#237: Understanding Toddler Interactions...

A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to be held? Will this responsiveness perpetuate more neediness and get in the way of building independence? Another mom wants to know how to handle a particular attention-seeking behavio ... Show More

It's easy to get overwhelmed in the day-to-day. Pretty soon you're flying by the seat of your pants and can't seem to get your feet under you. How do you switch focus from constantly putting out fires to parenting with more intention? Then sometimes parenting in the short-term is ... Show More

Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting healthy boundaries? One mom asks for some guidance on dealing with her toddler's defiance, while another asks about how to deal with her toddle ... Show More

Toddlerhood is a big and beautiful period of self-discovery. Kids are picking up new cognitive and motor skills and learning language a mile a minute. But there are some behaviors in this age range that can be confusing, frustrating or spirit-breaking for parents, like tantrums, ... Show More

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

Meltdowns, refusing to share, hitting other kids. Every child has bad behavior sometimes. At home, it's easier to deal with. But what about in public? Psychologist Celina Benavides explains what to do in the moment — and how to get ahead of bad behavior. See pcm.adswizz.com for i ... Show More

Let's talk about hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, throwing, all of it. If you have a child acting aggressively, you are not alone!! Click here for Michelle's special time guide, our favorite tool to get connected. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coachin ... Show More

So your toddler keeps whining, crying, and pleading without despite how much you're trying to explain and validate their feelings. No matter what you say, though, they KEEP whining and crying. 😓 It’s exhausting to keep repeating myself but then you feel guilty for ignoring him a ... Show More

Dealing with Toddler Behaviors? In this episode I share three questions to ask yourself before you leap into crisis management mode, before you think your child is choosing to be bad. I reminds parents that kids inherently want to do good and to succeed. Looking for a parenting t ... Show More

Would you believe me if I said that toddlers are the most misunderstood people on the planet? In this episode, we’re uncovering the common misconceptions parents have about toddlers' abilities to share, control their emotions, and manage their impulses. Let’s debunk unrealistic e ... Show More

When Toddlers Grab Toys- Discover why toddlers struggle with sharing and how it's tied to their developmental stage.- Learn about the 'sportscasting' technique and how it can guide children to resolve conflicts and develop empathy.- Understand the benefits of turn-taking and how ... Show More