About this episode
Feb 11
How to Calm A Tantrum Without Making It Worse
Tantrums aren’t misbehavior—they’re a sign your child’s system is overloaded. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about how your calmness (not your words) is the key to helping tantrums pass without escalating. You’ll learn: Why reasoning and “calm down” don’t work in the middle o ... Show More
11m 28s
Feb 4
Why Forcing Kids to Share Backfires (And What to Do Instead)
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about why sharing is so hard early on, what toddlers are actually capable of, and how to handle toy struggles without forcing lessons their brains aren’t ready to learn. You’ll learn how to support your toddler’s big feelings, keep everyone safe ... Show More
10m 43s
Jan 28
Helping Kids Listen Better: The Big-Hearted Way
When kids ignore us, it can feel personal. Disrespectful. Triggering.But what if “not listening” isn’t a behavior problem at all? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why toddlers and preschoolers struggle with cooperation, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and ... Show More
8m 33s
May 2025
Raising Confident Kids Without Forcing Them Out of Their Shell
<p><span>What if I told you that forcing your child to be more social actually harms their confidence? Does it make you cringe when they won't say hello or engage with other kids? If you're tired of pushing your child to be more outgoing and it's just not working, I h ... Show More
7m 20s
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
Sep 2025
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
50m 41s
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
1h 8m
Oct 2025
When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #529
<p>You try to help your kids do something they are struggling with, something they say they care about. But they won’t listen to you, even though it would be so much easier if they did! It turns into a huge fight and you’re left feeling angry and resentful. I want to give you scr ... Show More
21m 41s
Oct 2025
Face to Face With An Angry, Frustrated, Anxious Child #527
<p>You are going to come face to face with a child who feels angry, frustrated, anxious…and ultimately helpless. I used to feel helpless as a parent and react just like my son. Until I finally learned how to connect and diffuse these situat ... Show More
23m 31s
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
39m 12s
Sep 2023
The Talking Toddler Coach - Trailer
Are you a worried mom of an incredible kiddo who is not talking as much as you think he or she should? Or maybe you’re frustrated because you're on a waitlist for your little one to have a speech evaluation? Have you tried everything you know to do - ideas from family, friends, ... Show More
2m 10s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” what’s actually happening in many early childhood programs, and how to confidently decide what’s right for your family — without guilt, pressure, or fear o ... Show More
33m 51s
Oct 2025
Do You Need To Grieve The Child (& Childhood) You Didn’t Get? #528
<p>“If you would simply do what I ask you to do, you would be done in 7 minutes. But you would rather argue with me for 7 hours or days or weeks or years and lose everything you own!” That was our son! I tried to change him until I realized I was the one who needed to change. He ... Show More
21m 55s
Shyness isn't a flaw—it's a strength. Some kids need time to warm up, and that's okay! Instead of pushing them to be outgoing, let's support their quiet confidence. Encourage them to take things at their own pace and validate their feelings. Shy kids can be brave too—just in their own way. 🌟
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<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
<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
