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Jul 22
How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It)
Your toddler just hit their sibling—again—and your instinct is to react: “That’s not nice!” “Say sorry!” “Go to your room!”Totally understandable.But here’s what most parents don’t realize:👉 Hitting is rarely about being “bad.” It’s a sign your child is overwhelmed and doesn’t y ... Show More
8m 27s
Jul 15
Help Your Toddler Feel Loved When The New Baby Arrives
Bringing home a new baby can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming for your older child. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares simple, practical ways to help your toddler feel secure, included, and deeply loved as your family grows. You'll learn how to prepare your child b ... Show More
10m 58s
Jul 8
How To Stop Sleeping In Your Child's Room Without Hurting Your Connection
Helping your child fall asleep without you doesn't have to mean tears, guilt, or leaving them to figure it out alone.In this episode, I share why sleeping in your child's room often starts as a temporary solution but quietly becomes the new normal. You'll learn why these bedtime ... Show More
9m 8s
Oct 2018
#112: Dealing with Toddler Hitting & Balancing Parenting Boundaries with Friendship
<p>Hitting is a common problem in toddlerhood. Toddlers are still learning social skills and brain development that is necessary for self-control. Learn how to coach and teach toddlers better ways of sharing frustrations. Also, how should parents balance setting boundaries and bu ... Show More
17m 57s
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
Apr 2024
My Toddler Won't Stop Kicking Me. What Do I Do?
11m 44s
Sep 2024
What Do I Do When My Child Hits?
<p>In this solo episode, Jess answers a listener's question. She explores how to become curious about and respond to children’s challenging behaviours like hitting. She breaks down four key reasons why children may hit and provides practical strategies for addressing each root ca ... Show More
29m 42s
Apr 2023
182: How to get frustrating behavior to stop
All of our children go through phases when they do things we wish they wouldn’t do. Sometimes those things are relatively harmless but are pretty annoying, because they take extra time for us to clean up - things like eating (and making crumbs) in areas where we don’t want them t ... Show More
42m 22s
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My Toddler Won't Say Thank You or I'm Sorry. What do I do?
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How To Talk to Toddlers During a Tantrum
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May 2021
#237: Understanding Toddler Interactions & Tips for Better Behavior
Toddlers do strange things. These things seem outright rude, disrespectful and mean. But what are they really thinking? Learn about what toddlers are really thinking about when engage in these behaviors and how you can help them learn to do better.
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31m 52s
Dec 2023
Why I Talk to the Aggressive Child First
When your children are playing, sometimes aggression can surface, and one of your kids might start hitting, causing screaming and crying. Your first instinct might be to console the hurt child, but what if I told you that this approach may not be the best way to resolve the situa ... Show More
13m 36s
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
Did you know toddlers do not typically try to hurt the person they hit? Your toddler is not a bad kid if they smack someone. Nor does it mean you are no good as a parent or indicate that there may be problems down the road. They are simply acting their age.Toddlers hit to express their feelings. Their brains are still developing. So they have poor impulse co ... Show More
<p>Is your toddler hitting and kicking all the time and you don't know what to do? </p>
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<p>Join me as I discuss the priority of <strong>keeping everyone safe </strong>when a toddler is being physical. I also share <strong>strategies and solutions</strong> you can ... Show More
<p><strong>Do you wish your toddler had better manners?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I share some insight on why <strong>trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial.</strong> I discuss that <strong>kids need emotional ... Show More
<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
