

In this episode, I’ll help you understand whether it’s true addiction or a nervous system craving stimulation—and what actually helps.

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