Parenting is tough. But parenting a little biter is even more challenging. In today’s episode, we’ll look at how to find the right response to biting so your child learns more effective ways of managing big feelings. But hear me out… biting doesn’t mean your child is bad or spoiled. And no, you’re not a bad parent! INSTAGRAM
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Oct 8
Help Your Child Bounce Back
Kids don’t need to be “tough.” They need simple tools that build an inner voice: I can handle this. I can try again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares quick, doable ways to grow resilience in everyday moments—no shaming, no lectures. Why mistakes are teachers (and how to respon ... Show More
11m 11s
Oct 1
When Your Toddler Picks Favorites (and It Stings)
Does your toddler scream for only Mommy or refuse to let Daddy help at bedtime? You’re not alone—and it’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why toddlers play favorites, what it really means (hint: it’s about control, not love), and how ... Show More
10m 29s
Sep 23
You're Not Raising a Problem, You're Raising a Person: The Big-Hearted Way to Handle Toddler Challenges
In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn dives into one of the most transformative shifts in parenting: seeing your child not as a problem to fix, but as a person to guide. Discover how a "Big-Hearted Interpretation" can help you reframe challenging toddler behaviors—fr ... Show More
11m 52s
Nov 2023
156. How to handle OUR aging parents
Let’s discuss aging parents, toxic parents, narcissistic parents, and setting boundaries. Somewhere along the line, we start to parent our parents. They can seem demanding and childish…and that’s par for the course. Today we’ll talk about best practices in keeping your boundaries ... Show More
22m 12s
May 2024
How to discipline in public | 57
Picture this - You’re at a party and all of a sudden another child comes up to you and tells you your child SPIT on another child. 😳What in the world? You’re instantly filled with anxiety, shock, and embarrassment. You step in to find out what’s going on but to your dismay, your ... Show More
10m 42s
Sep 2023
Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown
September 19, 2023
Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73
Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown
In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a parent consulting company that spe ... Show More
41m 50s
Feb 2023
Toddler Tantrums and Building Boundaries with Mama Psychologists
We can all agree that we want a calm, happy, and healthy household. Let's be honest, parenting is HAARRDD sometimes and hopefully today’s episode can give you a few tips and tricks to make it a little easier.
We catch up with two experts from across the pond in Canada, who ... Show More
42m 52s
Apr 2024
5 Common Child Behaviors Translated | 52
Our child's behaviors can often feel like a mystery and it’s hard to know how to respond when they do confusing things like break toys, get aggressive, not cooperate, or run around in circles all of a sudden. I'm I’m here to help with that! In this week's episode, I'll help demys ... Show More
7m 56s