Whether you have a toddler or a teen, tantrums are a huge challenge for parents to overcome. Dr Shefali helps moms navigate these difficult behaviors and helps everyone stay calm in the storm.
If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at t ... Show More
Mar 10
Breaking Generational Trauma and Making a Difference
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen for a raw and deeply moving conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, and healing. Brittany opens up about growing up as an at risk child raised by a mother struggling with addiction, shari ... Show More
29m 33s
Feb 24
Redefining Success as a Bossbabe and Mom
On today’s podcast, Dr. Shefali is joined by Natalie Ellis, founder of BossBabe and CEO Mama. Natalie opens up about the pressure of trying to do it all and how overwhelming and complicated motherhood and entrepreneurship can feel. She shares her personal parenting journey, the s ... Show More
33m 49s
Feb 2025
Beyond Time-Outs: What To Do Before, During, and After a Tantrum
In this episode of "Toddlers Made Easy," Dr. Cathryn shares insights from her own parenting journey, focusing on how to effectively handle toddler tantrums. Discover why traditional methods like time-outs may not always work and learn about the natural stages of a tantrum, from a ... Show More
15m 30s
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
Aug 2025
The Follow-Up: How to Handle a Tantrum
Tantrums are a universal parenting challenge—they can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, or downright exhausting. But what if you had a simple, practical way to respond that actually helps your child learn to calm down?
In this follow-up episode, I’m joined by Chris Lake, educator ... Show More
13m 56s
Mar 2025
The dangers of perfectionist parenting & how to cultivate self-compassion (Encore)
<p>Are you a parent dealing with an overwhelming fear of failure and not-good-enough-ness? If so, you might be struggling with perfectionism. In this episode, Nanika explores the challenges of being a perfectionist parent, how it can impact both you and your child, and ideas for ... Show More
11m 22s
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
Send a textThis episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worried the “wrong” cereal bowl or shirt will set off a meltdown, this conversation is for you.Joining me is Dr. Alex Reed, pedi ... Show More
1h 8m