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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
9m 36s
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
11m 35s
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
8m 21s
Feb 2025
Compassionate Sleep Solutions with Eileen Henry, Episode 119
<p>There are two major camps on getting babies to sleep through the night. These methods are hotly debated, and their oppositional ideas can leave parents feeling frustrated and confused.</p><br><p>1. Cry it out! - Deal breaker for many parents.</p><p>2. Do whatever it takes, all ... Show More
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Sep 2025
Why Your Toddler’s Brain Needs THIS: The First Years Explained Ep 119
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How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
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Stop Worrying About Sleep Training - Do THIS Instead!
<p><b>Pregnant and already worried about how your baby will sleep?</b> Forget cry-it-out and rigid sleep methods — there’s a gentler, biology-based way to support your baby’s rest. In this episode, Pediatric Sleep Expert <b>Louise Herbert</b> shares what every pregnant mom needs ... Show More
53m 18s
Feb 2025
Parenting According to Your Child's Unique Genetic Code with Dr. Dick, Episode 120
<p>With just a few exceptions, most parenting advice focuses on the role of the parent in shaping a child's world. This ignores the fact that genetics shape almost every aspect of human behaviour. In today's podcast, Dr. Dick debunks the myth that parenting techniques alone ... Show More
40m 22s
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
31m 15s
Nov 11
The Magic Owl 🦉✨ Mini Meditation For Kids
Tonight, Abbe introduces her good friend Oliver, who'll guide your little one through an easy to follow, soothing meditation. These short mini meditations for toddlers are lovingly designed to help your child feel happy, calm, and most importantly, ready for sleep. With soothing ... Show More
9m 22s
Sep 2025
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
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Bedtime is tough! Dr. Cathryn talks parents through one of the most common and challenging aspects of parenting – bedtime struggles. Are you lying next to your child for hours just to get them to sleep or facing a nightly battle of wills? Dr. Cathryn explores why toddlers resist bedtime, common sleep issues, and shares empathetic, effective strategies to hel ... 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>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><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>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
<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
