Does thinking of introducing your toddler to their new sibling stress you out? If so, the solution may be much simpler than you surmised.
No matter what you do to prepare your toddler beforehand, they will still be surprised when a new baby comes home and stays. All parents share similar fears and concerns about turning their toddlers' worlds upside down wh ... Show More
Mar 25
End Overnight Toddler Wake Ups
Is your toddler waking multiple times a night and ending up in your bed? You're not alone — and more importantly, it's fixable.In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down the real reason most toddlers wake at night (hint: it's not to drive you crazy), and what you can do to help the ... Show More
10m 10s
Mar 18
Kids Want to Help. Here’s Why You Should Let Them.
Do toddlers really need chores? In this episode, I share why young children want to help — and why letting them contribute builds confidence, responsibility, and a deep sense of belonging. You’ll hear: Why toddlers are naturally wired to help How tiny tasks build big confidence W ... Show More
6m 39s
Mar 11
Aggressive Toddler Tantrums: Why Kids Hit, Bite, and Kick (And What To Do)
In this episode, we talk about what to do when toddler tantrums turn physical—hitting, kicking, or throwing things. When you understand what’s happening inside your child’s brain, it becomes much easier to stay calm and respond in a way that protects both safety and self-esteem. ... Show More
8m 38s
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
Sep 2023
Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown
<p>September 19, 2023</p>
<p>Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73</p>
<p><strong>Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown</strong>
In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a ... Show More
41m 50s
Feb 2023
Toddler Tantrums and Building Boundaries with Mama Psychologists
<p>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. <br/><br/>We catch up with two experts from across the pond in ... Show More
42m 52s
Jun 2021
How to Handle Sibling Rivalry: A Parenting Question from April
<p>When dealing with sibling rivalry, it’s important we validate all sibling feelings. If we choose sides it can jeopardize our connection. </p>
<p>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 wa ... Show More
28m 20s
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
