Dr. Roseann

Dr. Roseann *Integrative & Pediatric Mental Health Expert
*Founder - Global Institute of Children's Mental Health

Dr. Roseann is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann, LLC, who is, “Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health”. FORBES magazine called her, “A thought leader in children’s mental health”. Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, mood, autism, learning disability, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, and psychotherapy. She is the author of the first ever book on teletherapy activities for child and adolescent therapists, “Teletherapy Toolkit™” and It’s Gonna be OK!™ book, www.itsgonnabeok.com, and The Get Unstuck Program™, which are resources for parents to reduce and reverse their child’s symptoms. She is often featured on dozens of media outlets: Fox, CBS, NBC, FORBES, PARENTS, and New York Times.

01/08/2026

If you’ve ever wondered, “is this dysregulation or misbehavior?”… here’s the truth no one tells parents:

a dysregulated child isn’t giving you a hard time - their nervous system is having a hard time.

these signs aren’t defiance… they’re cues.
their brain is asking for safety, support, and co-regulation.

Well, You’re not doing anything wrong.
When we learn to see the signs, we can finally respond with the calm that helps our kids come back to center.

01/07/2026

Why Doesn’t Therapy Work When a Child Is Dysregulated?

Here’s the order the brain actually needs:

- Regulation first so the nervous system can settle.
- Learning becomes possible once fear quiets.
- Skills like listening and transitioning begin to emerge.
- Coping strategies finally stick because the brain is ready.

Behavior improves when the body no longer feels under threat.

This is the foundation of emotional dysregulation in children, kids’ emotional development, and lasting children’s emotional health.

Parent Tip: Pause skill-building until calm returns. Regulation opens the door for everything else.

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HAPPENING JANUARY 12–18, 2026The Calm Parenting Reset™FREE 7-Day ChallengeThis challenge is for you if parenting feels h...
01/06/2026

HAPPENING JANUARY 12–18, 2026

The Calm Parenting Reset™
FREE 7-Day Challenge

This challenge is for you if parenting feels hard right now and you’re running out of answers.

If you are raising a child with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PANS or PANDAS, or ongoing mood and behavior challenges—and you do not want medication to be the only option—this is for you.

If you have tried therapy, strategies, consequences, and explaining things over and over, yet nothing seems to stick, this is for you.

If your child’s meltdowns, moodiness, or impulsive behavior are leaving you triggered, exhausted, and unsure what to do next, this is for you.

Inside this 7-day challenge, you will learn science-backed, therapist-endorsed strategies that help calm the nervous system first so behavior can actually change. These are the same tools I have used with my 1:1 clients in Ridgefield, CT to help families create a calmer brain and a more peaceful home—without medication.

You will walk away with simple, practical steps you can use right away to feel less anxious and more confident as a parent.

Comment “challenge” and I will send you the sign-up link in your DMs.

Or visit: https://drroseann.com/calmchallenge/

I learned this the hard way, staring at a child who was smart, sweet, and struggling… and wondering why nothing was “sti...
01/06/2026

I learned this the hard way, staring at a child who was smart, sweet, and struggling… and wondering why nothing was “sticking.”
Because a dysregulated brain can’t learn, listen, or connect.
It’s in survival mode, not skill-building mode.

But when you calm the brain first, everything shifts.
Kids start to respond.
You start to feel less defeated.
And home finally gets lighter.

This is what Regulation First Parenting™ is about.
Calm the brain first and the rest becomes possible.

Sign up here: https://drroseann.com/newsletter/ for weekly support for your child's brain.

As 2026 begins, something pretty incredible happened. 🎊🎉The Dysregulated Kids Podcast has reached 2 million downloads, a...
01/05/2026

As 2026 begins, something pretty incredible happened. 🎊🎉

The Dysregulated Kids Podcast has reached 2 million downloads, and I’m truly humbled by how many families this space has touched.

This podcast was created to help parents understand what’s really happening beneath their child’s behavior—and to remind them that regulation, not fixing, is the foundation for change.

Parents have shared things like:

“This podcast has helped me understand my child’s needs better than any therapist or behaviorist we’ve worked with.”

“As a parent of a child with multiple forms of neurodivergence, I finally feel seen and supported.”

