Yesterday
Kids Want to Help. Here’s Why You Should Let Them.
Do toddlers really need chores? In this episode, I share why young children want to help — and why letting them contribute builds confidence, responsibility, and a deep sense of belonging. You’ll hear: Why toddlers are naturally wired to help How tiny tasks build big confidence W ... Show More
7m 39s
Mar 11
Aggressive Toddler Tantrums: Why Kids Hit, Bite, and Kick (And What To Do)
In this episode, we talk about what to do when toddler tantrums turn physical—hitting, kicking, or throwing things. When you understand what’s happening inside your child’s brain, it becomes much easier to stay calm and respond in a way that protects both safety and self-esteem. ... Show More
9m 38s
Mar 4
Q&A: 3-Year-Old Fighting Bedtime and Toddler Throwing Explained
Bedtime was easy… until it wasn’t.And suddenly your 3-year-old is fighting sleep, stalling, crying — and maybe even climbing out of the crib. In this Q&A episode, I answer two common parent questions: #1. Why a great sleeper suddenly starts resisting bedtime at age 3#2. Why toddl ... Show More
13m 40s
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
Sep 2023
Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown
<p>September 19, 2023</p>
<p>Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73</p>
<p><strong>Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown</strong>
In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a ... Show More
41m 50s
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
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 epi ... Show More
<p>Travelling with toddlers is hard, heavy work! </p>
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<p>Looking for some <strong>strategies to make flying a little less stressfu</strong>l? I've got you covered! In this episode I share the different ways parents and caregivers can <strong>engage with toddlers</ ... Show More
