Picture this: Mom sees two and a half year old Johnny squirming and doing the I need to go pee dance. So she tells him to go sit on the potty. Johnny ignores his mom and a minute later he pees in his pants. Needless to say, Johnny's mom was irritated.
Does this sound at all familiar? Pressuring a child to use the potty, well, it often backfires. It's like t ... Show More
Feb 4
Why Forcing Kids to Share Backfires (And What to Do Instead)
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about why sharing is so hard early on, what toddlers are actually capable of, and how to handle toy struggles without forcing lessons their brains aren’t ready to learn. You’ll learn how to support your toddler’s big feelings, keep everyone safe ... Show More
10m 43s
Jan 28
Helping Kids Listen Better: The Big-Hearted Way
When kids ignore us, it can feel personal. Disrespectful. Triggering.But what if “not listening” isn’t a behavior problem at all? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why toddlers and preschoolers struggle with cooperation, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and ... Show More
8m 33s
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