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 Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram ... Show More
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Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Scared of Everything?
Your toddler suddenly hates the dark. They’re terrified of the vacuum, the bathtub drain, or the public washroom they used last week without a problem.What happened?In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why new fears are so common during the toddler and preschool years, and why t ... Show More
9m 48s
Sep 9
TME 211 - How To Help A Picky Eater
If every meal feels like a negotiation over one more bite, it may be time to try something different.When parents worry their child isn’t eating enough, it’s natural to coax, bargain, bribe, or plead. But that pressure can actually make picky eating worse.In this episode, I’m sha ... Show More
10m 51s
Sep 2
The Hardest Moments After Bringing Home a New Baby... and How to Help Your Toddler Through Them
Bringing home a new baby can turn a toddler’s world upside down. Suddenly, your potty-trained, independent kid is having accidents, asking to be carried, or needing you every time you sit down to feed the baby.In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why regression after a new sibli ... Show More
10m 19s
Jul 2025
Parenting Without Threats & Yelling is Possible
<p>#072 In this episode Lisa is discussing how she approaches parenting without threats, warnings, and yelling. She covers topics such as why parents use these strategies, what to use instead, and the importance of connection with calm leadership parenting. <br/><br/>Lastly, Lisa ... Show More
23m 12s
Apr 2025
Toddlers Hitting, Biting, and Throwing Things
<p>#054 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through ten listener questions around the topic of toddlers hitting, biting, and throwing things. <br/><br/>Before the questions, she explains whether or not all toddlers have this behaviour, what age Lisa considers to be a toddler, and how s ... Show More
25m 12s
Jul 2025
How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111
Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to: – Encourage turn-taking, even with babies – Turn cleanup into connection – Use routines and rules to reduce drama – Make transitions smoother ... Show More
41m 10s
<p><strong>How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I share <strong>how to talk to kids during a tantrum</strong>. I talk about <strong>what to say and how to spea ... Show More
