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Catch Them Being 'Good' The Big-Hearted Way to Encourage Positive Behavior

The 5:1 rule is one of the most practical tools a parent can have — and it's simpler than you think.Originally researched by psychologist John Gottman in marriages, the principle maps directly onto parenting: for every correction, aim for five positive interactions first. Not a t ... Show More

5m 44s

Apr 22

Stuck in the Potty Training Start-Stop Loop? Here's What to Do Differently

Are you stuck in the potty training start-stop loop? You try, it falls apart, you stop — and now you're dreading starting again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why potty battles happen, why your first attempt wasn't a failure, and how one simple shift can change everything ... Show More

7m 35s

Apr 15

(REPLAY) Why Toddlers Misbehave: Your Toddler Isn’t Bad — Their Brain Is Developing

Being a toddler is tough—and parenting one can feel just as hard.In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down why toddlers struggle with impulse control, what’s really behind their behavior, and how to respond in ways that actually work.You’ll learn how to guide—not punish—using simp ... Show More

11m 6s

Jun 2021

How to Handle Sibling Rivalry: A Parenting Question from April

When dealing with sibling rivalry, it’s important we validate all sibling feelings. If we choose sides it can jeopardize our connection. In this episode, I’ve invited April, a long-time listener to the podcast who has worked hard and long on her parenting. She’ll be walking us th ... Show More

28m 20s

Apr 2021

Siblings Without Rivalry with Guest Dr. Laura Markham

As parents we often spend much of our time intervening in sibling upsets. There’s nothing more upsetting than seeing one of your children be unkind to the other. But what can we do to help them foster their relationship without shame and blame? How can we ensure they are learning ... Show More

28m 55s

Apr 2023

Ep 239: How to Be A Drama Free Family

Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Drama Free, chats with us about how to break free from family drama and unhealthy relationship dynamics. We discuss practical tools for a variety of topics such as codependency, control battles, favoritism, and more!Full Show NotesSlammed doors, sho ... Show More

25 m

Aug 2022

How To Live with Fighting (Little) Siblings

Siblings under the age of 7 can get into conflicts just like older siblings can, but it can feel more challenging to help them through squabbles when one or more of the siblings you’re raising is too young to use language to talk things through! Dr. Nanika Coor offers ideas for h ... Show More

15m 40s

Sep 2021

How to Be Empathetic When Our Kids Are Being Defiant with Guest Liz

Defiant and strong-willed children are something I’m sure we’ve all experienced. Whether it’s as toddlers or teenagers, it’s a tale as old as time in the book of parenting. Sometimes when this defiance is targeted towards you or their siblings, it can lead to further conflict so ... Show More

28m 22s

Apr 2024

My Toddler Won't Stop Kicking Me. What Do I Do?

Is your toddler hitting and kicking all the time and you don't know what to do? Join me as I discuss the priority of keeping everyone safe when a toddler is being physical. I also share strategies and solutions you can ... Show More

11m 44s

Feb 2023

Students of Our Children :: Karen Stubbs [Ep 398]

What does a child need to flourish? There are a million answers to that question, but in all honesty, it’s a little different for each child. We have so many tools available to us to help us see our own personalities and tendencies more clearly. My guest this week is mom and auth ... Show More

47m 42s

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