May 6

The Secret To Shorter, Fewer, and Less Intense Tantrums

Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed approach to handling tantrums that actually works.RESOURCES:I’m running a short class for exhausted parents w ... Show More

10m 17s

Apr 29

Catch Them Being 'Good' The Big-Hearted Way to Encourage Positive Behavior

The 5:1 rule is one of the most practical tools a parent can have — and it's simpler than you think.Originally researched by psychologist John Gottman in marriages, the principle maps directly onto parenting: for every correction, aim for five positive interactions first. Not a t ... Show More

5m 44s

Apr 22

Stuck in the Potty Training Start-Stop Loop? Here's What to Do Differently

Are you stuck in the potty training start-stop loop? You try, it falls apart, you stop — and now you're dreading starting again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why potty battles happen, why your first attempt wasn't a failure, and how one simple shift can change everything ... Show More

7m 35s

Mar 2024

Say GOODBYE To Pushback: The 3 Hacks That Will Change Your Life as a Parent

Defiance. Pushback. Power struggles. They’re one of the hardest parts of raising kids, but we’ve got some great news for you—it *DOESN’T* have to be this way! Today on the pod we are going to teach you how to end power struggles FOR GOOD, starting NOW! Join Kristin, Deena, and th ... Show More

37m 23s

Feb 2024

End Screentime Battles TODAY: 3 Easy Steps That Will Stop Power Struggles for Good

Struggling with endless battles over screentime? Not sure how to navigate the whole sharing thing? Going through some serious parent burnout? Then this episode is for YOU. Back by popular demand, today’s episode answers more of YOUR burning parenting questions! If you have a todd ... Show More

34m 31s

Sep 2023

Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown

September 19, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73 Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a ... Show More

41m 50s

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

Jan 2023

Raising Successful Kids Skill #3 - Flexible Thinking

January 31, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 8 Raising Successful Kids Skill #3 - Flexible Thinking Welcome back to the Executive Functioning Minisode Series highlighting the skills our kids need to practice consistently to se ... Show More

10m 20s

Nov 2023

Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED!

By popular demand, we’re devoting a whole episode to answering YOUR burning questions. Join us as we answer your Q’s on: How to end parent preference struggles for good! Get your life back, girl! Why using rewards for potty training *doesn’t* work—and how to potty train quicker a ... Show More

41m 4s

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

May 2024

How to Travel with Toddlers

Travelling with toddlers is hard, heavy work! Looking for some strategies to make flying a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode I share the different ways parents and caregivers can engage with toddlers</ ... Show More

13m 49s

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 they are ... Show More

26m 35s

Apr 2021

Listening to Big Feelings Creates More Safety with Guest Cara

Aggression is the product of a child who isn’t doing so well. Be it from frustration they can’t communicate well, or other factors that we as parents cannot always understand. I always recommend daily time with our kids-- but for our guest Cara, daily time has turned into frustra ... Show More

31m 21s

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