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Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Scared of Everything?

Your toddler suddenly hates the dark. They’re terrified of the vacuum, the bathtub drain, or the public washroom they used last week without a problem.What happened?In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why new fears are so common during the toddler and preschool years, and why t ... Show More

9m 48s

Sep 9

TME 211 - How To Help A Picky Eater

If every meal feels like a negotiation over one more bite, it may be time to try something different.When parents worry their child isn’t eating enough, it’s natural to coax, bargain, bribe, or plead. But that pressure can actually make picky eating worse.In this episode, I’m sha ... Show More

10m 51s

Sep 2

The Hardest Moments After Bringing Home a New Baby... and How to Help Your Toddler Through Them

Bringing home a new baby can turn a toddler’s world upside down. Suddenly, your potty-trained, independent kid is having accidents, asking to be carried, or needing you every time you sit down to feed the baby.In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why regression after a new sibli ... Show More

10m 19s

Oct 2020

Don't Miss the Secrets Your Children Share

In response to a parent's question about her toddler's aggressive impulses toward her newborn sister, Janet suggests strategies for encouraging our children -- beginning in infancy-- to communicate their innermost thoughts, feelings and needs. This parent and her husband have fol ... Show More

19m 1s

Jun 2021

#240: Aggression Towards Younger Sibling & Attention to Negative Behavior

A mom wants to know how to handle it when her 3 year old responds aggressively towards his toddler younger brother without making the attention to the unwanted behavior feel like it's rewarding the behavior. Erin discusses this common toddler challenge but also brings in some ... Show More

22m 47s

May 2024

Dealing with Toddler Defiance and Aggression

Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting healthy boundaries? One mom asks for some guidance on dealing with her toddler's defiance, while another asks about how to deal with her toddle ... Show More

18m 22s

Oct 2019

#160: Attention-Seeking, 1 year old Crying Middle-of-the-Night, & Pacifier Weaning

In this 3 Q&A episode: what do you do when your 2 year old makes annoying sounds and behaviors to get attention/get her way with other children? How do you get your 1 year old to stop crying in the middle of the night when only breastfeeding seems to calm him back to sleep? T ... Show More

19m 37s

Apr 2025

How To Talk to Toddlers During a Tantrum

How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment? In this episode, I share how to talk to kids during a tantrum. I talk about what to say and how to spea ... Show More

11m 35s

Jul 2025

How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111

Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to: – Encourage turn-taking, even with babies – Turn cleanup into connection – Use routines and rules to reduce drama – Make transitions smoother ... Show More

41m 10s

Oct 2018

#112: Dealing with Toddler Hitting & Balancing Parenting Boundaries with Friendship

Hitting is a common problem in toddlerhood. Toddlers are still learning social skills and brain development that is necessary for self-control. Learn how to coach and teach toddlers better ways of sharing frustrations. Also, how should parents balance setting boundaries and bu ... Show More

17m 57s

Jul 2025

Dealing with Toddler Behaviors? Ask Yourself These Three Questions!

Dealing with Toddler Behaviors? In this episode I share three questions to ask yourself before you leap into crisis management mode, before you think your child is choosing to be bad. I reminds parents that kids inherently want to do good and to succeed. Looking for a parenting t ... Show More

12m 26s

Apr 2025

Toddlers Hitting, Biting, and Throwing Things

#054 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through ten listener questions around the topic of toddlers hitting, biting, and throwing things. Before the questions, she explains whether or not all toddlers have this behaviour, what age Lisa considers to be a toddler, and how s ... Show More

25m 12s

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

Q&A Special: Tackling Toddler Myths, Sib...