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Jan 21
Make Potty Training Easier- Home Prep
Dr Cathryn unpacks what to do before potty training starts—how to prepare your home, your child, and yourself— so the process feels calmer, easier, and more manageable. Set up your space to reduce stress Small home-prep steps—like easy cleanup, clear paths to the potty, and stabl ... Show More
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Jan 14
Make Potty Training Easier: What To Do Before You Begin
Potty training doesn’t begin with underwear or sticker charts. It starts with you. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains how potty training isn’t just about whether your toddler is ready. Your readiness matters too. Key takeaways: Mantras like "This phase won't last forever" anch ... Show More
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Jan 7
When Your Toddler Says 'No' To Everything
Why does your toddler say no to everything — even things they usually do without a problem? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains the “you-can’t-make-me” reflex — a very normal (and healthy) stage of toddler development that often gets mistaken for defiance. You’ll learn: Why tod ... Show More
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Building Resilience in Your Kids
<p>#087 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach building resilience in kids. Her goal with calm leadership parenting is to raise free thinkers and problem solvers which she further goes into in the episode. <br/><br/>Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, ... Show More
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Everybody Poops! Potty Training Basics
On this episode I welcome Allison, the owner and founder of The Potty Training Consultant (@pottytrainingconsultant on Inatagram), to discuss the basics of potty training.
She is a mother of two and her company has helped thousands of families around the world in their potty ... Show More
38m 22s
Sep 2024
84: Potty Training and Learning
<p>In this episode, I get into the real deal about learning and how it applies to potty training. Spoiler: you’re not teaching your child how to pee or poop—they already know how to do that! What we’re really teaching is where to put it. I cover why consistency, repetition, and c ... Show More
20m 51s
Sep 2025
The 7 Stages of Play: Building Your Child’s Brain from Birth to Age 3 Ep 120
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Most parents think play begins with dolls and pretend kitchens — but the earliest stages of play start long before that… and missing them could mean missing cruc ... Show More
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How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
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Episode #27: Help! My Toddler Says a Lot of Sounds Wrong — Should I Be Worried?
It's typical for toddlers and preschoolers not to be able to say all speech sounds correctly. It's a learning process. Maybe your child says "tar" for star or "nana" for banana. But how do you know if it's just a normal stage or something more? In this episode, we're digging into ... Show More
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In today's episode, we're diving into a topic close to every parent's heart: boosting your toddler's confidence. ❤️
While we can't shield our toddlers from every little bump or hiccup life throws their way, we can certainly arm them with the emotional resilience they need to rebound from these bumpy learning experiences.
Boosting your toddler's confidence is ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? </p><p>From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to:</p><p> – Encoura ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Your child’s brain isn’t finished at birth — it’s built day by day, through you.</p><p>Whether you have a baby or a toddler, this episode will help you understan ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b><em><br/></em></b><em>Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool?</em> </p><p>You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Do you ever hear your child say things like, <em>“I’m such a bad kid”</em> or <em>“I’ll never be good at this”</em> and your heart sinks because you don’t know w ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>This episode will change how you see your child’s moods <em>and</em> how you respond to them.</p><p>If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worr ... Show More
