Is your toddler’s desire to delay dozing off driving you to distraction?
Bedtime fears usually start at around two years and may last several years. They happen very commonly because children spend their days in imaginative play, and it is tough for them to turn that off at bedtime.
Even though there are many valid reasons for your toddler to fight at bedti ... Show More
Aug 6
Why You Should Gossip With Stuffed Animals (Yes, Really)
In this sweet and surprising episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a playful, science-backed way to boost your toddler’s confidence and cooperation — all by whispering to their teddy bear. Learn why toddlers respond better to overheard praise, how to highlight the behavior you want more of ... Show More
7m 34s
Oct 2023
30. The Ups and Downs of Putting Kids to Bed
Does your family have a bedtime routine?
If you've ever been on the rollercoaster ride of bedtime routines with your little ones, you know that it can be a mixed bag of cozy moments, laughter, and maybe a hint of chaos.
For some of us, bedtime is an enjoyable time to recap ... Show More
30m 11s
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
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
Nov 2021
How To Build A Sleep Routine For You And Your Children
Getting enough sleep helps you focus, retain information and helps to fortify your immune system. But when it comes to children, they aren't always thinking about these benefits. For parents and caretakers struggling to get their little ones to bed on time, here are tips on estab ... Show More
18m 2s
Mar 2024
Stop Yelling: 5 Neuroscience-Backed Tips that will Transform Your Parenting
If you’re stuck in an endless cycle of yelling, threatening, and then feeling super guilty afterwards, you’re not alone. AND, today’s episode is for *you.* By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with an *exact* roadmap on how to handle those extremely common parenting trigg ... Show More
43m 6s