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
Sep 23
How To Make Discipline Easier (A LOT EASIER)
Getting your child to cooperate doesn’t always mean getting firmer.Sometimes, it means getting playful.In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares one of the most underused discipline tools for young kids: playfulness.You’ll hear the story of Jamie, a little girl who absolutely did NOT w ... Show More
7m 39s
Aug 2025
The Follow-Up: How to Handle a Tantrum
Tantrums are a universal parenting challenge—they can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, or downright exhausting. But what if you had a simple, practical way to respond that actually helps your child learn to calm down? In this follow-up episode, I’m joined by Chris Lake, educator, ... Show More
13m 56s
Apr 2024
Case Study: My Toddler Won’t Stop Screaming in Public
Are you ever mortified in public when your child’s voice rockets through the mall? Today, we unpack the nuances of communication, tantrums, and the genuine distress many parents face.It's a scene familiar to many—a peaceful outing shattered by a sudden outburst from a toddler. Ch ... Show More
12m 8s
Jun 2023
Navigating Big Feelings In Public
I often discuss the importance of allowing children to experience and express their emotions, however, what should we do when our children have these emotional outbursts in public places, like a tantrum at the mall, in line at the supermarket, or even worse, in the middle of a fl ... Show More
13m 21s
Jan 2024
Relisten: How To Reduce Toddler Tantrums - Rebecca Hershberg [438]
Tantrums are maddening, stressful, and exhausting for everyone involved. What can you do to keep your cool and help your child calm down? Rebecca Hershberg, child psychologist and mother of two shares with us the science of development and the art of managing your child’s tantrum ... Show More
1h 5m
<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
