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

9m 38s

Mar 4

Q&A: 3-Year-Old Fighting Bedtime and Toddler Throwing Explained

Bedtime was easy… until it wasn’t.And suddenly your 3-year-old is fighting sleep, stalling, crying — and maybe even climbing out of the crib. In this Q&A episode, I answer two common parent questions: #1. Why a great sleeper suddenly starts resisting bedtime at age 3#2. Why toddl ... Show More

13m 40s

Feb 25

The Helper Trap: How to raise a caring child who doesn’t feel responsible for everything

When a child is naturally kind and eager to help—especially with a new sibling—it can look beautiful on the outside… and still raise quiet worries on the inside. In this episode, we talk about how to nurture empathy without teaching a child to disappear herself—and how to keep he ... Show More

8m 42s

Jul 2023

Help - my kid won't stop swearing

Like it or not, children will learn to swear from school, videos, even their parents. So what can you do to stop your child being a pottymouth? In this Help Me, Maggie episode Maggie Dent explains why children might swear, how to discourage them from using offensive words and wh ... Show More

8m 55s

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

Dec 2023

When Your Child Is Being "Rude" Teach Them to Say This! | 46

"Rude" is a subjective term, but any time you interpret your child's language as "unfriendly", "rude", or "unkind," here's what to say to help them learn better communication. I don't know about y'all, but I'm a positive parent with a no tolerance attitude around disrespectful la ... Show More

12m 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

Dec 2020

#212: What to Do When a Child Uses Hurtful Words

How do you stay calm and coach your child when they are using hurtful words? Erin covers what to do in the moment, as well as 4 step process to use in teaching your child better ways of sharing feelings rather than angry mean words. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com ... Show More

18m 40s

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 2014

#248 What Works To Help Toddlers Learn to Talk... Part 2!

In this week’s teachmetotalk podcast I'm continuing my series on what works to help toddlers learn to talk. Join me, pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of teachmetotalk.com, as I highlight strategies that are highly effective in helping late ... Show More

59 m

Oct 2023

How to Raise Resilient Kids: Parenting Kids with Respect Doesn’t Create a Generation of Snowflakes

Real talk? We all want to raise resilient, strong kids. BUT is punishment and “tough love” the way to get there? In this powerful episode, Child Therapist Deena Margolin and Parent Coach Kristin Gallant use modern brain science to pave you a practical path to raising resilient ki ... Show More

41m 41s

Sep 2019

Mommy Do It!

The development of perseverance as a life-long skill starts when children are very, very little. By offering opportunities for independence and assistance only when necessary, we guide our children along this path. Child development, however, is never a linear pro ... Show More

33m 8s

Mar 2021

How Can We Help Our Kids Through Difficult Moments Without Fixing with Guest Jenna

Sometimes when our child is having a hard time of course we want to fix things, help them see the bright side. But things might look arduous and difficult for our children and leaning into those upsets with empathy can help them feel seen, heard and understood. This way ... Show More

26m 35s

Swearing: What to do When Your Toddler S...