Picture this: the breakfast table is set, the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping. You've managed to get your three-year-old to sit down, ready to enjoy your first cup of coffee. But suddenly, their favorite pancakes have turned into the worst thing in the world, and they demand a bagel instead. The power struggle begins. Sound familiar? In this ep ... 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 2024
Case Study: A Simple Phrase to Use When Siblings Won't Share
Is there a way to navigate sharing disputes that affirm both children's feelings and boundaries? Are sibling meltdowns causing tension in your home? Today, I sit down with Katrina, a mother of two daughters, navigating the tricky terrain of tantrums and toy sharing. Together, we ... Show More
20m 4s
May 2024
Morning power struggles | Q&A with Dr. J | 61
It’s just one of those mornings - you know, the kind when NOTHING satisfies your child. 😰 No matter how much you try to reason with them, validate their feelings or accommodate their needs, they insist on digging in their heels, changing their minds & making unreasonable demands ... Show More
14m 52s
<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
