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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
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
1h 8m
Oct 13
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
39m 12s
Jul 2025
How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111
41m 10s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
33m 51s
Sep 2025
Why Your Toddler’s Brain Needs THIS: The First Years Explained Ep 119
24m 48s
Sep 2025
The Science of How Discipline and Punishment Impact a Child’s Brain Differently
29m 21s
Feb 2025
How to Successfully Connect With Your Teenager
When parents learn what their children need from them at different developmental stages, it reduces conflict and increases connection. For example, the teen years require a very different set of strategies than others which most parents don’t know. In this episode Dr. Shefali di ... Show More
38m 36s
Sep 2025
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
50m 41s
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
Apr 2025
The Follow-Up: 5 Science-Backed Parenting Principles
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman (@raisinggoodhumanspodcast), developmental psychologist, author, and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, to break down her science-backed framework for parenting: the 5 R’s — Reflection, Regulation, Rules, Repair, and Relat ... Show More
14m 45s
Dr. Cathryn tackles the challenging topic of toddler hitting with a compassionate, big-hearted approach. We explore the various reasons behind this common behavior and introduce the E.A.S.Y. method—a practical, step-by-step strategy to help parents respond effectively. The episode breaks down each component of the method:
• E - Evaluate: Create a pause to c ... 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>Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.</p><p>Today, we’re going deeper, <em>inside the body,</em> to ex ... 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/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/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Parents, this one is big.</p><p>Today we’re breaking down <em>punishment vs discipline,</em> what science says, how it impacts your child’s brain, and why so man ... 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
