Mar 2024

Stage 8: Early Role Play and Pretending with Peers

Pediatric SLP Laura Mize explains the 8th stage of play.

2h 13m

Mar 2024

#472 Stage 7: New Jobs and Events

In this course #472, learn the play and language skills a child acquires during Stage 7: New Jobs and New Events from Stages of Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Language Delays, along with activities, strategies, and recommended toys to facilitate each skill and help train ... Show More

1h 48m

Feb 2024

#471 Stage 6: Expanding Play in Stages of Play for Toddlers with Language Delays

In this course #471, learn the play and language skills a child acquires during Stage 6: Expanding Play Routines from Stages of Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Language Delays, along with activities, strategies, and recommended toys to facilitate each skill and help train ... Show More

1h 31m

Sep 29

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

23m 9s

Dec 2024

Rude or Just Learning? Big-Hearted Fixes for Toddler Challenges

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn dives into three common toddler parenting challenges with big-hearted, practical solutions: Rudeness: Learn how to validate your toddler’s feelings without reinforcing rude behavior, teach social alternatives like waving instead of talking, and defuse ... Show More

15m 19s

Jun 2025

How to Teach Your Toddler Time Management

Does your toddler struggle with time management? They all do. In this episode, I share simple and effective tools and language tips to help teach your toddler time management skills. With practice, kids feel safe and confident because they know what's coming throughout the day.Te ... Show More

12m 42s

Sep 16

Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a> Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” ... Show More

33m 51s

Jul 2025

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

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a>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: – Encoura ... Show More

41m 10s

Sep 9

The 7 Stages of Play: Building Your Child’s Brain from Birth to Age 3 Ep 120

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a>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 2023

Screaming Toddlers: Why They Do It and How To Stop It

Dr. Cathryn delves into the piercing world of toddler shrieks and screams, a phase that's as challenging as it is common. We share a story that brings this issue close to home for many, discuss why toddlers go through this phase and present big-hearted strategies to manage and mi ... Show More

14m 38s

Jan 2025

Never Repeat Yourself Again: Tips to Help Kids Listen Every Time

Dr Cathryn is tackling a topic that might seem simple but is actually a big deal for little ones: understanding time. Hear about Marcus, a 3.5-year-old who loves the swings but struggles when it's time to leave. Why? Because his mom is giving a warning like this: “We’re leaving i ... Show More

10m 47s

Feb 2025

Why The Toddler Years Matter More Than You Think!

Why do I focus on toddlers when I'm experienced with kids of all ages? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn focuses on the vital role of the toddler years, challenging the notion of the 'Terrible Twos' and rebranding them as the 'Terribly Important Twos.' We discussed how toddlers still ... Show More

7m 52s

Aug 20

Calm, Connect, and Communicate With Your Toddler

Join Dr. Cathryn in this episode as she guides you through handling tough toddler moments with calmness and empathy. Learn to see past the surface behavior and understand your child's emotions. For example, if your toddler says, "I hate the baby", instead of ignoring these feelin ... Show More

8m 55s

#470 Stage 5: Combining Play Actions in ...