S4 EP29: When Tantrums Strike and Gettin...

This week the Moms On Call focuses on creating a stress-free, connection-centered approach to feeding babies and toddlers from 6 to 15 months, emphasizing atmosphere over strict nutritional targets before 12 months of age. Jennifer and Laura encourage offering a variety of foods, ... Show More

This week on the podcast, Laura and Jennifer continue the six to fifteen month essential series. They’ll guide parents through evolving daily routines, emphasizing flexibility, predictability, and developmental readiness. Throughout, they talk about why routines are tools, not ri ... Show More

This podcast episode from Moms On Call explores key developmental milestones and practical parenting strategies for children aged 6 to 15 months, focusing on motor skills, exploration, and emotional development. Jennifer and Laura discuss the rapid progression from crawling to wa ... Show More

<p>Your kids are expert button-pushers. So how do you respond instead of react? A child yells at his mom, dad yells at the child, and then mom has to clean up the mess. Hubby feels criticized and checks out. Resentments build. Tonight when a tense situation or power struggle occu ... Show More

By popular demand, we’re devoting a whole episode to answering YOUR burning questions. Join us as we answer your Q’s on: How to end parent preference struggles for good! Get your life back, girl! Why using rewards for potty training *doesn’t* work—and how to potty train quicker a ... Show More

It can really be tough to manage those times when your toddler throws tantrums in public places! Raising a toddler is hard, and parents sometimes feel confused, overwhelmed, or embarrassed in certain situations. Public tantrums can be particularly challenging. However, tantrums a ... Show More

Let’s kick off by discussing the crazy amount of options that are drowning us as people and parents. Then, I’ll answer a question being asked by many families: what should I do if my preschooler doesn’t like school? This naturally leads us into intentional living with our kids…wh ... Show More

<p>Do you agree or disagree with Kirk’s shocking advice for handling a child who yells at his Mom and defies her authority? Learn why some kids shut down and aren’t motivated. What do you do when one child takes all of your energy and attention? How do you help kids who give up w ... Show More

Today, let’s pull apart the difference between bribing your child and holding off an activity to get a potty run. We’ll also tackle the 3 Day Curse and the Day 3 Curse. And finally, what happens when your little one does fine for a good amount of time and then seemingly falls apa ... Show More

Did you know that you can reduce troublesome tantrums by tapping into what’s causing them? Toddlers’ tantrums can be wild, irrational, and confusing. So it helps to understand that tantrums are a normal part of a toddler’s development because their brains are still developing.Whe ... Show More

Let’s discuss aging parents, toxic parents, narcissistic parents, and setting boundaries. Somewhere along the line, we start to parent our parents. They can seem demanding and childish…and that’s par for the course. Today we’ll talk about best practices in keeping your boundaries ... Show More

<p>When Kids Are Defiant: Teaching Without Escalating<br> So what do you do when your child just flat out refuses to do what you ask? How can you teach your kids without lecturing, yelling, or escalating situations? Learn very practical steps through Kirk's infamous "Rake Leaves" ... Show More