“I’ve had so many aha moments and so much more hope.”

Hearing this means everything to me. Every episode is made with the intention of supporting parents who are trying their best and often feeling overwhelmed or alone.

Thank you for listening, for trusting me, and for showing up for your children in the hardest moments.

You can find The Dysregulated Kids Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

01/05/2026

Could Nutrient Deficiencies Be Fueling Dysregulation in Kids?

Here are common reasons nutrient deficiencies show up in kids:

- Some kids simply aren’t getting enough of what their body needs from food alone.
- Genetic differences can affect how nutrients are absorbed or used.
- A constantly overactivated nervous system burns through nutrients faster.
- Neurodivergent kids often have more biological variability, increasing demand.

Food always comes first but sometimes the body needs extra support to protect children’s emotional health and reduce stress-related depletion.

This matters when supporting kids with emotional issues and nervous system overload.

Parent Tip: Look at nutrition through a nervous system lens, not just a diet checklist. That shift changes what support really looks like.

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Most parents blame behavior… but a lot of kids melt down simply because their brain is running on empty.Deficiencies in ...
01/05/2026

Most parents blame behavior… but a lot of kids melt down simply because their brain is running on empty.
Deficiencies in magnesium, omega-3s, vitamin d, iron, and b vitamins can make emotional regulation so much harder.

A dysregulated brain isn’t a “bad” brain - it’s an overwhelmed one.
Testing and supporting the nervous system can make a world of difference.

The 4 pillars every parent needs to bring more calm into their home 💜Start with regulation, end with connection - this i...
01/03/2026

The 4 pillars every parent needs to bring more calm into their home 💜
Start with regulation, end with connection - this is the order that actually works.
learn more: https://drroseann.com/newsletter/ to sign up for my weekly Parenting Newsletter.

To all the parents who showed up, even on the dysregulated days… I see you.Here’s to a New Year filled with grace, stead...
01/01/2026

To all the parents who showed up, even on the dysregulated days… I see you.
Here’s to a New Year filled with grace, steadiness, and those little victories that mean everything.
Happy 2026.

12/31/2025

Why Does Behavior Improve When Kids Are Regulated?

When kids melt down, parents often start searching for hidden reasons. But behavior usually improves when the nervous system is supported first.

The brain can’t learn while responding to fear. This is emotional dysregulation in children, not willful behavior, and it directly impacts kids’ emotional development and children’s emotional health.

Parent Tip: Pause the detective work and focus on regulation. Calm opens the door to better behavior and learning.

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12/29/2025

What's The Science of Co-Regulation in Dysregulated Kids?

Here is how co regulation actually works in the brain:

- Your facial expression and tone signal safety before language lands.
- Slow rhythm helps the nervous system shift out of threat.
- A regulated adult helps a child’s body stand down from alarm.
- Repeated calm cues teach the brain how to feel safe on its own.

Over time, these moments build emotional resilience, self-control, and support kids’ emotional development by reducing emotional dysregulation in children and strengthening children’s emotional health.

Parent Tip: Focus on your pace first. Your body is the message your child follows.

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Roseann is a Psychologist, Pediatric Mental Health Expert and the founder and director of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann and Associates, a Connecticut-based center that’s helped thousands of children and adults reverse the most challenging conditions such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, concussion, learning disability, Lyme Disease, and PANS/PANDAS. Dr. Roseann treats these conditions using proven holistic therapies such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, psychotherapy, and nutrition using her trademarked intensive two-week intensive 360 Reboot™ Program. She is the co-author of the best selling book "Brain Under Attack: A Resource For Parents and Caregivers of Children With PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalopathy". She has been featured on national outlets such as The Mom Brain Podcast, The Mel Robbins Show, Fox News, CBS, NBC, PIX11 NYC, Cheddar TV, FORBES, The Huffington Post and The New York Times. She is also the founder of Optimal Brain Academy™ which offers CE-based training for mental health professionals.

Daphne Oz and Hilaria Baldwin of The Mom Brain Podcast said, "Dr. Roseann is the coolest, most down to earth, friendliest, easy-going, and warmest psychologist...It is like you're just talking to your girlfriend".