It can really be tough to manage those times when your toddler throws tantrums in public places!
Raising a toddler is hard, and parents sometimes feel confused, overwhelmed, or embarrassed in certain situations. Public tantrums can be particularly challenging. However, tantrums are a natural and healthy part of a toddler's development. So it does not reflec ... Show More
Oct 8
Help Your Child Bounce Back
Kids don’t need to be “tough.” They need simple tools that build an inner voice: I can handle this. I can try again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares quick, doable ways to grow resilience in everyday moments—no shaming, no lectures. Why mistakes are teachers (and how to respon ... Show More
11m 11s
Oct 1
When Your Toddler Picks Favorites (and It Stings)
Does your toddler scream for only Mommy or refuse to let Daddy help at bedtime? You’re not alone—and it’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why toddlers play favorites, what it really means (hint: it’s about control, not love), and how ... Show More
10m 29s
Sep 23
You're Not Raising a Problem, You're Raising a Person: The Big-Hearted Way to Handle Toddler Challenges
In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn dives into one of the most transformative shifts in parenting: seeing your child not as a problem to fix, but as a person to guide. Discover how a "Big-Hearted Interpretation" can help you reframe challenging toddler behaviors—fr ... Show More
11m 52s
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
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
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
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
Jun 2023
178: Myths about Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn Tobin, Pediatrician
From tantrums to defiance to trouble sharing, normal toddler behavior can frustrate us. But our mindset and approach play a bigger role than we realize—and if we can reframe our own outlook, we can start to see the positives in the toddler period. Today, I’m joined by pediatricia ... Show More
45m 14s